Education
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Montgomery County Community College’s Recent Graduates To Fill Workforce Needs
Community college graduates continue to fill workforce needs in their communities, and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is a notable example of that work. In May, MCCC graduated 1,345 students, with the vast majority receiving degrees in high-priority occupations, including the health sciences, early childhood education, and information technology/computer science. “We are extremely proud of…
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Immaculata University To Host Virtual Open House for Graduate Programs
Immaculata University will hold a virtual open house for graduate programs on Wednesday, Jul. 10, at 4:00 PM. Attendees can learn about Immaculata’s programs and can speak with faculty to learn about online and in-person class options, accelerated class schedules, tuition, financial aid, and more. The open house will be held through Zoom and will…
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Salus University Presents Presidential Medals, Alumni of the Year Awards to Distinguished Group
When Paul Freeman, OD ‘74, FAAO, was thinking about his acceptance speech for receiving the 2024 Presidential Medal of Honor from Salus University, he decided he wanted to deliver a message to his daughter, Julia. The first thing he had to do was make sure she would attend the University’s annual recognition reception, held Jun. 2, 2024, at…
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Holy Family University’s Counseling Psychology (PsyD) Cohort Finishes Year One of Five-Year Program
Holy Family University’s largest-ever cohort of students enrolled in the Doctor of Counseling Psychology in Counseling Psychology Program completed their challenging first year in the five-year program, collaborating on several events that bolstered their classroom learning. The 17 students teamed to host the University’s annual Fall Ethics Forum: The Ethical Psychologist in Your Community. They…
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Church Farm School Grads Bound for Some of the Most Prestigious Colleges, Universities in the Country
At Church Farm School’s Alumni Weekend Career Panel last month, current students were inspired by more than 20 graduates — ranging from the Class of 2018 all the way back to the Class of 1974 — who spoke about how their alma mater set them on paths for success in careers as varied as aerospace…
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NASA Internship Opens Holy Family Senior Greg Walton’s Eyes to Limitless Career Possibilities
“If you mess up, fess up.” Simple words with a powerful message. Holy Family University senior Criminal Justice major Greg Walton (a projected December 2024 graduate) hopes soon to carry this priceless advice into a career with the federal government. The wisdom was imparted by Erik Saracino, a Special Agent (SA) at NASA’s Office of…
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Manor College IT Intern Discovers the Art of Information Technology
In the back of a dark, dingy closet, Kareem Haines is forearm-deep into a cabinet full of ethernet cables — a years-old puzzle that connects the important systems throughout the building. Once untangled, labeled, and reorganized, the completed job leads to faster problem-solving and solutions for the institution’s information technology team. While this task is…
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Eastern University’s Christine Mahan Selected as a Top Trailblazer in Higher Education
Dr. Christine Mahan, the Chief of Staff and Vice President for Planning and Effectiveness at Eastern University, has been selected by City & State Pennsylvania as one its 2024 Trailblazers in Higher Education. Mahan serves as the principal advisor to Eastern’s president and provides leadership for the university’s strategic planning, institutional research, accreditation, risk management, and institutional…
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Here’s How Montgomery County Places in Pennsylvania for Adults Without High School Diplomas
Around 9.4 percent of Pennsylvania residents aged 25 to 65 – the bulk of the state’s workforce – do not have a high school diploma, according to 2022 educational attainment data from the U.S. Census, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. With this number, Pennsylvania ties with Massachusetts for the 10th lowest…
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CFS Board Member Views Education as Avenue to Help People Transcend Socio-Economic Barriers
Mani Sabapathi, a member of Church Farm School’s Board of Directors, has a great passion and interest in education, which is how he became associated with CFS. Sabapathi’s friend, former board member Mehul Trivedi, introduced him to the school, and he quickly became involved with the Finance committee, helping with asset allocation ideas. “I really…
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Harcum College Welcomes Displaced UArts and DCAD Students
Harcum College, a private associate degree-granting institution on the Main Line, is responding to the recent closures of the University of the Arts (UArts) and the Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) by offering support to their displaced students as they continue their academic journeys. To assist these students, Harcum College has established a…
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Citadel Credit Union Celebrates Milestone $500,000 in Grants to Teachers Through Citadel Heart of Learning
Citadel Credit Union has recognized 35 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education” as part of the company’s Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. Since the program’s inception, Citadel has awarded the winners more than $500,000 in grants, enabling them to enhance their classrooms with new resources aimed at fostering educational…
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Donor Support Paves the Way for Free Summer Scholars Program at Manor College
In a first-of-its-kind move for the institution, Manor College is offering a new summer program that allows eligible students to take courses with no tuition costs associated. “This program is a positive experience with great upside for students looking to catch up or get ahead in their college education,” said Dr. Joseph Gillespie, Manor College…
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Want to Make Attending College More Affordable, But They Have Different Ideas
Pennsylvania lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are entering into the budget season with the aim of making college more affordable, writes Stephen Caurso for Spotlight PA. The GOP, which currently holds a state Senate majority, wants to implement new scholarships targeted at “in-demand” occupations as well as offering money for post-grads to continue…
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Wilmington University Environmental Science Graduate Earns PhD Fellowship
Amaja’ Mack has been busy these last few years. She’s been making plays on the basketball court with the WilmU Wildcats and working to save coral reefs in the biology lab and managing a full-time job as a quality-control technician — all while completing a master’s degree in Environmental Science. “I never thought that I would be…
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Temple University Explores Potential Merger To Save University of the Arts From Closure
With students, staff, and faculty still reeling from the announcement that the University of the Arts will close on June 7, Temple University is looking into potentially merging with the school to help save it, write Susan Snyder and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m working with their chair to see if we…
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Church Farm School Names Vincent Napoleon Its Board Chair and President
Church Farm School has named Vincent J. Napoleon the Chair and President of its Board of Directors. Napoleon joined the board in 2018 and, for the past year, has been serving as Vice Chair alongside Matthew J. Burns, whose three-year term as Chair and President recently expired. Napoleon is a seasoned C-suite business leader, legal…
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Montgomery County Community College To Host Annual Workforce Development Business Roundtable Jun. 12
Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division wants to help businesses by connecting them to valuable resources to strengthen their workforce and improve their competitive advantage. To share this information, MCCC is inviting businesses to attend its annual Workforce Development Business Roundtable on Jun. 12, from 10 AM-12:10 PM. The event will be held in…
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