Education
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Elkins Park-based Salus University Explores Affiliation with Drexel
Salus University in Elkins Park has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Drexel University to explore an affiliation between the two organizations. Ryan Mulligan reported the collaborative plan in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Specific details about what the future partnership would look like were not provided. The two schools are currently in the due…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is welcoming candidates for Summer Camp Assistant. The position is temporary and part time. The selected applicant would be responsible for delivering parts of the summer camp curriculum and ensuring the safety of childrenattending the summer programming. This position requires PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances before…
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Center School to Host Its Annual Golf Tournament at North Hills Country Club on June 12
With warmer weather now upon us, golf season is about to be in full swing. Navigating the varied terrains of a golf course, choosing the right club to hit that perfect shot, and building comradery are some of the great attractions of the game. Members of the public will have an opportunity to partake in…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Winners of High-School Short-Fiction Contest
Bucks County Community College has announced the winners of the sixth annual Bucks County Short Fiction Contest for high school students. There were 41 total entries this year. Henry Franklin, a senior at Pennsbury High School, was awarded first place for his story, “The Portraits of Randal Holmes.” Erin Hernandez, a senior at Neshaminy High…
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Philadelphia Principal Encourages Kids to Believe in Themselves, Hopes to Inspire Them Through Art
Alphonso Evans, principal of Allen M. Stearne Elementary School in Frankford, is being honored with the annual Distinguished Principal Award from the Lindback Foundation, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Evans is beloved among his students because he believes in them and also encourages them to believe in themselves. His goal is to use…
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Cabrini University Creates New Online Master’s and Doctorate Degree Pathways Through EdX Partnership
Cabrini University is joining forces with the global education platform edX. It will be bringing its existing online Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment programs to edX under the platform’s flexible degree model. The renowned private Catholic university will also launch a MicroMasters program in education. This creates…
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Parish School Marks 100 Years of Education in ‘That Special Borough Called Narberth’
The Vigil Mass at St. Margaret of Antioch Church in Narberth this Sat., Apr., 22 will be more than just the liturgical celebration of Third Sunday of Easter. As Mary Brown reported for Mainline Media News, it’s also the 100th celebration of the founding of the parish school. In a stance more forward-looking than nostalgic,…
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Holy Family University, Saxbys Announce Student-Run Experiential Learning Café
Holy Family University and Certified B Corp Saxbys have announced the launch of an Experiential Learning café set to open in fall 2023. The newest addition to the dining scene at Holy Family University’s Philadelphia Campus will be located inside the Education and Technology Center. This partnership will also serve as the 20th location of The Saxbys Experiential…
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58th Annual Bucks County Community College Student Art Exhibit Being Held in Newtown
The Arts and Communication Department at Bucks County Community College is pleased to host the 58th Annual Student Art Exhibition on view from April 28 through May 9 in the Hicks Art Center. This exhibition showcases work created by students in the Arts and Communication Department during fall 2022 and spring 2023. Medias include ceramics,…
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Montgomery County Community College Intends to Continue Being a Pottstown Economic Engine: ‘We’re Still Investing’
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) administrators have committed to reinvesting in its Pottstown campus. Moreover, they’re out to ensure that the entire borough benefits from the educational institution it hosts. Philadelphia Business Journal’s Ryan Mulligan profiled the Blue Bell/Pottstown link and the commitment to ensure it stays strong. MCCC acquired the campus in 1996, 26…
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Perkiomen Valley School Board Opts for Onsite Officers; Plenty of Provisos and Caveats to Follow
The Perkiomen Valley School District‘s board has approved a school resource officer (SRO) plan. Evan Brandt reported the action in The Times Herald. The motion to spend $1.3 million on the program passed 6–3. The SRO initiative — already budgeted — includes seven officers and their equipment: vehicles, uniforms, body armor, weapons, radios. Internal reassignation…
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Cheltenham Native Now Temple University’s Acting President
Temple University has named Cheltenham native JoAnne Epps — who has been at the school for close to four decades — as its acting president. Felicia Gans Sobey and Susan Snyder covered the promotion for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Epps is taking over for Jason Wingard, who resigned at the end of March. She will serve…
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Wall Street Journal: University of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Nation’s Top Five Law Schools
The preview for this year’s U.S. News & World Report law school rankings is out, and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School has found its place in the top five, writes Melissa Korn for The Wall Street Journal. This year, Penn Carey Law shares fourth place with Harvard University’s law school, which is two…
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DeSales MBA offering Power Breakfast and Power Point Bootcamp
DeSales University is offering upcoming events for the Spring and Summer season. The university’s boot camps and power breakfasts are open to non-students and alumni, as well as referrals. Attendees are invited to bring work and personal colleagues. The university is asking those interested in registering to email [email protected]. Upcoming Events Power Breakfast – Building your…
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Students and Staff are Preparing for A-Day at Delaware Valley University
A-Day, a cherished event at Delaware Valley University, will be held on April 12, 22, and 23 on the University’s campus. A-Day, which stands for Activities Day, is a family-friendly event organized and implemented by the students of DelVal to benefit campus activities and clubs. This three-day event brings the campus and the surrounding community…
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DeSales MBA Offering Information Sessions
DeSales University is offering information sessions for aspiring students. The MBA programs will be offering information sessions throughout the rest of the spring on the following dates: All these sessions are virtual and will be held on Zoom. For those interested in test-driving their education, DeSales will be hosting a Sample class on May 16…
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Neumann Students Leave Classes to March Against Gun Violence
Neumann University students walked out of classes on Wednesday, April 5, in a gun violence march to express their concern about the epidemic of gun violence in the country. A crowd of approximately 110 students, faculty, staff, and Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia gathered on the front lawn of the Mirenda Center where a…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House April 22
Immaculata University will hold an undergraduate open house on campus on Saturday, April 22, from 9 AM to noon for prospective undergraduates, including high-school students and transferring students from other colleges and universities. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. Attendees can enjoy a buffet breakfast, student-guided…
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