Education
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MCCC Invites Businesses to Its Annual Online Workforce Development Business Roundtable
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Workforce Development Division is committed to helping businesses strengthen their workforce and enhance their competitive advantage by connecting them with valuable resources. To share these opportunities, MCCC invites businesses to attend its annual Workforce Development Business Roundtable on Wednesday, Jun. 25, from 10-11:45 AM. The event will be held via Zoom. To…
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Norristown Area School District Leads by Example with Safety
Norristown Area School District is redefining school safety with a comprehensive strategy, writes Dan Weltin for Facilities Net. The strategy focuses on both infrastructure and emergency preparedness. With many buildings over 60 years old, the district is investing in modern security upgrades to better protect students, staff, and visitors. Jeffrey D. Cardwell, the district’s COO,…
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MCCC Biotechnology Students Selected for Competitive Wistar Institute Biomedical Training Program
Six Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Biotechnology students were selected to participate in the competitive Wistar Institute’s Biomedical Technician Training Program (BTT) this summer to conduct advanced biomedical research. MCCC students Brian Erkes, Christopher Jones, Lilly Merchant, Maaria Naeem, Joseph Toczydlowski, and Rabia Warraich will attend the paid, 12-week, experiential learning opportunity available to regional community college students. The…
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Seasoned Leader in Banking and Investments Returns to Eastern University’s Board of Trustees
Eastern University has appointed E. Shepard Farrar, a seasoned leader in the banking and investment space and a passionate advocate for giving back through community service, to its Board of Trustees. A graduate of Eastern’s MBA in Economic Development program, Farrar earned her degree in 1995 while working as Vice President at CoreStates (now Wells…
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Holy Family University Celebrates 68th Commencement: A Community Bound by Purpose, Lifted by Education
Holy Family University recently celebrated its 68th Commencement, awarding degrees to 828 graduates whose diverse backgrounds, determination, and achievements reflect the university’s strength as a beacon of opportunity and workforce-ready education. The Class of 2025 includes 20 associate’s degrees, 565 bachelor’s degrees, 219 master’s degrees, and 24 doctoral degrees awarded across Holy Family’s four schools:…
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Eastern University Grad Named National School Nurse of the Year
Emily Hunter, the school nurse at Rhawnhurst Elementary School in Philadelphia, has been named the 2025 National School Nurse of the Year for Pennsylvania by the National Association of School Nurses and the Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners. The honor recognizes the Eastern University graduate’s outstanding contributions to student health, educational equity, and professional leadership…
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MCCC Celebrates the Achievements of the Class of 2025 During Its 58th Commencement Ceremonies
Among the cheers and applause, graduates of Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Class of 2025 celebrated their Commencement during three ceremonies held on May 15 in the College’s Health Sciences Center gym in Blue Bell. As 1,263 graduates collectively received 1,299 degrees and certificates, they proudly joined the ranks of more than 90,000 Mustang alumni.…
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Centennial School District Poised to Hire Former Central Bucks Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh
Former Central Bucks School District Superintendent Abram Lucabaugh is poised to lead Centennial School District, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Centennial school board will vote on an employment contract for Lucabaugh during its regular May 27 meeting. A community forum to introduce Lucabaugh will be held on May 22 at…
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Immaculata University Adds Career-Focused MBA Concentrations
Immaculata University has added four new concentrations to its online Master of Business Administration (MBA): Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, and Human Resources. The online MBA concentrations, available in fall 2025, are offered in a flexible, asynchronous format and will equip students with specialized expertise in high-demand fields where employers are actively seeking skilled professionals.…
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MCCC Celebrates the Class of 2025 at 58th Annual Commencement Ceremonies
A celebration of achievement, perseverance, and community spirit will take center stage at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) on Thursday, May 15, as the institution hosts its 58th annual Commencement Ceremonies. This year’s graduation marks a major milestone for 1,263 students who will receive a combined total of 1,299 degrees and certificates. The College will…
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West Chester University Hosts 35th Annual Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University (WCU) celebrates a milestone by proudly presenting the 35th Annual Pre-Collegiate National Piano Competition, taking place on Saturday, May 17, with a Winners’ Recital and Awards Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 PM in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre at the Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center (817 S.…
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‘Changing the World One Miracle Moment at a Time’: Bucks County Native Named Holy Family’s Valedictorian
When Leah Ford stepped onto Holy Family University’s campus for the first time, she was emerging from a full year of remote learning at Pennsbury High School in Yardley — an experience that left her feeling nervous about transitioning into in-person college. “Going from virtual high school during COVID to in-person college was very difficult,”…
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Car Enthusiasts, Sponsors, and Spectators Show Their Support at North Montco’s Fourth Annual Car Show
On the first Saturday in May, the North Montco Educational Foundation hosted its fourth annual car show fundraiser. More than 85 vehicles registered for the event and had the chance to win first- or second-place trophies in one of six categories (street rods, antique-classic-survivor, muscle car, truck, import, custom body, and modified). North Montco’s Automotive…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Delaware Valley University
Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, spoke with MONTCO Today about her childhood growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a large family of Nigerian immigrants and how she, growing up in a family of avid readers, cultivated an appreciation for learning at a very…
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Manor College Offers Free Resources to Former Crozer Health Employees
In response to the closure of Crozer Health in Delaware County, Manor College plans to help former employees facing a difficult transition. Starting immediately, Manor College is offering former Crozer employees tuition-free summer classes at Manor College, the majority of which take place online. In addition, former employees will have free access to Manor College’s…
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Bucks County Public Schools Have Some of Highest-Paid Teachers in Pennsylvania
According to recent salary reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bucks County public school teachers are among the best-paid in the state, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The highest-paid teachers in most of the county’s 13 school districts rank among the top 50 salaries statewide—additionally, all 13 districts placed among…
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Martin Luther School to Get New $52M Home in Plymouth Meeting
Gemma Services is breathing new life into a well-known Plymouth Meeting property, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The nonprofit is converting the former headquarters of medical device research nonprofit ECRI into a brand-new campus for its Martin Luther School, a private K-12 school offering individualized programs for students with emotional and behavioral…
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Immaculata Celebrates 101st Commencement with Two Trailblazing Alumnae Serving as Speakers
Immaculata University celebrates its 101st Commencement on Sunday, May 18, with two ceremonies honoring the 566 graduates from the Class of 2025. Among them, 68 students attained doctoral degrees, 174 obtained master’s degrees, 315 completed bachelor’s degrees, and nine earned associate’s degrees. Immaculata alumna Theresa Major Payton ’89 will deliver the keynote address at the…
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