Education
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Immaculata University Introduces New Undergraduate Degree in Business and Fashion
Immaculata University is expanding its fashion program with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Business and Fashion degree. This new program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Classes begin in January 2025. The program offers an industry-driven curriculum designed to equip students with both creative and analytical skills.…
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Apply for WEDnetPA Workforce Training Grants at Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division invites eligible Montgomery County companies to apply for Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) funding for their workforce training needs. Due to the implementation of a new statewide technology platform, the applications were delayed, but are now open. WEDnetPA is a state training reimbursement grant program where eligible companies…
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A.M. Kulp Elementary School Principal Brings ‘Peppermint Pixie’ to Life for the Holiday Season
A.M. Kulp Elementary School Principal Sara Rattigan brings her elf on the shelf, Peppermint Pixie, to life each holiday season, spreading festive cheer throughout the school, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Rattigan came up with the idea while searching for a fun and creative way to keep students engaged during one of the most exciting…
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Penn State Great Valley Hosts Art Exhibit Celebrating Women’s Voices and Experiences
Penn State Great Valley recently unveiled a special exhibit presented in collaboration with the Regional Center for Women in the Arts (RCWA). The exhibit, titled 24 Years of Women in the Arts, spans from Nov. 12 to Jan. 6 and features a vibrant collection of works by visionary artists dedicated to celebrating women’s voices and…
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MCCC Municipal Police Academy Celebrates 23 Graduating Cadets
Twenty-three Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Municipal Police Academy cadets began their careers as newly minted officers recently, following the program’s graduation ceremony. Of the graduating class members, nine cadets were sponsored by area police departments coming into the Academy. Ten were hired or received conditional offers upon completion of the program. More are expected to be…
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Penn State Global Hosts Day of Service, Leadup to Sustainability Conference
On Oct. 12, Penn State Global hosted a multi-campus synchronous Day of Service aimed at getting students involved in sustainability work in their communities. More than 80 students from five campuses — Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Great Valley, and University Park — participated in four service experiences, including planting trees, invasive species removal, service work at…
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The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Call for Submissions for Annual College Scholarship Program
The Daniel B. & Florence E. Green Foundation and Firstrust Bank are now accepting submissions for the 56th annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program, which will award college-bound high school seniors with multi-year academic scholarships totaling $360,000. Students are eligible to receive a multi-year award of up to $20,000, which will be evenly distributed over…
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Fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition Showcases Innovation at Penn State Great Valley
Penn State Brandywine’s and Penn State Berks’ LaunchBoxes, powered by Penn State, collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the fall 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on Nov. 4. Six startup entrepreneurs participated in the competition, which was held at Great Valley. The Idea TestLab not only supports Penn State students but also encourages…
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DelVal Partners with Green Flower to Offer Three Cannabis Non-Credit Certificate Programs
Expanding on its current undergraduate offerings in agriculture and cannabis, Delaware Valley University is launching three non-credit certificate programs to prepare individuals for a variety of careers in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. These new programs are offered through DelVal’s Office of Continuing and Professional Studies in partnership with national cannabis education leader Green Flower.…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the following positions: Social Media & Graphic Design Coordinator and Part-time Workforce Development Information Technology Specialist (Temporary, GrantFunded). Social Media & Graphic Design Coordinator This position supports Montgomery County Community College’s strategic marketing and communication goals by creating compelling digital storytelling and visual content. This role will help…
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St. Joe’s Lists its University of the Sciences Properties for Individual Sale
Saint Joseph’s University has listed five former University of the Sciences (USciences) properties for sale, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Lower Merion university lists the properties individually after struggling for more than two years to sell the contiguous 24-acre University City campus acquired through a 2022 merger. While still seeking a…
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MCCC Marks 60th Anniversary with Hospitality Institute Ribbon Cutting, Celebration
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated its milestone 60th anniversary with two special events at the Blue Bell Campus on Dec. 5, just days before its founding date of Dec. 8, 1964. Kicking off the day’s festivities was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for MCCC’s new 20,180-square-foot Hospitality Institute. “This new facility is much more than an attractive…
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GMercyU Receives $1 Million RACP Grant to Support Infrastructure Renovation Project
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant. The funds will be used to support the Academic Facilities Renovation Project, an infrastructure redevelopment of The Griffin Complex/Waldron Center. Interior renovations of The Griffin Complex include new restrooms on the first floor in compliance with ADA regulations. Other upgrades include…
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Innovative Programs Meet Student Needs at Eastern University, Where Enrollment Is Flourishing
Eastern University’s Fall 2024 enrollment totaled 8,727 students, up 25 percent from Fall 2023. As national first-year student enrollment numbers declined by nearly six percent, Eastern University continues to expand, reaching more students than ever who are pursuing an education grounded in Faith, Reason, and Justice. Enrollment in both undergraduate and graduate programs has climbed. Due to…
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MCCC Municipal Police Academy Director Reflects on 40 Years as a Mustang
For 40 years, Georgette Hill has been an integral part of Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). Beginning as a Criminal Justice major in 1984 through her work today as the Director of the Municipal Police Academy, Hill has championed the Montco Family while guiding the next generation of law enforcement. “I’ve always had a connection…
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Holy Family University Students Present Research on New Advancements in Medical Imaging
Artificial intelligence is leading to a transformation in how work is conducted in many professional fields, including medicine. There are some who are worried AI may take over the jobs of people. However, students in Holy Family University’s Radiologic Science Program believe AI and other medical advancements are not something to fear, but to embrace. …
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Manor College Student Uses Blessings of New Beginnings to Give Back
Every so often, Abu Bangura takes $50 from his Popeye’s paycheck and sends it back to a few friends from his hometown in Sierra Leone. That money doesn’t mean much in America. In Sierra Leone, that money helps his friends live just a bit better. They don’t have to eat only rice for two meals…
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GMercyU’s Respiratory Care Program Receives Prestigious Apex Award
For the second consecutive two-year cycle, Gwynedd Mercy University’s Respiratory Care program has received the prestigious Apex Award from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). The Apex Award was created in 2017 to recognize programs that demonstrate best practices within the field of respiratory care to deliver high-quality patient care. Gwynedd Mercy University is…
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