Education
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Fort Washington’s Acts Retirement Teams Up With Arcadia University on Employee Career Training
A new workforce training partnership between Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities will give more than 8,600 employees access to career-focused education designed to meet growing demand in healthcare and related fields. Announced April 30, the agreement opens Arcadia’s catalog of more than 150 certificate programs to all Acts team members. The programs emphasize allied…
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Holy Family University to Establish New EMS Training & Education Institute
Holy Family University has announced plans to establish the EMS Training & Education Institute at its Northeast campus. The new program was designed in response to urgent requests from the university’s community partners, which helped to identify a critical public health and workforce need: the region is experiencing a growing shortage of trained emergency medical…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Payroll Administrator. This role is responsible for the processing of payroll for all payroll cycles. The Payroll Administrator is accountable for the calculation of payroll liabilities as well as the applicable federal, state, and…
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Ursinus College Awarded $1.49 Million Grant to Launch APEX Innovation Center
Ursinus College has received a $1.49 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to help launch a new interdisciplinary center designed to reimagine the role of the humanities in career preparation, social justice, and civic life. The award, part of the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities for All Times initiative, will fund the creation of the Center for…
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North Montco Tech’s Senior Project Expo on May 13 to Connect Students with Community, Opportunity
On Wednesday, May 13, graduating seniors from the North Montco Technical Career Center will step forward as the region’s next wave of skilled professionals. From 5-7 PM, NMTCC will host its annual Senior Project Expo, an open-house-style event designed to connect students with the community and, more importantly, opportunity. For families, neighbors, and local employers,…
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Cheyney University Twins Graduate Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Two twin sisters at Cheney University, born just three minutes apart, are sharing yet another moment together. Tia and Jasmin Criss, seniors at the oldest historically Black university in the country, are graduating May 9 at the top of their class. Tia is valedictorian, and Jasmin is the salutatorian, writes Joe Holden for CBS News…
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Bryn Mawr College Receives $20 Million in Gifts to Launch Strategic Plan
Backed by two $10 million gifts, Bryn Mawr College has started implementing a new strategic plan centered on expanding access, modernizing campus facilities, and increasing institutional visibility, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jacqueline Badger Mars, a member of the Class of 1961 and heir to the Mars candy fortune, provided one of…
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Skyler Searfoss Earns Valedictorian Honors with Perfect GPA, Basketball Success at Holy Family
On most mornings, Holy Family University senior Skyler Searfoss is awake hours before classes begin. There is an intentional, disciplined rhythm to her days. They start earlier than most, not out of preference alone but necessity. Balancing academics, basketball, and a lifelong metabolic condition that requires careful control of her diet demands constant planning. “I…
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Manor College Student Leads Efforts to Build Autism Kits for Abington Police Department
During a class on Policing last Fall, Abington Township Police Officer Michael Jones spoke about the different aspects of being a Law Enforcement Officer. Within his conversation, Jones talked about working with children who may have been victims or witnesses of a crime, and specialized training involving interactions with neurodiverse adults and children. Jones mentioned…
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WCU to Graduate More than 3,500 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized 17 separate commencement ceremonies to accommodate 3,568* spring graduates and their guests. The campus ceremonies take place between Wednesday, May 6, and Sunday, May 10, in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building and Hollinger Field House. There are 2,685 students* eligible to graduate at West Chester University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Undergraduate students will…
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Eastern University Enjoys Record-Breaking Annual Day of Giving
Eastern University’s 2026 Day of Giving was a historic success. On March 19-20, dates that mark the school’s 101st birthday, Eastern raised $104,670 in 1,925 minutes, cementing a new record for the philanthropic sprint. The funds will go toward various departments and areas of the university, including student scholarships, academic programs, clubs, athletics teams, the…
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GMercyU’s Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy Students Explore a Holistic Approach to Care
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy students learned how interdisciplinary collaboration can improve client care through a holistic approach during a recent interactive session. Students worked in small groups to examine similarities and differences between the roles of occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists — for example, how each…
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West Chester University Students Turn Move-Out Into a Force for Good with Campuswide Donation Drive
Beginning this week, Goodwill donation bins at West Chester University campus locations will be available for students to recycle usable things they don’t plan to take with them when they move from their residence halls and apartments. The University’s last day of classes is Monday, May 4. Thanks to a successful pilot in the fall…
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MCCC Students Take Top Prizes at Statewide Business Competition
Four Montgomery County Community College students in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club are celebrating after taking home top prizes in a statewide competition. Students Sloane Harker, Brittany Hamilton, Patrick Hennessy, and Jeremy Grady each took home awards for their individual competitions during the 54th annual FBLA Collegiate Chapter Conference in Harrisburg, Mar. 27 and…
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Central Bucks East Swim Teams Shatter Records Despite Tragedies
Within just a few years, the Central Bucks High School East boys’ swimming program suffered two tragic losses that left the team shaken, writes Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. In 2023, 17-year-old swim team member Marcus Papanikolaou passed away in a car crash, and less than a year later, the boys’ longtime coach Ed Walsh died of brain cancer. …
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Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Vision to Redefine the Liberal Arts Experience
Bryn Mawr College is laying out an ambitious roadmap for the future, unveiling a new 10-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening academics, student experience, and campus life, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lower Merion institution’s vision builds on recent momentum under President Wendy Cadge. It implemented a pilot mentorship program that connects…
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West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’
West Chester University’s Opera Theatre invites the campus and surrounding community to experience a fresh and entertaining take on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, with performances on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West…
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MCCC and Philadelphia Music Alliance Host Audio Visual Career Day
Today, Montgomery County Community College, in partnership with the Philadelphia Music Alliance, is hosting Audio Visual Career Day, bringing together students and leading professionals in the audio and video production industries for a dynamic day of career exploration, networking, and industry insight. Taking place from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Advanced Technology Center on the…
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