• MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College is looking to add two experienced finance professionals to its team — and both positions come with flexible work arrangements. Payroll Administrator If you’ve got a sharp eye for numbers and a knack for keeping things running behind the scenes, MCCC’s Payroll Administrator role might be your next move. This position…

  • From Survivor to Counselor: How Manor College Helped Olivia Morton Find Her Purpose

    From Survivor to Counselor: How Manor College Helped Olivia Morton Find Her Purpose

    At 16 years old, Olivia Morton sat alone on a couch in a dark room, barely able to function. Two months earlier, she had been sexually assaulted by her boyfriend, and the trauma had reshaped everything, from her mental health to her closest relationships. It wasn’t until a high school counselor stepped in that Morton…

  • MCCC Nursing Graduates Celebrated at 2026 Pinning Ceremony

    MCCC Nursing Graduates Celebrated at 2026 Pinning Ceremony

    Twenty-seven new nurses are ready to join the healthcare workforce after completing the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Program at Montgomery County Community College — and the College sent them off in style. On May 19, family, friends, and faculty filled the Montco Cultural Center theater on the Blue Bell Campus for…

  • West Chester University to Host International Marching Band Championships During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

    West Chester University to Host International Marching Band Championships During America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

    As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, West Chester University will welcome an international showcase of music, culture, and competition when the World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) brings its 250th USA Championships to John A. Farrell Stadium on Wednesday, July 1. The highly anticipated event will feature elite marching bands…

  • Temple Ambler’s Legendary Corpse Flower Unleashes Its Revolting, Glorious Bloom

    Temple Ambler’s Legendary Corpse Flower Unleashes Its Revolting, Glorious Bloom

    Something at Temple University’s Ambler campus smelled like death this week, and hundreds of people showed up for it anyway, writes Mike Newell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A rare “corpse flower,” formally known as Amorphophallus titanum, bloomed inside the university’s greenhouse complex. Curious visitors came from across the region, eager to experience one of nature’s…

  • Meet the Class of 2026: Loujain Ahmed, Commencement Student Speaker

    Meet the Class of 2026: Loujain Ahmed, Commencement Student Speaker

    For Loujain Ahmed, community college was never a stepping stone — it was a launch pad. The 20-year-old West Philadelphia native is set to earn her Associate of Science in Physical Sciences from Montgomery County Community College this spring, and she’ll do it with one final distinction: delivering the student address at Commencement on May…

  • Less Than 2 Percent of People Are Taught to Listen. Christine Miles Is Changing That

    Less Than 2 Percent of People Are Taught to Listen. Christine Miles Is Changing That

    Have you ever been taught how to listen? It’s a skill that less than two percent of individuals are ever formally taught to master.  Chester County author, educator, speaker, and creator of The Listening Path, Christine Miles, has spent her career studying what happens when people fail to truly hear one another, and she calls it “the listening gap.”    It’s the space in conversations where meaning gets lost, pain…

  • GMercyU’s Residence Hall Association Organizes Donation Drive to Benefit Ronald McDonald House

    GMercyU’s Residence Hall Association Organizes Donation Drive to Benefit Ronald McDonald House

    For students at Gwynedd Mercy University, service is more than a requirement. It’s part of the culture. That culture was recently on display when GMercyU’s Residence Hall Association organized a campus-wide donation drive benefiting Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home-away-from-home setting for families receiving care at the nearby Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “I wanted…

  • Yass Prize Offers Lifeline Scholarships as Philadelphia Schools Shut Down

    Yass Prize Offers Lifeline Scholarships as Philadelphia Schools Shut Down

    When billionaire Jeff Yass and his wife Janine announced a new scholarship program for students affected by Philadelphia’s sweeping school closure plan, they moved quickly, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The “Opportunity Knocks” scholarship began accepting applications just two weeks after the Board of Education adopted its controversial facilities master plan. The…

  • Could Harcum College Be Your Next Step? Join the Virtual Information Session on June 16 to Find Out

    Could Harcum College Be Your Next Step? Join the Virtual Information Session on June 16 to Find Out

    Thinking about college but not sure where to start? Considering a career change but unsure of your options? Or maybe you’re ready to enroll and just need a few answers first? Whatever brought you here, Harcum College wants to meet you where you are. Join Harcum’s Admissions team for a free Summer Virtual Information Session…

  • How a Lankenau’s Medical Center Is Teaching Thousands of Students About Puberty, Anatomy, and Wellness

    How a Lankenau’s Medical Center Is Teaching Thousands of Students About Puberty, Anatomy, and Wellness

    Sixth-grade students from across the Philadelphia region are visiting Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood for a hands-on health education field trip, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The trip focused on puberty, anatomy, pregnancy, substance abuse, and overall wellness. Students learn through giant anatomical models, interactive displays, and immersive lessons designed to make sensitive health topics…

  • A Retro Schoolyard Game Is Making a Major Comeback in Montgomery County

    A Retro Schoolyard Game Is Making a Major Comeback in Montgomery County

    Lunchtime looks a little different at La Salle College High School these days, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. Instead of students scrolling through social media or staring down at phones, dozens of teens gather in circles across campus asking a simple question: “Who wants to go play sack?” Hacky sack is experiencing an…

  • North Montco Technical Career Center Launches Adult Evening Cosmetology Programs for Students, Instructors

    North Montco Technical Career Center Launches Adult Evening Cosmetology Programs for Students, Instructors

    At North Montco Technical Career Center, a new opportunity is making it easier for aspiring beauty professionals — and experienced cosmetologists — to take the next step toward a rewarding future in the beauty industry. NMTCC is now enrolling students for its new Adult Evening Cosmetology Program, a flexible, hands-on training program designed specifically for…

  • Lower Merion School Board Holds Firm on Mandatory Classroom Computers

    Lower Merion School Board Holds Firm on Mandatory Classroom Computers

    A heated debate over classroom technology is unfolding in Lower Merion School District, writes NBC10 Philadelphia. Parents continue pushing for more flexibility in how students use school-issued devices. At a Monday school board meeting, parents packed the room to advocate for an opt-out option from the district’s “one-to-one” technology policy, which provides Chromebooks or MacBooks…

  • ‘A Clear Signal of What Eastern Stands for’: University Exceeds Fundraising Campaign’s $30 Million Goal

    ‘A Clear Signal of What Eastern Stands for’: University Exceeds Fundraising Campaign’s $30 Million Goal

    A successful fundraising campaign at Eastern University is opening new doors for students while reinforcing the university’s commitment to faith, education, and community impact. Eastern’s “A Time to Rise” capital campaign, which began its public phase in May 2024, has exceeded its $30 million fundraising goal, raising a total of $30,029,132. The milestone is a…

  • Abington Friends School’s Award-Winning Student Newspaper Shows How Voice, Agency Go Hand-in-Hand

    Abington Friends School’s Award-Winning Student Newspaper Shows How Voice, Agency Go Hand-in-Hand

    For Abington Friends School senior Sam Calandra-Jayne, the topic of phones in school brings up strong opinions. A reflective writer, wrestler, and student journalist, he saw AFS’s new Upper School policy requiring phones to be placed in Yondr pouches as an opportunity. It raised questions — and he turned to the student newspaper, The Blue and…

  • Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support

    Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support

    Ursinus College is preparing to send students far beyond the boundaries of its Collegeville campus, and alumni are already investing heavily in the vision. The Montgomery County college has officially launched Go Global, a new tuition-inclusive initiative that will give sophomore students the opportunity to participate in immersive domestic and international learning experiences beginning in…

  • Gwynedd Gala Raises More Than $5,000 for AdoptAClassroom.org

    Gwynedd Gala Raises More Than $5,000 for AdoptAClassroom.org

    Gwynedd Mercy University’s Student Activities Committee (S@C) recently hosted its largest Gwynedd Gala yet with 170 guests at the Talamore Country Club in Ambler. Now in its third year, the gala serves as an end-of-the-year celebration and a fundraiser supporting a different charity each year as determined by the S@C. The gala raised more than…