Education
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Penn State Great Valley to Host 14th Annual Golf Outing on May 19
Penn State Great Valley will host its 14th Annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, May 19 at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. Corporate partners, Penn Staters, and golf lovers are invited to enjoy a day out on the green, delicious food and cocktails, a silent auction, and plenty of fun. All proceeds support student scholarships at…
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Lower Merion Parents Push Back on Classroom Technology Use
A growing debate over classroom technology is taking shape in Lower Merion School District, as parents voice concerns about how screens are shaping student learning, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At a recent community meeting in the district, dozens of parents and students raised questions about the widespread use of Chromebooks and other…
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Eastern University Launches 100-Percent-Online Master’s in AI Business Strategy
Eastern University has launched a new online Master of Science in AI Business Strategy, an innovative program designed to equip business leaders and professionals with the skills to harness artificial intelligence for strategic growth, operational efficiency, and ethical innovation. With a 100-percent-online, flexible, self-paced format, the program is built for working professionals and can be completed…
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Harcum College Welcomes Paul Tomczak as IT Planning Executive Director
Paul Tomczak recently joined Harcum College as Enterprise Resource Planning Executive Director, effective Mar. 23. Tomczak brings more than two decades of leadership experience in enterprise software development and project management, most recently serving with Ellucian, where he directed large-scale software initiatives supporting colleges and universities worldwide. During his tenure, he led global development teams,…
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Attend an Upcoming Conference at GMercyU
April is unofficial Conference Month at Gwynedd Mercy University, with multiple conferences and networking opportunities open to the community. Join GMercyU to meet industry leaders and explore topics that span autism, education, the sports industry, and more. Most are free; some offer Act 48 credits for educators. 19th Annual Autism Institute ConferenceSaturday, April 11 from 8:30 AM-3 PM Cost: Free Format: In-person …
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Penn State Brandywine
Dr. Austin Duckett, Chief Student Affairs Officer at Penn State Brandywine, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Conshohocken — spending time outdoors with his brother, exploring neighborhood parks, and learning early lessons in leadership and responsibility while delivering newspapers and serving customers as a cashier at the local ACME. Those early experiences helped…
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St. Joe’s Partnership With Barnes Creates New Path Into Museum Education
A growing partnership between Bala Cynwyd’s Saint Joseph’s University and the Barnes Foundation is opening a new path for students interested in museum careers, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The collaboration centers on a new fully online graduate program in museum education, designed to prepare future educators to teach through art and objects…
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Shadow Days at Immaculata University Give Students a Real College Experience
For many high school students, choosing the right college can feel overwhelming. Websites, brochures, and campus tours provide valuable information, but they don’t always capture what daily academic life is truly like. At Immaculata University, a growing initiative known as group shadow days is helping prospective students gain that deeper understanding through immersive, hands-on experiences.…
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MCCC Mustangs Men’s Basketball Finishes Eighth Nationally
For the second time in three years, Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Mustangs Men’s Basketball Team capped a strong regular season performance with a trip to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III tournament. The Mustangs finished the season ranked eighth in the country with a 22-5 overall record, after capturing the North…
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Eastern University’s Tia Argento Advances to Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship
With speed, precision, and mastery of spreadsheets, Tia Argento, a student in Eastern University’s School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences, won first place in the Microsoft Excel (Office 2019) category at the state level of the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Championship. The achievement qualifies her to compete at the MOS National Championship in Nashville…
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Bryn Athyn College Receives Accreditation Reaffirmation Following Last Year’s Warning
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church had its accreditation reaffirmed this month by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, following a warning issued last year, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the accreditor, the Montgomery County college has satisfied all of the requirements to align with standards for governance, leadership,…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Delaware Valley University
Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley University, spoke with MONTCO Today about small-town life in Lewis, Kan., working on the farm, and exploring everything from football to 4-H to barbershop quartet with his tiny class of 15 students. Sandelin grew up on the farm, but was not sure that was…
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Kutztown University Secures $100K Grant to Expand Special Education Teacher Pipeline in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is taking a focused step to address a persistent education challenge. Kutztown University has received a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to help expand the pipeline of special education teachers. The funding is part of a nearly $1 million investment across 11 colleges and universities. The need is clear. Special education…
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Harcum College Appoints CJ Scott ‘10 as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
CJ Scott ‘10 has been named the next Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program. Scott takes over the program following the resignation of John Ball, who spent nine seasons at Harcum College, including the last four as Head Coach. Ball played a significant role in building the program and guiding the Bears through multiple…
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Young Scientists Gather at Church Farm School to Compete in Chester County Science Research Competition
Young scientists from across Chester County showcased their knowledge and engaged in friendly rivalry at the 2026 Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC), organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit and hosted by Church Farm School. CFS recently hosted 369 students (from 50 schools) who displayed their love of science across 15 different categories, including…
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Holy Family’s New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis Aims to Meet Field’s Surging Demand
The demand for qualified behavioral health practitioners — professionals who help people address challenges related to mental health, emotional well-being, and behavior — is outpacing the supply. School districts have openings. Clinics are managing waitlists. Community agencies are searching for specialists trained in evidence-based intervention. A quick scan of job boards reveals hundreds of local…
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Tim Rybnik is Lower Merion’s Weather Wizard
Tim Rybnik, a gifted students’ teacher at Bala Cynwyd Middle School, has become the go-to weather forecaster for Lower Merion Township residents, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. As winter wreaks havoc with record lows and snowstorms, his predictions help families plan for closures and delays. A former U.S. Air Force weather forecaster (1987–1993), Rybnik…
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Villanova Students Step Up as Volunteer Firefighters in Bryn Mawr
A group of Villanova University students is proving that academic success and community service can go hand in hand, writes Leslie Small for Main Line Now. Four students from Villanova University’s College of Engineering are volunteering with the Bryn Mawr Fire Company while pursuing demanding academic programs. Colton Musselman, Anne Earp, John Burns, and Dominic…
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