Education
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Two Pa. Universities — One in Montco — Rise to List of 50 Best Public Colleges in Nation
Two Pennsylvania universities are among the best public colleges in the nation in 2022. But they also represent some of the most expensive options on the list, according to a new ranking from Stacker. Stacker sourced data from Niche’s 50 top public colleges of 2022 list and then ranked the schools from most to least…
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Montco Continues Amassing Academic Accolades; Niche, Too, Finds Quality in Local Colleges
Four Montgomery County colleges have ranked among the 25 best colleges in Pa. for 2023, according to a recently released list by Niche, writes Rachel Ravina for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This latest assessment comes atop a recent similar nod from the Princeton Review. As did its N.J. counterpart, Niche performed a rigorous, statewide analysis…
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Collegeville Bioengineering Student Spent Summer Internship at the Food and Drug Administration
Collegeville resident Prem Ganesh, a senior bioengineering student at Temple, is back in on campus now. But he’s brought a summer’s worth of unique experience with him, gained through an internship with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sarah Frasca reported his experience for the Temple College of Engineering website. Ganesh spent his time…
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Two One-Credit Courses and a Free Power Breakfast Broaden the Horizons of DeSales MBA Program
The DeSales University MBA program is offering three educational opportunities for the fall: two one-credit courses and a power breakfast with a bestselling author and columnist. One-Credit Courses DeSales one-credit course offerings are an excellent way to gather credits in subjects that also bring practical, valuable skills that benefit participants academically and professionally. The program’s…
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Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness Plan to Bring Relief to Many Pennsylvanians
President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan announced on Wednesday will provide relief to many Pennsylvanians saddled with student loans, writes Mike D’Onofrio for the Axios. The Biden administration is canceling up to $10,000 in student debt for individual borrowers who earn less than $125,000, as well as up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. In…
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With Neumann University Expansion Comes Plans for a Hotel
Neumann University is planning an on-campus hotel as a revenue generator, part of a 15-year master plan to diversify the university’s sources of income, writes Rachel Ravina for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The university acquired 60 acres in Aston last June from the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, which is allowing the development. Other…
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Princeton Review Gives Tip of the Mortarboard to Two Montco Colleges in 2022 National Ranking
The 2022 Princeton Review of U.S. colleges is out, and two Montgomery County educational institutions have risen to the top of the nationwide list of 388 schools. To arrive at the rankings, the educational services company presented 160,000 students with 85 questions in four sections under which detailed questions followed: At its core, the study…
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Manor College Will Use PLCB Grant to Raise Awareness on Risks of Underage Drinking
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has awarded Manor College a grant for the July 2022–2024 grant cycle. Manor College, with the support of the grant, will work to educate the college community about dangers of underage and dangerous drinking and provide barriers to underage drinking, The initiative has three goals: Increased staffing Continuation and…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for its Transcript Evaluator position. The Transcript Evaluator is responsible for determining an applicant’s eligibility and/or transferable credit by examining transcripts, conferences, and/or correspondence with faculty and students. The hired professional will serve in a college-wide capacity and use the student information system, Ellucian Colleague, to manage student transfer credit…
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Valley Forge Academy Qatar Open and Accepting Students
Valley Forge Academy in Qatar started accepting male students this month from Pre-K to Grade 7, with plans to expand to students through 12th grade in the next phase of the opening in the coming year, writes Fareeha Imtiaz for iloveqatar.net. The new school is located in Aspire Zone, in the heart of Qatar’s sports…
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Trees’ Teachable Moments: Temple Ambler Campus Offers Lesson on Mother Nature in Recovery
As it did with much of the region, 2021’s Hurricane Ida battered the Temple Ambler campus. The storm’s wind-hail-rain legacy was $10 million in damage. But it also left a unique opportunity for horticultural experts to guide replenishment and renewal. Susan Snyder, with The Philadelphia Inquirer, branched out to report what experts are now learning…
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Norristown SEPTA Station Honors Neighborhood Black Icon
Most SEPTA’s passenger waiting areas — including Norristown’s Elm Street Station — aren’t exactly known for being educationally engaging. Until now. Thanks to a recent installation of informational panels, the Elm Street SEPTA Station, on Markley Street, now educates commuters an influential native son: Charles L. Blockson. Mike DeNardo punched this story’s ticket in presenting…
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Harcum Appoints Seasoned Financial Aid Professional to Position of Department Head
Paula Lehrberger has joined the Enrollment Management team at Harcum College as Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid. Lehrberger is chiefly responsible for the administration of all financial aid programs for the Bryn Mawr campus and all partnership sites, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations in addition to college policies. In this new…
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Delaware Valley University Announces New Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Gloria Oikelome will join Delaware Valley University as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective October 3, 2022. She will report to University President Benjamin E. Rusiloski, Ph.D., and serve on his cabinet. Dr. Oikelome will be responsible for all aspects of academic affairs for the university, including: Strategic planning Faculty development Implementation…
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Montgomery County Students at Immaculata Receive Scholarships to Finish Nursing Degrees
The Chester County Economic Development Foundation (CCEDF), through Health Care Connect, has funded Immaculata University $32,000 to be used toward scholarships for students who are enrolled in the university’s accelerated second-degree nursing program. Eight students received a $4,000 scholarship. The scholarships are a way to address the nursing shortage. Immaculata’s accelerated second-degree nursing program is designed for…
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Neumann University Students Move into Historic Delco Convent
Since the first section of Our Lady of Angels Convent was built in 1873, it had been home only to the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. That 149-year tradition changed on August 25, 2022, when the first group of Neumann University students moved into one wing of the historic building, which is now part…
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8 Private High Schools in Montgomery County are Among 25 Best in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is home to eight of the 25 best private high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a recent report published by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Niche.com, which ranked the schools based on rigorous analysis of U.S. Department of Education academic and student data along with test scores, college data,…
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Classroom Pets: Hampsters? Out! Cows? In! Chester County Farm Mooves the Needle on Classroom Learning
Caitlyn Degner, a dairy farmer who works at Walmoore Holsteins dairy farm in West Grove, decided to join the Adopt a Cow program as soon as she heard about it, writes Kaylee Fuller for ABC27. The program helps bring dairy farming to life in the classroom by allowing students and teachers to adopt a dairy…
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