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Blue Bell-based Unisys Reduces Its Real Estate Footprint by Nearly a Third, Focuses Future on Hoteling, Gig Workers
Blue Bell-based Unisys has decided to adopt some of its pandemic-era practices going forward, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company executives plan to keep its real estate footprint reduced by 27 percent and implement hoteling at its remaining office space as well as expand its hiring to gig workers. Before the…
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Blue Bell-based Unisys Moves to Acquire Unify Square in Cash-on-Hand Transaction
Unisys has entered into an agreement to acquire Unify Square and funding the sale with cash on hand, writes Yahoo Finance. Unify Square is the top experience management provider for secure collaboration and communications platforms. “The acquisition of Unify Square will enhance Unisys’ digital workplace services business to drive increased revenue growth and improved profitability…
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Gilbertsville Girl Who Took Her First Class at 12 Graduates from Montgomery County Community College at 15
Abigail Brand, of Gilbertsville, has proven that age is but a number after graduating from Montgomery County Community College at just fifteen and delivered the commencement speech, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I was actually 12 when I took my first class,” said Brand. She emphasized that a college degree is within reach for others…
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Montgomery County Community College Celebrates its 54th Commencement with Three Drive-in Ceremonies
With horns honking and families cheering, Montgomery County Community College and the Class of 2021 celebrated its 54th Commencement during three drive-in ceremonies on Thursday, May 20, held at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. Starting in the morning, the graduates filled the Morris Road parking lot in decorated cars for each ceremony. The…
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‘Smashing’ success: MCCC Mustangs Win First eSports Championship Crown
Nearly a year to the day after it was announced Montgomery County Community College would add “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” to its roster of Mustangs eSports games, the team has taken home its first league title. The Mustangs team was crowned champion in the first-ever Collegiate Aces Series Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament powered by…
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MCCC’s Launching Women Leaders Event Prepares Female Students for the Workplace
When navigating the job market and workplace, women often face significant challenges including gender stereotypes surrounding appearance and leadership abilities, income inequality, and a lack of female role models. Enter the Women Leaders event! To help female students address these hurdles and others, Montgomery County Community College held a virtual symposium, Launching Women Leaders 2021.…
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MCCC Online Panel Discussion May 12: The Benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Please join Montgomery County Community College and their speakers on May 12 for a discussion highlighting the Benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans. The College’s new Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation hosts this great new event and discussion, entitled “How ESOPs Can Unlock Success for Your Business and Transform Our…
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MCCC Massage Therapy Program Graduates Offer Feel-Good Thanks
Montgomery County Community College’s newest Massage Therapy Program graduates quickly used their new skills and education to show their appreciation and to say “thank you.” Eight students graduated from the program on April 9 and provided 20- to 30-minute chair and table massages to MCCC’s facilities employees to acknowledge their daily work to keep the…
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National Science Foundation Awards MCCC Grant for Cell and Gene Therapy Workforce Development
The NSF has awarded a $573,347 grant to Montgomery County Community College to support MCCC’s efforts to build Southeastern Pennsylvania’s advanced technical workforce for the cell and gene therapy industry. The rapidly growing industry of cell and gene therapy holds great promise in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and inherited genetic disorders. Unlike…
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VFTCB Celebrates the “Power Of Travel” With Exciting In-Person All-Outdoor Event
On Monday, May 3 the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) will welcome attendees at Bluestone Country Club! The event will be starting with a hot air balloon at 11 a.m. to celebrate “The Power of Travel” before an outdoor rally for U.S. Travel’s National Travel & Tourism Week. Please note everyone is maintaining…
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Spice Up Your Spring and Summer with Normandy Farm’s Craft & ‘Cue Events in Blue Bell
Normandy Farm is so excited to announce their Craft & ‘Cue Events coming up this spring and summer, starting with the Terrace Opening Party on Thursday, May 6. Kick off the warm weather season with our Mother’s Day events! Mother’s DaySunday, May 9 Mother’s Day is Sunday May 9, and we’re celebrating Mom! Join us…
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Harleysville Native Kyle Longacre is Appointed New Dean of Workforce and Economic Development at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Longacre, of Harleysville, as the new Dean of Workforce and Economic Development following a competitive national search. He also oversees the launching and implementation of the new Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation. The Baker Center of Excellence will…
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Bastecki-Perez Inaugurated as MCCC’s Sixth President During Drive-In Ceremony
Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez was inaugurated as Montgomery County Community College’s sixth president. It was held at a special drive-in ceremony at MCCC’s Blue Bell Campus. A procession of area community college presidents, former MCCC presidents, special guests, MCCC leadership, and Dr. Bastecki-Perez was led by the festive beat of the East Coast Drumline. The…
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Tomorrow! Montgomery County Community College to Host Online Open House Events April 24 & May 4
Spring is in the air and it’s the perfect time to find out how to benefit from a Montgomery County Community College education with their upcoming virtual open house events. MCCC will host three spring online open house events beginning Saturday, April 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., and again Tuesday, May 4, first from…
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MCCC Named One of the ‘Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges’ in the Nation for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth year in a row, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is recognized nationally for its exceptional commitment to cultivating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace and learning environment. “Diverse: Issues In Higher Education” and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) have again named MCCC as one of the Most Promising Places to Work…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host Virtual Earth Day Celebration—and to Save the Trees!
Earth Day is April 22 and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is doing its part to celebrate and protect the planet by hosting a series of virtual presentations promoting sustainability and Earth-friendly practices. A live online event will be held Thursday, April 22 from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. The event will include three…
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Don’t Miss the Livestream Inauguration Ceremony for Montgomery County Community College President Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez
Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez became the sixth President of Montgomery County Community College in May 2020, and the college will host the Inauguration Ceremony on Friday, April 16, via livestream. As the leader of the institution, Dr. Bastecki-Perez relies on her decades-long career in academia to guide every aspect of student life, faculty involvement, community…
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Montgomery County Community College eSports Student-Athlete Named to National Sports Scholar Award List
A Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) student-athlete has won a national award recognizing her work both in the classroom and on the digital playing field. “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education” magazine announced its 2021 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award list of recipients, which includes Mustangs eSports student-athlete Kiratika Ariyamitr. Ariyamitr, 19, holds a 3.8…
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