Awards & Recognition
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MCCC Student Awarded a National Community College Transfer Scholarship
My Ly, a recent graduate of Montgomery County Community College, is one of 60 high-achieving community college students selected out of nearly 1,700 applicants to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly competitive national scholarship aims for Cooke Scholars to complete their undergraduate educations with as little debt as possible. The…
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Pilot of the Year Rob Newman Gave Free Flights to Patients in Need
Rob Newman, a pilot out of Blue Bell’s Wings Field who provided 47 free emergency flights for patients in need of treatment over the past year, will be honored for his heroic efforts at an upcoming gala, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Newman, a Chadds Ford resident, has been named the pilot of the…
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Manor College Marketing Team Recognized with Five Awards for Excellence
The Office of Marketing and Communications at Manor College was recognized with five CUPPIE awards for excellence in higher education marketing and communications, according to a staff report from Manor College News. The awards were presented on March 14 by CUPRAP, a voluntary organization of communications professionals from colleges, universities, and independent schools. CUPRAP is…
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Montgomery County Community College Student Receives National Student Technology Award
A Montgomery County Community College student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran has been named the recipient of the 2023-2024 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Award by The League for Innovation in the Community College. Computer Networking and Cybersecurity major Drew Dearden is designated as the award’s Student Technology Champion. The national award honors deserving students who demonstrate special talent…
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These 2024 Diversity In Business Award Winners Have Ties to Montco
The Philadelphia Business Journal has released its 2024 Diversity In Business Award recipients, and a few of them have ties to Montgomery County, writes Lida Dukart for the journal. Companies continue to make diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities, and to recognize those efforts, the Philadelphia Business Journal each year honors those leaders who are making…
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Bucks County Community College to Honor Three Individuals for Building on Dr. King’s Dream
Bucks County Community College, which has been making the dream of higher education a reality for nearly 60 years, will honor three individuals with the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Awards on Friday, January 26. Tom Jennings, chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, and Associate Vice President Kevin L. Antoine, J.D.,…
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Three WCU College of Health Sciences Faculty Receive Awards
During December’s commencement ceremonies, three faculty from West Chester University’s College of Health Sciences (CHS) were recognized for their excellence in the classroom and beyond. All three honorees teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. The E. Riley Holman Memorial Faculty Award was presented to Chiwoneso Tinago, associate professor of public health sciences. The award recognizes her demonstration…
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Pennsylvania American Water Recognizes the American Water Charitable Foundation Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced 8 organizations were awarded a 2023 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education grants, supporting communities served by Pennsylvania American Water. “Investing in the communities and the people we serve is very important…
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Pennsylvania American Water Wins Infrastructure Award at Building Berks Awards and Expo
Pennsylvania American Water, prioritizing safety for employees, emergency responders, and the community, recently won an infrastructure award for their Chlorine Conversion Project in Birdsboro, Berks County. The project, which was completed in December 2022, converted 1-ton chlorine gas cylinders to bulk liquid sodium hypochlorite tanks. Recognized as a potential hazard if left untreated properly, the…
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Immaculata University’s Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Ranked Among Nation’s Best
Forbes Advisor Education named Immaculata University’s online doctorate in educational leadership as one of the top 10 online Ed.D. programs in the U.S., out of 182 programs offered nationwide by accredited, nonprofit colleges. The Forbes team provides unbiased rankings for institutions and degree programs based on data about affordability, graduation rates and student experience drawn from the National Center…
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Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie, Eagles CEO, Honored with Living Legacy Award
Jeffrey Lurie, Chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Eagles and Wynnewood resident, was recently honored by the Urban Affairs Coalition, writes Yahoo. On Friday, November 17, Lurie was honored with the Living Legacy Award during the Urban Affairs Coalition’s 54th Anniversary breakfast event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Living Legacy Award is presented to…
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West Chester University Professor to Be Honored by The Fund for Women and Girls
During its 7th annual Champions of Change Breakfast on Oct. 25 at The Farmhouse at People’s Light, The Fund for Women and Girls will honor West Chester University Professor of Management Susan Fiorentino, J.D., with the Gladys Black “Woman of Distinction” Award. With expertise in the area of employment and labor law, Professor Fiorentino has conducted…
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Big Ten Leadership Program Selects Penn State Abington Professor for Fellowship
The Big Ten Leadership Program selected Friederike Baer, associate professor of history and the division head for Arts and Humanities at Penn State Abington, as a fellow for the 2023-24 year. She was nominated for the fellowship based on her demonstrated exceptional abilities and administrative promise. ALP is an intensive, yearlong professional development experience that addresses the challenges of academic administration at major…
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held on October 6. Over 100 guests attended the event hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. The awards presented during the evening were the Circle of Excellence Distinguished Honoree award, Outstanding Alumna, and Outstanding Young…
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Fulbright Aids Penn State Abington Professor’s Work on Gender in Financial Market Reactions
Zhanel DeVides, assistant professor of accounting at Penn State Abington, won a highly competitive Fulbright-University of Vaasa Scholar Award to conduct research on an international scale this fall. Her project at the Finnish university explores how the gender of corporate managers influences market expectations for future earnings. DeVides is collecting data on executives who provide information to investors and analysts and…
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West Chester University One of 7 Pennsylvania Colleges to Receive Diversity Award
For the fourth year, West Chester University has received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The HEED Award is the only national honor to recognize institutions of higher education for their outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. West Chester joins nearby…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Remarkable U.S. News Ranking Jump and Ambitious Projects
In a year marking its 75th anniversary, Gwynedd Mercy University has made quite the leap, ascending 71 spots in the U.S. News Best Colleges List, one of the most substantial jumps nationally, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This achievement comes as U.S. News has updated its 2024 ranking methodology, placing a…
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Immaculata University to Hold Awards Reception, Golf Invitational to Support Student Scholarships
Immaculata University will host the Immaculata University Awards Reception and silent auction on Friday, Oct. 6 in the Great Hall, bringing together alumni and friends to celebrate the 2023 Honorees. Immaculata University and the Alumni Association proudly honor those members of the IU community who have made an impact on their profession, community, and Immaculata…
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