Education
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MCCC Recognized as 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation. MCCC joins…
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CFS to Host 99th Annual Christmas Pageant, a Beloved School Tradition, on Dec. 13 and 15
Church Farm School invites the public to its campus in Exton for a beloved Christmas tradition. In 1924, CFS founder The Rev. Charles Wesley Shreiner adapted the popular short story, “Why the Chimes Rang,” into a dramatic pantomime performed by CFS students in period costumes and accompanied by seasonal organ and choral music. A tradition…
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Making Bryn Mawr College More Accessible Tops the Agenda for New President
New Bryn Mawr College President Wendy Cadge plans to prioritize accessibility for more students at the highly selective Montgomery County institution, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wendy Cadge was named the tenth president of the women’s liberal arts school in April. She started her tenure in July. She had previously served as…
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Evening with Manor Honors NBC10’s Tracy Davidson
Manor College in Jenkintown honored Tracy Davidson as the 23rd Annual Evening with Manor College honoree. Davidson, an Anchor and Investigative Reporter for NBC10 Philadelphia, leads an incredible life off-camera with a mission to serve others. Her focus is empowering women and girls, both professionally and personally. With her colleague, she developed Lifting Your V.O.I.C.E., a…
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NMTCC Selling Pound Cakes from Stock’s Bakery for Fundraiser; Order Yours Today
Looking for a delicious way to support local students this holiday season? North Montco Technical Career Center’s HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Chapter is selling pound cakes from Stock’s Bakery. These cakes are perfect for any occasion and freeze well, so you can savor a slice now and save the rest for later. Proceeds…
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Debunking the Biggest Myths About College Admissions
The college admissions process can feel like navigating a maze of advice, rumors, and high stakes. With so much conflicting information and nuances between every school, it’s no wonder that myths around the college admissions process exist. At Premium Prep, they believe in demystifying the college admissions process so students and families can have a…
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How Just Two Years at Church Farm School Made a Lifelong Impact on This Hartford Native
Bill Hughes only spent two years (1976 and 1977) at Church Farm School, but since he left the farm, a part of the experience he truly cherished, he has consistently supported the school financially. Recently, he made plans for CFS in his will, saying, “I want to give back.” Although it’s been nearly 50 years,…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘The Eumenides’ Nov. 21-24
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents The Eumenides by Aeschylus in a translation by Ian Johnston with Guest Director Cat Ramirez at the helm. The Eumenides performances are Thursday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 PM., and Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2:00 PM, in the MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts (2…
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MCCC Graduate Credits Aon Apprenticeship for Fulfilling Career
Two years ago, Andrew Lawlor was at a crossroads about what he wanted to do with his life. “I was working in the trades, painting elevators for the past five years,” said Lawlor. “I was unhappy in my position and decided to change career paths.” Lawlor, 28, of Hatboro, decided to begin taking online courses…
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The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Christmas Concert Dec. 8
On Sunday, Dec. 8, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their annual Christmas concert, A Classic Christmas, beginning at 3:00 PM in Immaculata’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 Christmas concert features beloved classical melodies, audience sing-alongs, and festive…
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Penn State Great Valley Students’ Sports Analytics Research Poster Wins Second Place
Two graduate students in Penn State Great Valley’s data analytics program, Praneeth Sunkavalli and Jainil Kakka, won second place for their research poster at a recent symposium hosted by the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences. For their research project, they used machine learning to analyze event data from soccer games to measure the success…
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Marine Corps Veteran’s Transition to College Life at Manor
During warm summer nights, a small pack of teenagers roamed the backyards of Northeast Philadelphia. They laugh as they hop a fence and jump into a neighbor’s pool. Among the first hopping the chain link fence was a young George McDermott. Each adventure brought its own thrill. McDermott is the first to say that as…
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Eastern University Launches Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Eastern University has launched an innovative new Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. This program is a full “four-fields” degree, including cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic anthropology, providing a holistic view of human beings in all aspects of their lives, past and present. The major will be available starting in Fall 2025 to traditional undergraduate students…
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Delaware Valley University Announces Judges for Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Event
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks, has named the panel of distinguished judges for the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition, which will be held on Nov. 21, 2024. Inspired by the hit TV show Shark Tank, Spark Bowl awards thousands of dollars in prizes to local small businesses. The…
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Penn State Great Valley Launches Streamlined 33-Credit MBA
Penn State Great Valley is now accepting applications for its new 33-credit MBA. This streamlined program features highly flexible delivery and the opportunity to specialize by earning up to three graduate certificates as part of the program. “This program enables students to not only balance career, life, and studies through flexible schedules and delivery modes but…
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WCU to Hold International Education Week 2024 on Nov. 18-22
During International Education Week, celebrated Nov. 18 to 22 this year, the University’s Global Engagement Office has organized a week of special events to enhance global awareness among WCU students and community members. All are free and open to the public, fostering a global environment on campus and promoting intercultural exchange. The Country Expo kicks…
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Norristown’s Surge in Multilingual Students Sparks Educational Transformation
Norristown is witnessing history with an unprecedented rise in multilingual students, primarily driven by an influx of Latino learners, Marcelle Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. This shift has prompted educators to rethink their teaching approaches. The Norristown Area School District has over 3,400 Spanish-speaking students. Over the past five years, multilingual enrollment has surged by…
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‘Roaring in Secret’: A Historic WCU Anthropology Exhibition on 1920s Heritage
On Friday, Nov.15, from 6-8:00 PM, the West Chester University Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology opens its newest and boldest exhibition to date: Roaring in Secret: Subversion and Change in the 1920s. This exhibition, which will run through 2025, is designed as an interactive time capsule, offering visitors an immersive look into the cultural heritage of the…
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