Education
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the following positions: Part-Time Workforce Development Information Technology Specialist and Part-Time Resource Coach. Part-Time Workforce Development Information Technology Specialist The Part-time Workforce Development Information Technology Specialist is a grant-funded position. The Specialist will work with the Director of Workforce Development for Information Technology in helping to grow the…
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Senior at Abington Friends School Receives Inaugural Jack Goldenberg Scholarship
Abington Friends School senior Angela Stevens is one of the inaugural winners of the Jack Goldenberg Scholar-Athlete Award sponsored by the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. The scholarship award for rising senior student-athletes was given to two Jewish scholar-athletes who embody the humility, passion, and determination of the award’s namesake, Jack Goldenberg. While the award…
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Following Equity Backlash, Lower Merion’s School Board to Pursue Antisemitism Training
Following community backlash to debate about the equity policy last month, Lower Merion’s school board plans to pursue antisemitism training and evaluate the effectiveness of local equity work, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At a recent board meeting, president Kerry Sautner assured community members their comments in the wake of the discussion she…
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Chandan Shivalingaiah’s Inspiring Journey in Software Engineering at Penn State Great Valley
When you meet Chandan Shivalingaiah, you can’t help but notice his drive to improve his skills in software engineering and to use them to improve the world. “The thing about software engineering that excites me is that, using just one simple software, you can reach millions of people,” he said. “By exchanging information with a…
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MBA Student Performance on National Peregrine Exam Displays Eastern University Program’s Excellence
Students in Eastern University’s MBA in Organizational Management have displayed excellent performance on the distinguished Peregrine Exam, placing in the 86th percentile among students in programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Peregrine Exam is a nationally-recognized assessment used to benchmark the learning outcomes of business programs across the…
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Penn State Abington Faculty’s New Textbook Guides Human Services Majors Through Internships
A new textbook written by three Penn State Abington faculty will be used by human services students at Abington and at other Penn State campuses to guide them through the internship and career development and exploration processes. Rehabilitation and human services faculty Abigail Akande, Stacey Conway, and Michael Lavetsky wrote Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates: A Workbook for Undergraduate Interns in the Human Services…
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The Immaculata Symphony Presents Fall Concert Featuring the Music of Brahms
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their fall concert, “A Brahms Compilation,” beginning at 7:30 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 fall concert opens with the famous snare drum rolls of “The…
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Two WCU Biologists Recognized in New Online Directory Recognizing Hispanic and Latinx Scientists
Dr. Oné R. Pagán and Dr. Manuela Ramalho, both West Chester University (WCU) Biology Faculty, have been named to the Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists, a grassroots effort developed to showcase the expertise, talents, and diversity of Hispanic and Latinx scientific faculty in the United States. The atlas was created as a space to build community and…
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Service Learning Equals Meaningful Skills for Salus at Drexel University Optometry Students
As a volunteer for The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) and Vision to Learn pediatric event, Gilda “Gigi” Florentino Aponte ’26OD was happy to learn it turned out to be an extremely valuable experience in her optometric training. “It helped me build my confidence while working with the pediatric population,” she said. “It really helped sharpen some…
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MCCC and Thomas Jefferson University’s Jefferson School of Business Establish New Partnership
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) and Thomas Jefferson University’s School of Business have formed a partnership that will open up another seamless, convenient pathway for MCCC students to continue their education. Through this enrollment partnership agreement, MCCC students who earn their Business Administration associate degrees can transfer directly into the Jefferson’s School of Business, with…
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Leyla Brittan: From Storytelling Student to Published Novelist
Leyla Brittan’s journey from a Harvard graduate to a published author exemplifies how embracing one’s unique narrative can lead to extraordinary success. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English with a secondary in computer science from Harvard in 2019, Brittan explored diverse fields, from rock climbing journalism to television production. In 2023, she received her…
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West Chester University Presents The Silhouettes Nov. 2
The Silhouettes, known as America’s premiere shadow dance company and made famous as finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT), will perform at West Chester University (WCU) on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public online or by calling 610.436.2266. The performance takes place in the Emilie K.…
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Penn State Abington Mentoring Program Aims To Stem First-Year Teacher Attrition
Research out of Penn State’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis found that the highest attrition rates among teachers in the Philadelphia region were for those with the least amount of experience. Retaining early career teachers is an important strategy in improving teacher effectiveness and ultimately student outcomes, so Penn State Abington faculty created the Teacher Education Mentoring Program (TEMP)…
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MCCC To Host ‘Louder than Words: David Wiesner’s Art of Visual Storytelling’ Exhibit from Oct. 22-Nov. 16
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will present “Louder Than Words: David Wiesner’s Art of Visual Storytelling,” an exhibit highlighting the extraordinary work of three-time Caldecott Medalist, David Wiesner. The exhibit will feature the author/illustrator’s sketches, dummy books, storyboards, and paintings from five of his projects, including Flotsam (2006), Art & Max (2010), Mr. Wuffles! (2013),…
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DelVal to Host Experts from Naval War College and Its Foundation for Presentation on AI, National Security
Delaware Valley University’s Criminal Justice Department, in partnership with the Bucks County Herald, will host an educational discussion, entitled “AI: Addressing Its Implications for National Security,” that features experts on national security from the Naval War College and and its foundation. The event will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 PM in the…
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Penn State Great Valley To Host ‘Bollywood Bonanza’ Community Event Oct. 24
Join Penn State Great Valley at the campus’ Conference Center in Malvern on Oct. 24 for an electrifying evening in the vibrant world of Bollywood, where the magic of Indian cinema will be celebrated. Get ready to sway, laugh, and shed a tear as the event showcases a blockbuster Bollywood film on a giant screen.…
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West Chester University Welcomes Poet Ramya Ramana to Campus for Free Public Reading Oct. 22
West Chester University (WCU) welcomes New York-based poet Ramya Ramana, former Youth Poet Laureate of New York City, to campus for a poetry reading on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 4:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public. The reading is in WCU’s Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street,…
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DelVal Named Among Best in Region by Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report
Delaware Valley University was once again recognized as one of the top colleges in the region by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. In The Princeton Review’s “2025 Best Colleges: Region by Region,” DelVal is one of 631 colleges recognized and one of just 97 colleges mentioned in its region, the Mid-Atlantic.…
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