Education
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North Montco Junior and Senior Carpentry Students Engage in Full-Scale Learning Experience
North Montco Technical Career Center’s commitment to providing students with real-world skills is evident in the hands-on approach taken by teachers. This year, juniors and seniors in Jamal Kirby’s Carpentry class are immersed in a unique and practical learning experience – a temporary full-scale build project conducted right in their classroom lab. The ambitious project…
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Folds of Honor Celebrates the Season of Giving with Heartwarming Scholarships for Two Students
Editor’s Note: This is an updated release to include scholarship recipients. In a moving display of gratitude and remembrance, the Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey Chapter of Folds of Honor recently brought the joy of the holiday season to the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders through the gift of education.…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Looks Ahead to 2024
Celebrating 75 Years Mercy Week kicked off Gwynedd Mercy University’s 75th Anniversary, filled with events to celebrate the long-cherished history of the University. In November, GMercyU shared the 75th Anniversary commemorative TODAY magazine with the campus community and friends. Frances M. Maguire Healthcare Innovation Groundbreaking In September, GMercyU hosted the celebratory groundbreaking ceremony for the…
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Here’s Your Guide to Colleges and Universities Around the Main Line
The Main Line area is home to many high-ranking colleges and universities that have much to offer interested students, writes the staff at Main Line Today. Here is just a sampling of the schools around the Main Line. Arcadia University Located in Glenside, Arcadia University offers a rolling admission. Student/faculty ratio: 10:1, Acceptance rate: 82%.…
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Neumann’s Nursing NCLEX Pass Rate Again Tops 98 Percent
More than 98 percent of Neumann University nursing graduates who took the NCLEX exam last year passed the test required to become licensed RNs. Neumann’s current nursing NCLEX pass rate of 98.44 percent among first-time test takers from October 2022 to September 2023 topped even last year’s success rate of 98.25 percent. Sixty-three of 64…
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When It Comes to Education, Main Line Has Much to Offer Students
Thanks to its plethora of highly ranked colleges, universities, and independent schools, there is so much that the Main Line region has to offer students, according to a staff report from the Main Line Today. Arcadia University in Glenside ranks at No. 48 among Regional Universities, Nort. It has an enrollment of 3,063 and tuition…
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Neumann University to Honor Bill and Natalie McLaughlin at Winter Graduation
Neumann University will present honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Bill and Natalie McLaughlin on Dec. 20 during a winter graduation ceremony that will welcome approximately 200 students into its alumni ranks. Pending the results of final exams, the university will award four associate degrees, 128 bachelor’s degrees, 50 master’s degrees, and 18 doctoral…
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Manor College President Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs
Jonathan Peri, president of Manor College, was recently named as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs for 2023, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Jonathan Peri has been a leader in higher education for almost 20 years. Before that, he was a lawyer and spent time as a special prosecutor and assistant…
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New Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Comes to Penn State Abington
To provide high-quality, flexible educational experiences, Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and Penn State Abington have partnered with Jersey College to provide a four-year degree pathway for students to earn a bachelor of science degree (B.S.N.) in nursing. This nursing pathway allows students to take general education courses at Penn State Abington for one year before pursuing an associate…
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West Chester Hosts Winter Commencements This Weekend
There are 1,167 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University at five separate winter commencement exercises being held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16. Four ceremonies organized by college will accommodate the 894 undergraduate students eligible to graduate at the university’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies in Hollinger Fieldhouse…
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Eastern University’s Palmer Theological Seminary Receives $1.25 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment
Eastern University has received a grant of $1.25 million from the Lilly Endowment — a private philanthropic foundation that supports the causes of religion, education, and community development — to help Palmer Theological Seminary establish the project, “Compelling Preaching for the 21st Century: Whole Gospel. Whole World. Whole Persons.” This project is being funded through…
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West Chester University Continues Tradition of Collecting Holiday Items for Promise Program Students
During its five-week winter break when most students leave campus, WCU will continue its tradition of helping Promise Program students who do not have homes by providing rooms in the residence halls and meals, which are paid for through donor-funded Promise Program Scholarships. Thanks to an annual university-wide holiday drive organized by Head Football Coach…
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Eastern University Opens Renowned Planetarium to Public for ‘Star of Bethlehem Christmas Show’
Throughout the month of December, Eastern University is hosting multiple showings of the “Star of Bethlehem Christmas Show” at its renowned planetarium. The show is an Eastern tradition that dates back to 1972. This event depicts a Christmas-themed story between an astronomer and his daughter, who is curious about the origin and reason behind common…
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Beloved Agnes Irwin School Music Director Remembered for His ‘Music, Laughter, and Joy’
Murray Savar, a longtime chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont, died of glioblastoma on October 30 at 68, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The beloved music director was also a musician, singer, composer, teacher, and minister. He was the longest-tenured member of the Agnes Irwin…
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Eastern University’s Prison Education Program Serves as a Beacon of Hope and Transformation
Eastern University’s Prison Education Program (PEP) is much more than an academic initiative; it’s a transformative community that is painting a new picture of hope and opportunity behind the walls of SCI-Chester. Rooted in the university’s core values of faith, reason, and justice, PEP is making a significant impact, not just in the realm of…
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Registration Open for Immaculata University Winter Session
Registration for Immaculata University’s four-week winter session is open for current undergraduates and visiting students looking to complete major requirements, get ahead in their studies, or just take an elective in a condensed format. Immaculata’s winter session classes run from Dec. 18 to Jan. 12, 2024, at the discounted tuition rate of $300 per credit.…
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Pa. Education Secretary Credits English Teacher for His Passion for Teaching
Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Pennsylvania Education Secretary and a former superintendent of the Lower Merion School District, knows firsthand the powerful impact teachers can have on a child’s life, writes Vicki Phillips for Forbes. His tenth-grade English teacher Mr. Smith was the one to set him on his trajectory to become an English teacher himself,…
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The Power of a Strong, All-Boys High School Community
As a parent, you want to know that your son will be challenged and encouraged in a strong community. Community plays a critical role in shaping his character, fostering a sense of brotherhood and inspiring growth. All-boys schools provide an education centered on character development, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the challenges and strengths distinctive…
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