• Gratz College Expands to Jenkintown, Plans Vibrant New Campus in Bala Cynwyd

    Gratz College Expands to Jenkintown, Plans Vibrant New Campus in Bala Cynwyd

    Gratz College is planting roots with a new office in Jenkintown and has big plans for its newly acquired Bala Cynwyd campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. After the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia acquired its longtime Melrose Park home, Gratz signed a five-year lease for 3,700 square feet at 315 Old York…

  • Khalid Mumin, Former Lower Merion Superintendent and PA Education Secretary, Named Reading Schools Chief

    Khalid Mumin, Former Lower Merion Superintendent and PA Education Secretary, Named Reading Schools Chief

    Khalid Mumin, the former Lower Merion School District superintendent who stepped down as Gov. Josh Shapiro’s education secretary last year, is set to return as Reading School District’s superintendent once again, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mumin served as Lower Merion’s superintendent for just over a year before being appointed to lead the…

  • Norristown Students Gear Up for Robotics World Championship in Texas

    Norristown Students Gear Up for Robotics World Championship in Texas

    The Norristown Area Robotics Club is gearing up for a trip to Dallas this May to compete in the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Team 255M from Norristown Area High School has already earned their spot on the world stage, with the possibility of up to three teams attending.…

  • Church Farm School Names Tiffany Scott Associate Head of School

    Church Farm School Names Tiffany Scott Associate Head of School

    Church Farm School has appointed Tiffany Scott, Interim Head of School for 2024-2025, to Associate Head of School, effective July 1. In this newly created role, Scott will report to and be responsible for supporting the incoming Head of School, Dr. Troy Baker, and for guiding all internal programs that impact student experience, including academics,…

  • MCCC Theatre Arts, West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales’

    MCCC Theatre Arts, West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales’

    Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Theatre Arts Program and West End Student Theater invite families to enjoy a delightful production of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. This hilarious comedy, with music by John Glore and directed by MCCC Theatre Instructor Amanda Coffin, promises plenty of laughs for all ages. Performances will be…

  • Nine Montgomery County High Schools are the Top 50 in Pennsylvania

    Nine Montgomery County High Schools are the Top 50 in Pennsylvania

    Nine Montgomery County high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report.   The rankings were based on the scores each institution earned in six different areas of school quality on a percentile basis.   The metrics included college readiness, state…

  • MCCC Theatre Arts and the Drama Club Present World Premiere of ‘The Marginals’

    MCCC Theatre Arts and the Drama Club Present World Premiere of ‘The Marginals’

    Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Theatre Arts Program and Drama Club are excited to present the world premiere performance of The Marginals at the Black Box Theatre, Science Center Building 107, Blue Bell. Performances will take place on Apr. 10, 11, and 12 at 7:00 PM; Apr. 11 at 12:30 PM; and Apr. 13 at 2:00 PM.…

  • The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Spring Concert on Apr. 12

    The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Spring Concert on Apr. 12

    On Saturday, Apr. 12, the Immaculata Symphony performs its annual spring concert, Symphonic Dances, at 7:30 PM in Immaculata University’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. The concert features three local artists: Piano Soloist Jennifer Campbell Simione, Composer David Auldon Brown, and…

  • Mercy in Motion: GMercyU Surpasses Comprehensive Campaign Goal

    Mercy in Motion: GMercyU Surpasses Comprehensive Campaign Goal

    Gwynedd Mercy University has surpassed its original “Mercy in Motion” Comprehensive Campaign goal of $25 million more than a year ahead of schedule. The campaign has raised more than $28 million since formally launching in January 2022 with the support of more than 2,000 donors. The university will continue this momentum by working toward an increased goal of…

  • One Montco School District Is Among Top 3 in Pennsylvania

    One Montco School District Is Among Top 3 in Pennsylvania

    One Montgomery County school district ranked among the top three in Pennsylvania, with six more making the top fifty, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking is based on the PSSA and Keystone Exams results for 2021, 2022, and 2023. For the second year in a row, Lower Merion School District placed…

  • Ursinus College Receives Massive Pledge from Former Graduate

    Ursinus College Receives Massive Pledge from Former Graduate

    Ursinus College received one of its largest pledges ever from a 1962 graduate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Arlene Andrews McLean promised $4 million to her alma mater to be realized at the time of her passing. McLean is a former statistician and researcher for Merck and later held leadership roles at…

  • St. Joe’s Offers Buyouts to Staff Amid Budget Rebalancing

    St. Joe’s Offers Buyouts to Staff Amid Budget Rebalancing

    Lower Merion’s St. Joseph’s University is offering voluntary buyouts to some faculty and staff as it works to close a small budget deficit, stemming from recent college mergers, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. President Cheryl McConnell said the acquisitions of the University of the Sciences in 2022 and Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences…

  • Philadelphia Dance Theatre Presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘Sinatra Songbook’ at MCCC

    Philadelphia Dance Theatre Presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘Sinatra Songbook’ at MCCC

    Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s enchanting production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Sinatra Songbook will be performed at the Montco Cultural Center theater in the Science Center building (1313 Morris Road, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell). Performances will be held Apr. 5 at 5:00 PM and Apr. 6 at 2:00 PM. Tickets start at $12. and…

  • As Penn State Eyes Campus Cuts, Top Administrator Heads to TCNJ

    As Penn State Eyes Campus Cuts, Top Administrator Heads to TCNJ

    Margo DelliCarpini, Penn State’s vice president for Commonwealth Campuses, is packing her bags for a new gig, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Starting July 1, she’ll become provost and vice president of academic affairs at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), the school announced Tuesday. Her departure comes just as Penn State prepares…

  • Eastern University Marks 100 Years with Historic Centennial Week

    Eastern University Marks 100 Years with Historic Centennial Week

    Eastern University recently marked a historic milestone with a weeklong Centennial Celebration, honoring 100 years of faith, learning, and community. The weeklong festivities surrounding March 19, Eastern’s founding date, united students, alumni, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests for a series of inspiring events, including a special Founder’s Day Chapel, a black-tie gala, worship services, academic…

  • Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House

    Explore Your Future at Harcum College’s Spring Open House

    Discover the exciting opportunities that await at Harcum College’s Spring Open House on Saturday, Apr. 5 in Klein Hall. Whether you’re a prospective student or a parent, this event is the perfect way to explore our campus, connect with faculty and staff, and learn more about the programs that can shape your future. Spring Open…

  • WCU Welcomes ‘Good Morning America’s’ Robin Roberts as Part of President’s Speaker Series

    WCU Welcomes ‘Good Morning America’s’ Robin Roberts as Part of President’s Speaker Series

    West Chester University (WCU) will welcome famed Journalist and Co-Host of ABC’s Good Morning America Robin Roberts on Friday, Apr. 4, at 7:00 PM. Roberts will speak as part of the University’s President’s Speaker Series in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets are $20-$55 and are on…