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Montgomery County Community College Graduate Headed to Ivy League
Blessing Osazuwa, a Montgomery County Community College graduate, has been accepted into Columbia University as a music major in the School of General Studies. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she plans to defer her enrollment until the beginning of the spring 2021 semester. “It really means a lot to me,” said Osazuwa. “I worked really…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Enchanting Converted Stone Bank Barn in Blue Bell
An enchanting converted stone bank barn with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Blue Bell. The historic Barn at Walmere is set on a stunning 5.89 acres with impeccable gardens and a one-acre pond with dock and fountain. The charming building dates back to 1801 and was first…
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With Coronavirus Clouding Student Futures, Community Colleges Provide an Affordable, Alternative Solution
By Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez As thousands of university hopefuls finish their senior year from home, they will soon need to decide where, when and how to continue their education in a COVID-19 world. A lot has changed since the beginning of this academic year. Students’ financial situations, concerns about personal safety and future job…
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Montgomery County Community College Student Team Wins Fourth Place in Prestigious Investment Competition
Competing against more than 100 college teams on an international stage, a team of students at Montgomery County Community College achieved fourth place in the 2020 Vanguard Exchange Traded Funds Challenge for its portfolio performance as well as third place for its risk adjustment performance. The annual challenge is sponsored by the Malvern-based investment giant…
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Blue Bell Country Club Holding Food Drive for Those in Need During COVID-19 Pandemic
Over the next few weeks, residents and members of Blue Bell Country Club will hold a food drive for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. President of Blue Bell Country Club, Bud Hansen III, said the goal was to include residents and members in finding ways to help…
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Montgomery County Community College Once Again Recognized Nationally as Great Place to Work
For the fifth consecutive year, Montgomery County Community College has been named one of the ‘Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges’ in the nation. This award recognizes community and technical colleges that foster diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplaces and learning environments. It is presented by “Diverse: Issues In Higher Education” and the National…
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Blue Bell’s IPS-Integrated Project Services Positively Impacting Lives at a Time When It’s Needed Most
Because of its immersion in the life sciences industry, IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC (IPS) – a Blue Bell-based provider of engineering, procurement, construction management, and validation (EPCMV) services – is positively impacting the lives of so many people throughout the world at a time when it’s needed the most. With a global staff of nearly…
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Montgomery County Community College Mustangs Are 2020 Region XIX Champions
Montgomery County Community College Mustangs Men’s Basketball team won their first-ever Regional title after defeating Middlesex Community College on Feb. 29 (81-61) and the Community College of Philadelphia on March 1 (66-52). Cameron Reid earned Tournament Most Outstanding Player Honors, while Nyere Miller was named Region Coach of the Year. The Mustangs improve to 24-4…
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Following the Sale of Its Federal Business, Blue Bell-Based Unisys Expects 2020 to Be a ‘Reset Year’
Following the sale of its federal business, Blue Bell-based Unisys said it expects 2020 to be a year of transition, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company made the remark at its earnings call earlier this week. There it reported a $10.8 million fourth-quarter loss, or 17 cents per share, compared to…
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Montgomery County Community College Mustangs Take Down Brookdale in Region XIX Playoffs
The Montgomery County Community College congratulates the college’s Mustangs Men’s Basketball team in defeating Brookdale Community College on Tuesday night, Feb. 25, with a final score of 74-70. Brookdale gave them a tough battle, but the Mustangs pulled out the win in the second round of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX…
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Montgomery County Community College Recognized As 2019 Leader College of Distinction for Achieving the Dream Nonprofit
Montgomery County Community College has been named a 2019 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream, the nonprofit leader in championing evidence-based institutional improvement, becoming one of only 11 colleges in the country to receive this prestigious designation. MCCC has been recognized for its work in achieving higher student outcomes and narrowing equity gaps.…
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MONTCO Careers – PRA Health Sciences
PRA Health Sciences, with a location in Blue Bell, provides clinical development services including drug development and regulatory strategy plans, phase I clinical trials, phase II through IV multi-center clinical trials, development and analysis of integrated global clinical databases, and more. Clinical Supplies Planner This position manages clinical supply planning and forecasting for study protocols;…
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Kim Chinh’s One-Woman Performance ‘Reclaiming Vietnam’ To Be Featured As Part Of MCCC’s Bennett Lectureship Series
As part of Montgomery County Community College’s annual Richard K. Bennett Distinguished Lectureship on Peace and Social Justice series, Kim Chinh’s will present her one-woman performance “Reclaiming Vietnam” on March 9 at Parkhouse Hall Atrium on the College’s Central Campus in Blue Bell. The performance will also be simulcast to the school’s South Hall Community…
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MCCC To Host Conference For Parents and Guardians of Special Needs Students Transitioning to Adult Life
Montgomery County Community College will host a Bridging to the Future Conference for parents and guardians of students with special needs who are transitioning from high school into adult life. The conference will take place on April 18 in Parkhouse Hall in Blue Bell. The attendance cost is $35. The event is sponsored by MCCC’s…
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Shares in Blue Bell-Based Unisys Soar After Agreement to Sell Its Government Unit for $1.2 Billion
Blue Bell-based Unisys saw its shares soar 46 percent after it agreed to sell its government contracting unit to SAIC for $1.2 billion, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cash from the sale will allow Unisys to build and purchase better products for its private-sector and foreign-focused Enterprise Solutions group. It will also…
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Women to Watch Profiles Founding Partner of Shemtob Draganosky Taylor in Blue Bell
Women to Watch, a live radio show hosted by Susan Rocco that tells the real story behind the titles of some of the world’s most accomplished women, profiled Lori K. Shemtob, the founding partner of Shemtob Draganosky Taylor in Blue Bell. Shemtob grew up in Massachusetts where from an early age she was influenced by…
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Local Student Helps Start Organization at George Washington University to Raise Awareness About Foster and Adopted Children
Jenna Berman of Blue Bell is one of the students at George Washington University who are helping start an organization to raise awareness about being a foster or adopted child, writes Makena Roberts for The GW Hatchet. The goal of the GW Adopted and Fostered Student Association is both to spread awareness on the adoption…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host AAUW Lansdale’s ‘Discover Your Future’ in STEM Event for Girls
On March 7, Montgomery County Community College will host AAUW Lansdale’s “Discover Your Future” in STEM event for girls from grade five through eight. The occasion is a day of interactive workshops led by outstanding women leaders and role models in various STEM fields, including biology, chemistry, technology, engineering, physics, and math. The goal of…
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