Education
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Post-Baccalaureate Program at Salus University Adds Speech-Language Pathology Track
Since its inception, students applying to the Salus University’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) master’s program required specific prerequisite courses. In the past, obtaining that foundational knowledge would require coursework completed elsewhere. But now, that’s no longer the case. Prospective students can get that coursework through the SLP track in the university’s post-baccalaureate (post-bacc) program. Meeting Future…
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Gwynedd Mercy University to Host Master of Public Health Virtual Open House
GMercyU’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is an online program that will prepare you to become a public health leader in a critical, growing, and rapidly evolving field. The only program of its kind in our area to offer a Health Equity Concentration, GMercyU’s online MPH program will prepare you to identify underlying causes…
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Lincoln Center Named ‘2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit’
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) has been named a “2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and…
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CFS Invites Community to Farm Fest on Saturday
Church Farm School invites the community to its Farm Fest, an outdoor event held at the boarding and day high school’s campus in Exton on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 12-4 PM. The event is being held in conjunction with an Admissions Open House from 9-11:30 AM that will enable families to see whether CFS’s college…
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Lower Merion Parents Howl in Protest over Cancelled Halloween Tradition
Lower Merion School District is scrapping a popular tradition for All Hallow’s Eve, a decision that is leaving parents monstrously upset. Across all its six elementary schools, the district has abandoned its annual Halloween parades. The reasons cited included concerns over safety and inclusivity. Barabara Laker bagged the story for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “What’s…
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Conshohocken Firm’s Security Tech to Shorten Emergency Response Times at Michigan High School
Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes — creators of an A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform — has become the safety-security solution of choice for Lansing Catholic High School (LCHS) in Mich. “While we already have a robust security system, with campus-wide cameras and a lockout boot system, when I saw the ZeroEyes demo and realized how significantly it…
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North Penn School District Willing to Embrace Propane for More Than Just Grilling
North Penn School District has received a new grant of almost $200,000 to convert additional seven school buses from diesel to propane, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter Online. The grant, announced by district officials and State Rep. Steve Malagari, will help the district’s bus fleet — which already has around 76 percent of its…
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Methacton School Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Teacher: His ‘Smile Was Contagious’
The entire Methacton school community is mourning the loss of beloved teacher Franklin (Frank) Poehlmann, who died on September 2 at age 81. The Skippack resident succumbed to the cumulative effects of a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, writes Jon Campisi for the Lower Providence Patch. “To the end, Frank’s smile was contagious and won…
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Abington Student Presents Research on Trans Youth at Montreal Symposium
A senior at Penn State Abington presented critical research on gender-affirming care at a scientific symposium in Montreal. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)’s held its 27th annual conference back in September. Angelea Francesco’s presentation was specifically on patients ages 10–24 seeking gender-affirming care in rural areas. It was part of students’ research…
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Mary Van Brunt Named Next President of Spring Hill College
Gwynedd Mercy University is proud to announce that Mary Van Brunt has been named the next president of Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. Dr. Van Brunt has served as Gwynedd Mercy University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs since 2018. She will assume her new role in January 2023. A search for a…
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Neumann Radio Hosts 24-Hour Broadcast for Campus Food Pantry
Students at Neumann University’s radio station broadcast live for 24 hours Oct. 7 to celebrate College Radio Day and generate support for the Knights’ Food Pantry. The featured event at 98.5 WNUW was an outdoor broadcast from noon to 4 PM in St. John Neumann Circle. Nick Coppola and Alex Castells, both communication and…
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Having Parsed Montco’s Public Schools and Districts for 2023, Niche Now Rates Its Private Ones
Montgomery County is home to 13 of 50 best private high schools in Pa. for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche. To determine the state’s 2023 best private high schools, Niche analyzed key statistics along with reviews submitted by students and parents. The ranking factors included SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, the quality…
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Wynnewood Lanes Bowler Saves Youth Program from Clunking into the Gutter
Philly Youth Strikers, a youth bowling program housed at Wynnewood Lanes in Ardmore, teaches kids how to score strikes and scholarships, reported Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The program is led by Timmothy Bolden, who grew up watching his parents bowl in a league. They later encouraged him to start playing and join a youth league…
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Amidst Declining Enrollments Nationwide, Eastern University’s Soars by ‘Focusing on What Students Need’
It’s no secret that enrollment in higher education has dropped across the country. Initiated by changes in the economy and accelerated by a disruptive pandemic, colleges nationwide have been experiencing disappointing declines. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported a 7.4 percent decline in college enrollment over the last two years, or nearly 1.3 million…
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Samuel Howe III, Haverford School Squash and Tennis Wunderkind, Dies Aged 84
Samuel Howe III — a Haverford School squash and tennis wunderkind who became the only player to win both the U.S. and Canadian national singles and doubles championships in the same year — died September 15. Gary Miles reported the passing of the 84-year-old court conqueror for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After establishing his name in…
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Montco StoryWalk Strolls into Second Year with Award-Winning Tales by Local Authors
Montco StoryWalk — an outdoor series of signs containing a narrative to be read at a location by strolling visitors — celebrated its second year of its Montgomery County installation. In noting the anniversary, its coordinators launched a countywide contest to seek new stories to display. Entrants were gathered in two categories by age, 17…
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DeSales University Serves Up Another Tech Info Session in Pie & AI Series
The DeSales University Pie & AI presentations are being dished out once again. These deep-learning opportunities are precisely what their name implies: a helpful and informative slices of insights on a topic designed to help professionals navigate today’s high-tech, data-driven landscape. As an added bonus, it’s also a chance to bond with other attendees and…
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WCU Enrollment Remains Strong, Includes Largest First-Year Class in its History
Enrolling the largest first-year class in its history (3,006 first-year students in fall 2022 compared to 2,628 in fall 2021), West Chester University (WCU) remains the destination of choice for numerous students, as confirmed today by final census data. WCU’s overall enrollment continues to be robust and impressive as the country emerges from a pandemic…
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