Education
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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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MCCC Students Selected in 250th U.S. Anniversary Writing and Mural Design Contests
As part of Montgomery County Community College’s A More Perfect Union: Voices of the American Past, Present, and Future, a 250th U.S. Anniversary project, three students were recently awarded for their winning entries in separate student writing and mural design contests. Emiliano Rosado Rivera, who is pursuing a certificate in Medical Coding, placed first in the Declarations of Independence Writing and…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Esports Program Coordinator. The Esports Program Coordinator is a college-wide position responsible for supporting the department of athletics by coordinating all aspects of a comprehensive Esports program, including sponsored games, coaching, special events, and operations of facilities.…
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The Final Number Is In: GMercyU’s Mercy in Motion Campaign Shatters Expectations
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Mercy in Motion comprehensive campaign raised more than $35.3 million, surpassing its initial $25 million goal with the support of nearly 2,200 donors. Alumni, donors, and board members recently gathered to celebrate the impact of the campaign. The event culminated with GMercyU’s mascot and students helping Charlotte McKines, Chair of GMercyU’s Board of Trustees,…
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State Education Funding Boosts Pottstown, but Gaps Persist
New state education funding is beginning to make an impact in Montgomery County, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result, the Pottstown School District is seeing measurable improvements, even as financial challenges persist. Pennsylvania’s updated school funding formula is directing more money to underfunded districts like Pottstown. Local leaders say those investments…
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Montgomery County Community College Celebrates First-Generation Trailblazers with Tri-Alpha Honor Society Induction
Eighty-three students, eight employees, two alumni, and one Board of Trustees member at Montgomery County Community College were recently inducted into the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for first-generation college students. MCCC is the first and only community college in Pennsylvania to host a Tri-Alpha chapter, according to the Honor…
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Bryn Mawr College Buys Shipley School Residential Property for $1.2M
Bryn Mawr College has acquired a Shipley School residential property for $1.2 million, over double the amount Shipley originally paid when it bought the home in 2001, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shipley, a private pre-K through grade 12 school, used the home at 1010 Wyndon Avenue as faculty housing. Set on…
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WCU’s Exercise Is Medicine Day Brings Campus and Community Together for a Celebration of Health and Wellness
Around 25-30 student organizations and community groups came together on the Academic Quad at West Chester University on Wednesday, April 22, for the annual Exercise Is Medicine Day (EIM) event. From 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, the quad buzzed with energy as attendees enjoyed free health screenings, giveaways, snacks, and interactive activities — all aimed at promoting…
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Blue Bell Parent Brings Goddard School to Souderton
Early childhood education is expanding in Montgomery County with the opening of a new school in Souderton, writes The Reporter. The Goddard School has launched its first Souderton location at 215 Souder’s Way. The nearly 11,000-square-foot facility is designed to serve up to 150 children ranging from six weeks to six years old. The center…
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Harcum College Honors Healthcare Innovator Karthik Ganesh as Commencement Speaker and Doctorate Recipient
Harcum College will celebrate innovation and impact at its 110th Commencement Ceremony by welcoming OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh as keynote speaker and honorary doctorate recipient. Recognized for his leadership in expanding access to healthcare, Ganesh will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters in Health Science and share insights with graduates on navigating a rapidly evolving…
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Rotary Club of Blue Bell Continues to Invest in MCCC Student Success
A longtime community partner of Montgomery County Community College, the Rotary Club of Blue Bell recently demonstrated its commitment again to student success by awarding a scholarship to student Susie Delp of Hatboro through the Montgomery County Community College (PA) Legacy Fund. The Rotary Club of Blue Bell has supported MCCC and its mission since…
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Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake
Holy Family University will grant two honorary Doctors of Humane Letters at its upcoming commencement ceremony on May 16. Sister Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister of Washington, D.C. and a professor of theology at Villanova University, will be recognized at the undergraduate ceremony and will serve as its keynote speaker. The Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, former President…
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MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Library at the End of the World’ April 23-26
Making its world premiere on stage at Montgomery County Community College’s Pottstown Campus, MCCC Theatre Arts and West End Student Theatre will present The Library at the End of the World. The Montco Cultural Center will host performances Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, April 26, in the Pottstown Theatre (North Hall 228, Pottstown Campus, 16 E. High…
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WCU’s Pistachio Quick Bread Contest Brings Campus Together One Bite at a Time
The College of Health Sciences at West Chester University recently hosted its third annual Food and Sensory Evaluation Competition through the Department of Nutrition, led by Associate Professor Dr. Amir Golmohamadi. Four teams from across campus created original quick bread recipes centered on a single, distinctive ingredient: pistachio. Each team included students, faculty, and staff…
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Lower Merion Families Seek Opt-Out Option for School Devices
Lower Merion parents are pushing back in the debate over technology and screentime in the classroom, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. More than 200 parents have signed a petition urging district leaders to allow alternatives, citing concerns about distractions and what they see as a decline in hands-on learning. Some parents say their…
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Montgomery County Community College Earns 2026-27 Military Friendly Schools Designation
Montgomery County Community College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools Designation, recognized as a 2026-2027 Top 10 Military Friendly School. Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly survey. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined…
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Civil Rights Icon and Former Anchor Among This Year’s Commencement Speakers in Montgomery County
Montgomery County colleges have lined up prominent speakers for this year’s commencement ceremonies, which will include a civil rights icon and a former news anchor, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bryn Mawr College has invited civil rights activist Ruby Bridges to speak at its undergraduate commencement ceremony. She is the first Black…
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Ursinus Expands Graduate Opportunities with New Partnership with the University of Rochester
Ursinus College has signed a new affiliation agreement with Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in New York. The five-year Business Master’s Pathway program offers students a streamlined route into one of Simon’s five full-time master’s programs — accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence in business. “The 4+1 partnership between…
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