Education
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Penn State Abington Education Majors Support Parents in Selecting Diverse Books for Kids
Penn State Abington students majoring in elementary and early childhood education led a series of workshops at the Abington Township library that provided evidence-based support for parents on selecting diverse literature for their children. The presentations were part of a course that examined the development of language and self-expression in young children and the role of children’s literature. Müge…
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Meet Maryelis Santiago: A Mother, Community Leader, Advocate, and First-Generation Peirce College Graduate
Maryelis Santiago is a mother, a community leader, an advocate, and a first-generation college graduate. She is a three-time graduate of Peirce College and was recently named to AL DÍA’s list of 40 Under Forty Honorees, which showcases some of the most diverse and impactful young professionals across the Philadelphia region. After starting her college journey at…
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Food-Network-Inspired Cooking Competition Fires Up 24 West Chester University Student Athletes
The heat will be on in West Chester University’s (WCU) high-tech Food Lab when six teams of WCU athletes are served a mystery box of ingredients and the challenge to flex their culinary skills as they make a delicious meal in just 30 minutes. A total of 24 student-athletes will compete, and the rule for…
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West Chester University Dept. of Theatre & Dance Will Premiere New Adaptation of Chekhov’s ‘Three Sisters’
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will debut a world premiere adaptation of the Anton Chekhov classic Three Sisters on Feb. 29 to Mar. 2 at 7:30 PM, and again on Mar. 3 at 2 PM. The premiere will be in the JP Adler Studio Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts (2 East…
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150 Employers Get Ready to Court West Chester University Students at Widely-Attended Job & Internship Fair
With the sound of feet hitting the ground running, the spring job-hunting and internship-mining season has officially begun for college students. Three-quarters of employers say the overall job market is favorable for graduates of the Class of 2024. This is great news for 1,000-plus West Chester University (WCU) students who will have the opportunity to…
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Neumann University to Host Autism Resource Fair, Police Training
Neumann University is hosting a neurodiversity and autism resource fair, including training for local law enforcement officers, on Saturday, March 16, from 10 AM. to 3 PM in the Bruder Life Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about the support available from organizations that work with and for…
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Helping Hands Family Launches Alternative to Preschool for Children with Autism
Helping Hands Family, a provider of comprehensive autism services for children based in King of Prussia is now offering children with autism an alternative to traditional preschool called the Little Hands Day Program, according to PR Newswire. The program is designed to give children with autism spectrum disorder more tools and resources to help them…
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Penn State Great Valley Adds Project Management Office Fundamentals Certificate
Penn State Great Valley will launch a new Project Management Office (PMO) Fundamentals Certificate program in April. This 7-week, 21-hour, remote delivery, hands-on certificate program will explore the various processes, capabilities, and good practices in the building and running of PMOs. Throughout the course, students will discuss multiple cases and review good business practices for both traditional PMOs…
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Expert Offers Tips on Digital Storytelling, Fundraising at Neumann
Dana Snyder, the CEO of Positive Equation and an expert on digital storytelling, will share storytelling tips and provide tools for fundraising success at “Turn Your Mission into an Online Movement” on Wednesday, March 6, at Neumann University. The 9:30 AM presentation is scheduled for the Bruder Life Center on campus. “Non-profits and small businesses…
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Immaculata University Will Hold Accelerated, Second-Degree B.S.N. Information Session Mar. 2
Immaculata University will hold an information session on Saturday, Mar. 2 for college graduates interested in earning a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. The session will be held from 10 AM to noon in Loyola Hall on Immaculata’s campus in Malvern. Nursing faculty members will present information about the program, and attendees will have opportunities to…
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Center School Receives Generous Donation to Support the Overhaul of Innovation Lab
Center School, an independent elementary school for children with language-based learning differences, has received a generous donation from BLBB Charitable, the giving arm of BLBB Advisors in Montgomeryville. The contribution officially launches Center School’s fundraising efforts to raise $100,000, so it can build a state-of-the-art Innovation Lab at its Abington campus. BLBB Charitable hopes that…
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Penn State Great Valley Student Using MBA, Graduate Certificates to Pivot Career
Penn State Great Valley MBA student Jessie Whiteman came to two important realizations around the same time: One, most career advancement opportunities that interested her required a master’s degree, and, two, she wanted to change industries to maintain a better work-life balance. After graduating from the Penn State School of Labor and Employment Relations, Whiteman spent nearly…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his bike to neighboring towns with his best friend. As a teenager, he was involved in theater and choir and got to see first-run Broadway shows during a theater appreciation class. After…
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Eastern University Receives $100,000 in Capital Support for Music Facility Renovations from Presser Foundation
Eastern University has received a $100,000 grant from The Presser Foundation for its dedication to projects that will improve and enhance the university’s music programs. In 2023, The Presser Foundation announced new Capital Support grants totaling $524,700 in single and multi-year grants to 20 music organizations. Grant payments made in 2023 for previous commitments totaled $604,800.…
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The Society of West Chester University Establishes Two New Awards
The Society of West Chester University has established two new awards that are now presented annually at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Brunch each January: the Larry Dowdy Community Service Award and the Student Service Leadership Award. The Society, which organizes and hosts the brunch, is an organization of university faculty, staff, and administrators who embrace the spirit of…
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Penn State Great Valley Accounting Student Turns Internship Into Full-Time Job
Internships provide students with invaluable real-world experience that supplements their classroom knowledge — and can lead to exciting job opportunities, which Penn State Great Valley master of professional accounting student Bolortungalag Mijiddorj can attest to. After spending the summer as an audit intern with BDO USA, a global accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and financial advisory services worldwide, Mijiddorj was…
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Eastern University Awarded Hunger-Free Campus Grant to Expand Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry
Eastern University has received the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The award totals $39,618 and will support the efforts of the Student Government Association’s Eagles Food & Hygiene Pantry on campus. The pantry was created to fight food insecurity and ensure that the basic needs of all students are being met. This…
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Penn State Abington Continuing Education Staffer’s Professional and Personal Work Makes an Impact
Elaine Johnson believes in prioritizing herself and her health and motivating others to do the same to achieve fulfillment in all aspects of their lives. Her enthusiasm inspires those she works with as a Program Specialist in the Penn State Abington Continuing Education (CE) unit and as the Founder of Latinas in Motion, an online fitness community with more…
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