Education
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Workforce Program Paves the Way to a New Career Path
After COVID-19 disrupted the restaurant industry, Keith Beaver of Birdsboro decided it was time for a change. With more than 20 years of experience in various restaurant positions, Beaver enjoyed the work but started thinking about his future and other careers. He took his first major step by earning his GED. Then an online search…
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Advance Your Career with an MBA from Gwynedd Mercy University
Thinking about taking the next step in your career? Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Business Administration can help get you there. Ranked No. 6 on Forbes’s Best MBA Accelerated Programs List in 2024, GMercyU’s online, accelerated program offers two tracks to best suit the career you desire: Strategic Management and Leadership or Healthcare Administration. The…
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WCU Alumni, Faculty, and Students Honored at MLK Celebration
This year’s West Chester University Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration, organized and hosted by the Society of WCU (formerly WCU’s Frederick Douglass Society), saw the presentation of several awards. The program celebrates King’s civil rights work and promotion of nonviolent struggle for racial justice. WCU alumni who exemplify King’s legacy are recognized at the event…
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From Canvas to Conversation: Spring Awaits at Penn State Great Valley
As the seasons shift, so does the landscape of artistic expression at the Henry Gallery. This spring, immerse yourself in “DVAL Presents…,” a captivating showcase of talent from the Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL). On display through Mar. 14, this exhibit brings together an eclectic mix of artists, each unveiling their creative spirit through a…
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Reinventing Success: MCCC’s Medical Billing Program Opens New Doors
For more than a decade, Anne Yates of Mont Clare excelled in the fast-paced world of information technology (IT), but in recent months, she chose to reinvent her career and embrace a new path. Her IT career pathway started after she graduated from high school and attended a four-year university, where she took computer science…
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West Chester University Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center Seeks ‘Big Ideas’ for 2025 Idea Challenge
The 13th Annual Business Idea Challenge at West Chester University (WCU) is now open, and all ideas are welcome! $11,500 in prize money is being awarded at this year’s competition. Let your big idea become a reality by winning this competition and jumpstarting your business. Co-hosted by the Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic,…
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West Chester University’s WCU Live! Series Will Present Interactive Beatles Experience Feb. 28
West Chester University’s (WCU) WCU Live! series will present Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 PM. Tickets range from $20-$30 and are now on sale to the public here or by calling 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High…
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MCCC’s Wellness Center Recognized in ‘EdTech’ Magazine for Modern Approach to Mental Health
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) was recently recognized in EdTech magazine for taking a proactive approach to student mental health with its innovative Wellness Center at the Pottstown campus. Recognizing the growing need for accessible support, MCCC has integrated technology and physical resources to create a space where students can relax, recharge, and seek help.…
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Whitpain Township Police Chief Praises MCCC Education
Whitpain Township Police Chief Kenneth Lawson, ’82, said the educational foundation he received as a student at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) more than four decades ago, helped him get to where he is today in his career. “If I hadn’t gone to Montco,” he said, “I never would have made it here.” After graduating…
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Lower Merion Explores Inclusive Playgrounds Following Push from Ardmore Parent
The Lower Merion School District is considering installing inclusive playgrounds following a push from Ardmore mother Sana Garner, whose son, Apollo, has cerebral palsy, writes Maddie Hann for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Garner toured Lower Merion’s elementary schools before deciding where to enroll her 5-year-old – who uses a wheelchair and gait trainer – for kindergarten.…
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Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra Returns to WCU Feb. 21
Comedian/Entertainer Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra make a triumphant return to West Chester University (WCU) for one performance only on Friday, Feb. 21, at 8:00 PM, in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range from $70-$110 and can be purchased here. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Conklin’s…
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Dr. Crosby-Weeks Named Manor College Educator of the Year
Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks, Program Director of Teacher Education Programs at Manor College, was named the 2025 Educator of the Year, the institution announced during its annual Founders Day ceremony on Jan. 30. Crosby-Weeks began her Manor College career in 2011. She is the first professor to win the award on multiple occasions. “I am deeply…
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Katie Newsom Appointed Head of School at Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne
Katie Newsom, MSODL, is bringing 35 years of experience in education and youth development to her new role as Head of School for the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne. The daughter of a World War II US Navy officer, Newsom has been a consultant for the school since October 2024, offering the Academy a…
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Church Farm School Offers Students Hands-On, Real-World Learning Experiences Far Beyond Campus
What changes does one undergo spending four months away from their parents, their school, technology, civilization, and their twin brother? Judging by Oscar Lu’s transformation, they run the gamut from physical to spiritual and social. Oscar and his twin brother Victor came to Church Farm School as freshmen from California. Both standout students, Oscar’s quiet…
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GMercyU Receives Seven-Figure Gift Toward New Healthcare Innovation Center
When the Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center opens later this year at Gwynedd Mercy University, it will house the Jie Du, Ph.D. Healthcare Innovation Commons, an airy and spacious two-floor atrium featuring gathering spots for students and faculty, thanks to a $1 million gift from Dr. Jie Du. Dr. Du is a former…
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Perkiomen Valley School District Has an Overcrowding Problem
The Perkiomen Valley School District has an overcrowding issue and is considering three options to fix it, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. The administration strongly supports converting Middle School East and Middle School West into grade centers—West for grades 5-6 and East for grades 7-8. Supporters, including Superintendent Barbara Russell and school principals,…
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Holy Family University Doctoral Student Receives Scholarship for Serving I/DD Community
The Arc Mercer traces its roots to 1950 when a group of parents took action in creating opportunities for support within the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community. Today, The Arc Mercer works with more than 1,000 children and adults within the I/DD community, providing them with various programs that both support and empower the…
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Elkins Park Woman Receives Manor College’s Mother Josaphat Medal
Natasha Moore (Covington Academy) of Elkins Park received the 2025 Mother Josaphat Medal, the highest award a student can receive while at the institution. Moore is a junior studying Business Administration at Manor College. “I feel really blessed,” Moore said. “I wasn’t expecting it. I just feel very grateful that I chose Manor. It just…
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