Education
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Holy Family University To Launch Nurse Aide Training Program
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences has gained approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Education for its newly created Nurse Aide Training Program. The program is designed to meet a growing area and statewide need for certified nursing aides in hospitals, nursing homes, private care, and the expanding field of home…
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WCU Study Links Emotional Intelligence to Stress Regulation in Preschoolers
A new study from West Chester University, led by WCU Psychology Professor Dr. Eleanor Brown, has found that preschool children who have a better understanding of emotions have lower levels of cortisol, a primary stress hormone. This research, which focused on children attending Head Start programs who are economically disadvantaged, highlights the potential benefits of…
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Germantown Friends School Launches New Research Course That Pairs Students with Scientists
Germantown Friends School recently launched a novel science course that pairs students with professional scientists, writes Kyle Bagenstone. The “Science Research” course, which launched in fall 2023, brings GFS students out of the classroom and into the working laboratories of scientists from all across the region. The course is spearheaded by the Science Department Chair…
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Q&A: What Happens Now After Drexel and Salus Have Merged?
It’s official: Drexel University and Salus University have formally received approval to complete the corporate merger bringing Salus under Drexel’s enterprise. The merger recently received approval from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) accrediting body, and the next step of this two-step process is expected to be completed within this upcoming year when…
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North Montco Technical Career Center Launches New Career Pathways
North Montco Technical Career Center is expanding its Adult Education lineup with two dynamic career paths — Medical Assistant and Diesel Preventative Maintenance Mechanic — starting this fall. Medical Assistant Designed based on community feedback and the needs of local healthcare employers, the new Medical Assistant Program covers essential topics such as Law and Ethics,…
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Navigating the Hyper-Competitive World of College Admissions
In Greta Gerwig’s 2017 film Lady Bird, a memorable scene depicts Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson checking her college admissions results. When she discovers her acceptance to only one college, she reacts with frustration. This scene resonates deeply with today’s college applicants, highlighting the intense and increasingly competitive college admissions landscape. But while the landscape has…
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WCU’s iCamp Celebrates Expansion and Growth in Seventh Season of Free Summer Media Program
West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Arts and Humanities recently hosted about 35 high school students housed on-campus for iCamp, the summer media program for rising juniors and seniors in high school. Campers immersed themselves in digital media projects including podcasts, websites, games, and filmmaking. They enjoyed the camaraderie of working together to shed light…
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Computer Science Alumna Praises MCCC Education for Career Success
Before majoring in Computer Science at Montgomery County Community College, Sarah Wagner knew next to nothing about the program, let alone its job opportunities. “I could turn a computer on, but I had no experience with things like networking or databases,” she said. Today the Springfield Township High School graduate from Oreland credits the program…
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Former First Lady at Church Farm School Remembered as ‘the Epitome of Graciousness’
Jenkintown native and Newtown Square resident Shirley McKee Shreiner, a beloved figure at Church Farm School in Exton, has died at 96, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shreiner’s husband, Charles Shreiner Jr., served as CFS’s head of school from 1964 to 1987, and her dedication to the school was evident through her active…
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St Joe’s and Barnes Foundation Launch Innovative Online Master’s in Museum Education
In a significant move to address the growing need for skilled museum educators, Saint Joseph’s University on City Avenue and the Barnes Foundation are launching a cutting-edge online Master of Arts in Museum Education program this fall, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Radio Philadelphia. This collaboration aims to fill a critical gap in educational…
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From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Grad Perseveres
When Julia Darlak, who had long been interested in the nursing field, shadowed nurses as a high school student, she was surprised to meet so many who had earned their collegiate nursing education, whether it was a bachelor’s degree in nursing or graduate study, from Immaculata University. “I was inspired by their devotion to their patients’ holistic…
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Manor College Professor Named to Inaugural Class of AVTE Fellows
As a former Veterinary Technician herself, Dr. Stephanie Marks remembers what it was like to be on the other side of the table. It’s rare in education to have a technician who becomes a professor. That unique experience puts her in a position to teach, empower, and advocate for future generations of veterinary technicians. That voice became…
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Sweet Success: MCCC Baking & Pastry Arts Grad To Blend into German Cuisine Exchange Program
Montgomery County Community College 2024 graduate Katharine Boyle of Glenside is one of only 74 Americans selected from a pool of 500 young professionals to study and work in Germany as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals program. CBYX is a bilateral exchange program of the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag (Parliament). The…
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Delaware Valley University Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Delaware Valley University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee will induct five new honorees as part of the class of 2024 during an induction ceremony on campus Friday, September 13, 2024. The class includes Kevin Harrigan ’07 (football), Tom Masterson ’12 (track & field), Travis Pitts ’12 (track & field), Jeremy Beckett ’13 (men’s basketball),…
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Discovering Hidden Gems: Premium Prep’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Colleges
Finding the right college is about more than just rankings and name recognition. It’s about discovering a place where you can thrive academically, socially, and personally. At Premium Prep College Counseling, our mission is to help students find the best college fit for them. While Ivy League schools and other high-profile universities often dominate the…
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Shannae Taylor: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Shannae Taylor is a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Certificate of Proficiency in Client Services & Quality Service Management programs at Peirce College. “I am a former student and alumni of Peirce College, class of 1998. During that time, I lived on campus and had difficulty adjusting to being on my own as a…
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MCCC History Major Named Ryan M. Johnson PhD Endowed Scholarship Recipient
When Olivia Campbell enrolled as a student at Montgomery County Community College, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life. That all changed after she took History Assistant Professor Douglas Powell’s class at MCCC’s Pottstown Campus and discovered a love for the subject herself. “I took his classes three semesters in a…
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Longtime Manor College Professor Virginia Saunders Set To Retire
In 1995, Dr. Virginia Saunders was asked to start and develop Manor College’s Dental Hygiene Program. She jumped at the opportunity. “At the time, I never dreamed I would one day have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually build a Dental Hygiene Program from the ground up,” Saunders said. After 32 years at Manor College, including 29 leading…
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