Education
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Harcum College Cub Heads to Julliard
Children of Harcum College employees are often referred to as Harcum Cubs, a nod to the College’s mascot, Hatcher the Bear. Aidan Peterson, son of Amy Shumoski, Digital Communications Manager at Harcum, is a Cub unlike any other. Shumoski joined Harcum in 2008, when Peterson was just two years old. In 2011, when he expressed…
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Penn State Great Valley Engineering Management Alumna Lands Position at Aqua Pennsylvania
Nuhamin Getachew Gebremariam, a native of Ethiopia, was looking into graduate options in Europe when an uncle based in the U.S. sent her information about Penn State. Her search for engineering management programs ultimately landed her at the Penn State Great Valley campus — the only U.S. academic institution she applied to. “It is one…
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Eastern University Business Students Take 2024 Drexel Fraud & Internal Control Case Competition By Storm
This past February, Eastern University’s College of Business and Leadership sent four teams of students to compete in the Drexel University Fraud and Internal Control Case Competition, hosted by Drexel LeBow’s Department of Accounting. This year, Eastern student teams took home first, third, and fourth place despite intense competition from much larger schools such as Drexel…
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Penn State Great Valley Recognizes ‘Diamonds of the Decades’ Honorees
In honor of the Penn State Great Valley campus’ 60th anniversary, 12 constituents were honored as Penn State Great Valley’s “Diamonds of the Decades” at the Spring Fling on Apr. 11. This special award was created to recognize and show appreciation for staff, faculty, alumni, students, and friends who have made a lasting impact and/or…
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Harcum College Will Have AICUP President as Commencement Speaker
The Harcum College Class of 2024 will celebrate their achievements at the college’s 108th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 11:00 AM. This year’s Commencement Speaker is Thomas P. Foley, J.D., President of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP), which represents 89 independent, non-profit colleges and universities across the state.…
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Inside La Salle University’s Multifaceted Plan To Attract More Students As Enrollment Drops
La Salle University is on a mission to attract more students and improve student life on campus as the university has seen a decline in student enrollment in recent years, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among it’s plan includes bringing back its baseball program, and adding several new women’s sports, including rugby, triathlon…
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Eastern University Professor Pete Enns Featured as Scholarly Expert in Netflix MiniSeries Depicting Story of Moses
Eastern University’s Dr. Pete Enns, Professor of Biblical Studies, is featured in the new Netflix documentary mini-series, Testament: The Story of Moses. The mini-series depicts the powerful biblical redemption story of Moses, showing the journey of his life and eventual recognition as a prophet. The three-episode series explores Moses’s life from his exile as an outcast and murderer…
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Church Farm School Set to Induct Trio into Its Hall of Athletic Honor
Every other year, Church Farm School recognizes the best in athletics and its values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and excellence through its Hall of Athletic Honor. This year, CFS will induct three men — Micheal Eric, Class of 2007; Jason Kittlesen, Class of 1991; and the late coach Richard Lunardi — into its Hall of Athletic…
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From Nutrition Student to CEO: Immaculata Alumna Sue Daugherty’s Inspiring Path to Advocating for Medically Tailored Meals
Sue Daugherty ’97, RDN, LDN, was honored on Metro Philadelphia’s Power Women 2023 list for good reason. The list highlights women in a variety of corporate, political, and nonprofit leadership positions who are using their power to tackle persistent problems and inequities. Daugherty studied nutrition at Immaculata and is the CEO of MANNA, the Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance in…
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Montgomery County Community College Receives Substantial Donation To Boost Nursing Program
Montgomery County Community College recently received what the school is calling “a transformative donation” to bolster its nursing program, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the amount is being kept confidential, the gift was donated by Stuart Fine, the former CEO of Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, and his wife, Sandra Fine.…
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2024 STEELS Expo in King of Prussia Highlights New Science Standards for Teachers
Around 450 educators gathered at Upper Merion Area High School for the 2024 STEELS Expo, a hands-on learning event organized by Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, reports Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. STEELS is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability. These new standards can better prepare students for the continuously changing career…
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Holy Family University, Buckley Construction, Building Trades Council Host Appreciation Luncheon for I-95 Workers
Holy Family University, in collaboration with Buckley Construction and the Building Trades Council, will host I-95 workers and their families from the Building Trades Council, First Responders Unions, PennDOT, USDOT, and SEPTA for an appreciation luncheon on Saturday, May 11 from 10:30 AM-2 PM in the Campus Center Gymnasium on the University’s Philadelphia campus. Sweet…
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North Montco Educational Foundation’s Third Annual Car Show Raises More Than $20,000
The North Montco Educational Foundation’s Third Annual Car Show raised more than $20,000 in support of the foundation’s mission to encourage innovation and teaching excellence. The foundation’s signature fundraiser provides financial support to help North Montco Technical Career Center respond to emerging educational needs, as well as develop long-term relationships with the community and industry.…
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Delaware Valley University Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Co-Edits Book on Graduate Enrollment Management
Delaware Valley University Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Joseph Paris recently announced the release of his book, “A Comprehensive Guide to Graduate Enrollment Management: Advancing Research and Practice”, which he co-edited with Stanley J. Kania. It is the first book co-edited by Paris who also contributed as author and co-author of several chapters in…
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Salus University’s Low Vision Rehab and Research Conference Draws a Diverse Crowd
For Jule Ann Lieberman, MS ‘13, CLVT/CATIS, ATP, the Envision Conference East 2024, held at Salus University’s Elkins Park campus, was an opportunity to learn in a friendly and familiar environment. Lieberman, the 2021 Blindness and Low Visions Studies (BLVS) Alumna of the Year and an adjunct professor in the University’s BLVS programs, was essentially on…
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Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability to be Presented to Renowned Cardiologist, Dr. Mian A. Jan
The Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University has established the Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability in honor of the couple’s inspiring efforts to incorporate inclusive and sustainable practices in the university setting, as well as within the Chester County community. Dr. Mian A. Jan, President of West Chester Cardiology,…
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End of Summer Metro Esports Camp at Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is offering a four-week Esports & Gaming Summer Camp in partnership with Metro Esports this summer for students in grades three to seven. The camp will focus on Fortnite and Roblox and offered on the following weeks, with the option to register for one, two, three, or all four weeks: The…
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These Montgomery County Colleges Among Top Ten in Pennsylvania
Three Montgomery County colleges are among the top ten best four-year institutions in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released report by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used rankings from Niche. The main factors used in determining the rankings include tuition, student-to-faculty ratio, acceptance rate, and graduation rate. Villanova University ranked highest in third place.…
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