Education
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Dunkin’ Scholarship to Boyertown Area H.S. Student Fills a Hole in His Education Finances
Dunkin’ of Greater Philadelphia — in conjunction with Scholarship America (a Minn.-based philanthropic organization) — has poured $100,000 in academic scholarships to 20 students the Lehigh Valley, Phila. collar counties, South Jersey, and Del. The goal is simple: to ease the financial burden, even in small increments, faced by local families sending their high-school graduates…
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More Than a ‘Field Trip’: The Lincoln Center Expands Minds and Relationships on Washington, D.C. Excursion
Transformational learning does not happen by accident. Students need opportunities to break outside of their familiar surroundings and experience the unfamiliar with open minds. These guided “pattern interrupts” help meaningfully connect the dots so students can see and understand the world around them in deepening ways. The experienced world of students whose families face poverty…
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Are the Nation’s Colleges and Universities Facing a Financial Pantsing? Two Montco Experts Comment
U.S. colleges and universities have seen enrollments decline recently. The trend could represent a double-edged sword, with present and future implications on endowments. Pensions & Investments called upon two local sources to analyze the implications. John Griffith — Director of Endowments at Hirtle, Callaghan & Co., Conshohocken, seemed leaned toward characterizing college attendance rate numbers…
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Muhlenberg Program Pairing College Students with the Incarcerated in Collegeville Changes Perspectives
As an undergrad, Muhlenberg student Rachel Liberty partook in a university program in which classwork included time with incarcerated men at SCI Phoenix, the Collegeville correctional institution formerly known as Graterford. It so changed her, she spoke on its merits to with Sen. Bob Casey at a funding roundtable. Jenny Roberts reported Liberty’s newfound advocacy…
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Valley Forge Academy Extends Admissions Deadline to Sept. 9
Valley Forge Military Academy has extended its admissions deadline to September 9th as scholarships are available for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. “Historically, the admissions deadline was a set one for all new and incoming students,” said Anna Brennan, Director of Academy Admissions & Academy Financial Aid. “We want to allow ample time for those who may…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Michael Rounds, President of Williamson College of the Trades
Delaware County Leadership: Michael Rounds, President of Williamson College of the Trades Michael Rounds, President of Williamson College of the Trades, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Minnesota, his interest in music and football, his decision to go to West Point, and finally become the president of Williamson College of the Trades, a…
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C&N Bank Donation Helps Pathway School Make Inroads with Students
C&N Bank has donated $30,000 to Jeffersonville’s Pathway School, under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The Pathway School is a nonprofit special education school. Founded in 1961, it serves students ages 5–21 with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, and other neurological impairments. The school’s mission is to build academic, social, and…
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Fall Expo to Kindle Career Fires among Montgomery County Students as Next-Gen Employees
The Oct. 25 Careers of Tomorrow Expo is an opportunity for students in late middle- and high school to explore 100 of the many career paths that lie before them. Best, local business entities seeking connection with the secondary education class of 2026 can still participate. The event will fill the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center…
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Cutloose Cares, New Norristown Outreach, Having Purchased School Supplies, Needs Stuffers to Pack Them
Cutloose Cares, a Norristown outreach for struggling families, needs a few good hands. The organization — which is only a few months old — is dedicated to helping disadvantaged residents in the area, providing them with a pathway to health and well-being. One of its inaugural projects is equipping school kids with supply-filled backpacks before…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Anne M. Prisco, President, Holy Family University
Anne Prisco, the president of Holy Family University, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Brooklyn and how being the daughter of a first-generation immigrant has shaped her life. Her love for Home Economics took her to the University of Arizona on a scholarship, but after college, she returned to New York City and…
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MCCC Program Honored Nationally for ‘Transforming Pathways and Redefining Futures’ for Students
MCCC’s Gateway to College program — which helps students reengage with their educations to concurrently achieve a high-school diploma and launch a postsecondary career — has again earned national recognition, its fourth in as many years. The honor, a Program Excellence Award, came from Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to bolster community…
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Balancing Studies, Varsity Sports Leads 22 Harcum Student-Athletes to Receive NJCAA Academic Awards
The National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) has recognized 22 Harcum College players with All-Academic Student-Athlete Awards in 2022 for earning top-tier GPAs while also playing a varsity sport. Harcum student-athletes across five Men’s and Women’s varsity sports were recognized in the following categories: NJCAA athletes with a perfect 4.00 GPA received a First Team…
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Holy Family University Announces 2022-2023 Art Gallery Exhibition Schedule
Holy Family University has announced the 2022-2023 exhibitions that will be presented at the University’s Art Gallery. The Holy Family University Art Gallery is located in the lower level of the Education and Technology Center on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus (9801 Frankford Avenue). The schedule includes a group exhibition by the Women’s Caucus for…
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Aqua-Tots, Horsham, Celebrates Christmas in July with Semiannual Sale on Swim Lessons
Andrea and Brad Sahl — co-owners of Aqua-Tots, Horsham — continue to share the importance teaching children how to swim. Their belief that swim safety is a critical life lesson has led them to hold a Christmas in July semiannual sale on classes of all levels. “Our goal with our annual Christmas in July special…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski, President, Delaware Valley University
Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski, the president of Delaware Valley University, spoke with MONTCO Today about his early love for science and math that took him from being a statistician for his high school sports teams to becoming a chemistry professor. He also discussed growing up with parents who instilled a lifelong love of education and the…
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Neumann University Receives $102,000 Scholarship Grant
The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust has awarded Neumann University a grant of $102,000 to fund undergraduate student scholarships in 2022-23. Scholarship funds between $2,000 to $10,000 per year may be used to cover tuition, room, board, or books for students who meet the eligibility requirements. The grant will assist between 11 and 51 Neumann University…
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Manor College President Views Ukraine War through Lens of Grief, Anger, and Divine Reliance
“Our Ukrainian Catholic identity has always been prevalent,” said Dr. Jonathan Peri, president of Manor College, Jenkintown, reflecting on the global strife unfolding in Eastern Europe. His outlook has driven the campus from the top down in countless ways, including its recent support for Ukraine, as reported by Gina Christian for Catholic Philly. Manor College…
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DeSales University’s New Business Analytics MS Degree Equips Students with Highly Job-Marketable Skills
In the age of information, data is king. But it isn’t enough for businesses to be able to collect data — users must know how to leverage it. The new Master of Science in business analytics (MSBA) program at DeSales University is designed to equip grads for just that kind of career. Fully online, this…
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