Education
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Montgomery County Community College Presents Upcoming College & Career Series for Current and Prospective Students
Montgomery County Community College presents a College & Career Series Nov. 14–21 to provide prospective and current students with the opportunity to learn about the college’s different programs and career pathways. The online series is ideal for those who are not sure of what they want to do professionally. “The focus is on our different…
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Delaware’s Archmere Academy Unveils New Course on Cancer Research for Students Interested in Medicine
Archmere Academy — a Catholic high school in Claymont, Del., that is renowned for its academic excellence — has introduced a new course, Advanced Cancer Research and Analysis, into its curriculum with the help of one of its distinguished graduates. Spearheaded by Dr. Jay Storm, a 1986 graduate of the school and Chief of the…
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Church Farm School to Host 97th Annual Christmas Pageant on Dec. 11
In 1924, Church Farm School founder and headmaster The Rev. Charles Wesley Shreiner adapted the popular play, “Why the Chimes Rang,” into a dramatic pantomime performed by CFS students in period costumes and accompanied by seasonal organ and choral music. A tradition — simply referred to as “Pageant” by the school community and the generations…
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DeSales to Potential MBA Students: Come Try a Sample Class on for Size
= DeSales MBA program is holding a Sample Class on March 15 at 6:00 PM. It can be accessed in person, on the Center Valley campus, or via Zoom. It’s not only an opportunity to test drive the MBA experience at DeSales, it’s also the chance to meet the MBA program’s director and staff in…
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Prominent Artist in the Golf World Receives Devon Prep’s 2022 Alumni Achievement Award
Devon Prep has honored Lee Wybranski, the proprietor of Lee Wybranski Art & Design (LWAD) and one of the premier artists in the golf world, with its 2022 Alumni Achievement Award. Wybranski, a member of Devon Prep’s Class of 1987, has been a professional artist since 1992. He formed his company in Philadelphia in 1995…
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Valley Forge Military College Wins Coveted Ranger Challenge
Cadets at Valley Forge Military College emerged victorious as the number one military junior college at this year’s Spartan Ranger Challenge held at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The Ranger Challenge is an annual senior Army ROTC competition testing the mental and physical toughness of Cadets from military schools across the nation. “The teamwork on display from…
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MCCC’s Massage Therapy Program Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Montgomery County Community College’s Massage Therapy Program celebrates its fifth anniversary this year— something Manager Bill Mullen wasn’t always certain he’d get to see. “I can’t believe it,” he said. “It seems like just yesterday that we started the program. That I was right here in this office writing it and creating it. July 5,…
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TLC – Trust and Authentic Engagement Pt. 1: ‘A Restorative Approach to Student-Counselor Trust’
Current realities that school counselors face make it extremely difficult for them to build sufficient rapport and trust with students, making the goal of authentic engagement seem unattainable. Fundamental recommendations to build a baseline of rapport can be helpful, but how can school counselors move deeper to meaningfully connect with students while navigating the demands…
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Ambler’s Bradford White Corp. Is Fired Up in Advocating Skilled Trade Careers in HVAC and Plumbing
Bradford White Corp. — the Ambler-based manufacturer of water heaters and boilers — continues its ongoing initiative to promote the trades to the workforce of tomorrow. Under a charitable giving initiative titled Industry Forward, it promotes the wide variety of skilled labor opportunities available in the plumbing and HVAC industry that can lead to rewarding,…
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MCCC Breaks Ground on Leading-Edge Hospitality Institute
As a shovel slices into Blue Bell ground, it symbolizes the start of a new era for hospitality education and training at Montgomery County Community College. Construction recently started on MCCC’s new Hospitality Institute, transforming the former campus bookstore into a state-of-the-art experiential learning center. “The new Hospitality Institute will be a game-changer for workforce…
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Immaculata University Receives Grant for Montgomery County Students from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust
Immaculata University received a financial grant of $87,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust for Montogomery County students. This year’s grant allowed Immaculata University to award scholarships to 22 worthy full-time undergraduate students. The trust requires that the students selected be permanent legal residents of the Delaware Valley Area (Philadelphia…
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Villanova’s School of Business, College of Nursing to Jointly Offer New Certificate Program for Healthcare Leaders
Two of the schools that comprise the core of Villanova University’s vibrant academic community have joined forces to launch an online executive education program to provide healthcare leaders with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to manage the increasing complexities of the healthcare landscape. The Villanova School of Business (VSB) and the M. Louise Fitzpatrick…
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Legislation Opens Door for Residents to Commission in PA National Guard
Valley Forge Military College is the direct beneficiary of a Pennsylvania Military Academy Assistance Program (PMAAP) Program Bill approved in the Pa. General Assembly that now moves to the desk of Gov.Tom Wolf for signature. Senate Bill 1194 establishes PMAAP. Introduced by Sen. Bob Mensch (R), the legislation establishes ten new scholarships for residents of…
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Registration for Winter Session Now Open at Immaculata University
Registration for Immaculata University’s four-week winter session is open for current undergraduates and visiting students who are looking to complete major requirements, get ahead in their studies, or just take an elective in a condensed format. Immaculata winter session classes are offered online at the special rate of $300 per credit—significantly less than the $465…
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U.S. News Names Lancaster as Its No. 1 Place in the U.S. to Retire
U.S. News and World Report has chosen nearby Lancaster, Pa., as its top pick as a retirement location, citing it as the most desirable post-career setting in the nation. Emily Brandon listed the reasons why in her story. The annual U.S. News assessment of best places to retire parses data on: The distinction of Lancaster…
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Center School Celebrates National Philanthropy Day
November is known as Giving Month for nonprofit organizations as it includes National Philanthropy Day and Giving Tuesday. This is a time when many schools are gearing up their fundraising efforts to finance crucial programming and activities for their students throughout the year. Every year, Center School hosts numerous events to provide additional support and…
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Open House in November
Immaculata University will hold an undergraduate open house on campus on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 AM to noon for prospective undergraduates, including high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics and student services. Attendees can enjoy a buffet breakfast, student-guided tours…
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Wynnewood’s Friends’ Central School Has Impressive List of Famous Hollywood Alumni
Wynnewood’s Friends’ Central School has an impressive list of successful Hollywood alumni, writes Claire Sasko for Philadelphia Magazine. In fact, the Montgomery County academy is one of the most top ranked K–12 Quaker schools in the nation and been consistently providing Hollywood A-list celebrities for decades. The all-star alumni from the school include former students…
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