• Montgomery County Community College to Host Spring Open House Events Apr. 12, 26

    Montgomery County Community College to Host Spring Open House Events Apr. 12, 26

    Springtime is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time of year to learn all that Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has to offer. MCCC is proud to host free open house events at the Pottstown Campus on Saturday, Apr. 12, and Blue Bell Campus on Saturday, Apr. 26, for prospective students, their families,…

  • MCCC Hosts Hospitality Institute Industry Day for High School Students

    MCCC Hosts Hospitality Institute Industry Day for High School Students

    Two hundred Montgomery County high school students considering a future career in the hospitality and culinary arts industries were invited to a special event at Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) new Hospitality Institute on the Blue Bell Campus recently. Students from Central Montco Technical High School, Norristown Area High School, North Montco Technical Career Center,…

  • MCCC Mustangs Women’s Basketball Team Captures North Atlantic District Crown for First Time

    MCCC Mustangs Women’s Basketball Team Captures North Atlantic District Crown for First Time

    This season was one of celebrations and milestones for the Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Mustangs women’s basketball team. On Saturday, Mar. 1, the Mustangs defeated Rowan College of South Jersey, Gloucester, 48-42 to win the North Atlantic District Championship, securing their first-ever Regional Championship since MCCC relaunched the Mustangs Intercollegiate Athletics program in 2008.…

  • MCCC’s ‘Montco on the Move’ Podcast Launches New Wellness Series

    MCCC’s ‘Montco on the Move’ Podcast Launches New Wellness Series

    Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) podcast, Montco on the Move, has teamed up with the College’s Wellness Center to begin a new series dedicated to promoting student wellness. Dr. Nichole Kang, director of MCCC’s Wellness Center, said the goal of the wellness series is to promote the free, holistic support resources available to all students…

  • MCCC Tourism and Hospitality Management Alumna Credits Program for Career Launch

    MCCC Tourism and Hospitality Management Alumna Credits Program for Career Launch

    Simmy Ramchandani wasn’t sure what the future would hold for her after graduating high school. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do; I was an average student,” the 22-year-old, from Harleysville said. “I didn’t find myself loving any subject or course in school. What I loved doing was working at a retirement community, serving…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the following positions: Faculty Diversity Fellowship Program – English and Part-Time Non-Credit Facilitator for Manufacturing and Maintenance (Temporary, Grant Funded).  Faculty Diversity Fellowship Program – English The Faculty Diversity Fellowship Program – English in support of the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, promotes and advances the…

  • Normandy Farm to Be Featured on ‘World’s Greatest!…’ as Premier Fall Wedding Destination

    Normandy Farm to Be Featured on ‘World’s Greatest!…’ as Premier Fall Wedding Destination

    Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center has been selected to appear in Episode 368 of World’s Greatest!…, the celebrated television series airing on the Bloomberg Network. The episode will showcase Normandy Farm’s distinction as a premier fall wedding destination and will air on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2:00 PM (EST). As part of the show’s…

  • MCCC Board of Trustees Elects Officers for 2025 and Welcomes New Trustees

    MCCC Board of Trustees Elects Officers for 2025 and Welcomes New Trustees

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Board of Trustees recently elected new officers for the 2025 calendar year and welcomed three newly appointed trustees. During a public meeting on Feb. 10, the trustees elected Donald Lyons as Chair, Eleanor M. Dezzi as Vice Chair, Lisa B. Binder as Treasurer, Dr. Theresa M. Reilly as Secretary, and Katherine D. Carter as Assistant Secretary. “I am honored to…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the following positions: Part-Time Custodian – 2nd Shift (Blue Bell) and Reading Instructor/Assistant Professor. Part-Time Custodian – 2nd Shift (Blue Bell) The purpose of this position is to maintain a clean and sanitary environment at theCollege. This position is the second shift (5-10:00 PM) at 25 hours per…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the following positions: Director of Workforce Development – Information Technology, Part-Time CISCO Academy Administrator, and Hospitality Institute Program Coordinator. Director of Workforce Development – Information Technology The Director of Workforce Development – Information Technology will work to sustain, develop, and grow programming. These will include non-credit courses, certificates,…

  • Blue Bell’s ThirdLaw Molecular is Creating Science that Looks Like Magic

    Blue Bell’s ThirdLaw Molecular is Creating Science that Looks Like Magic

    Temple University spinout ThirdLaw Molecular is pioneering a new class of molecules designed to create more effective, faster, and cheaper drugs, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Based in Blue Bell, PA, the company uses its proprietary Spiroligomer technology, developed by founder and president Dr. Christian Schafmeister. Spiroligomer molecules are synthetic, easy to…

  • MCCC’s Presidential Symposium on Diversity Will Feature Roberto Clemente Jr.

    MCCC’s Presidential Symposium on Diversity Will Feature Roberto Clemente Jr.

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is excited to host Roberto Clemente Jr., Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, and former Professional Baseball Player and Broadcaster, as the keynote speaker for its annual Presidential Symposium on Diversity. The event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11:00 AM in MCCC’s newly renovated Cultural Center Theater, Science Center building (1313…

  • MCCC Nursing Pinning Ceremony Honors New Graduates

    MCCC Nursing Pinning Ceremony Honors New Graduates

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated the graduation of 28 nursing students from the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Program, who are ready to share their skills, compassion, and dedication with the patients they will serve. The College held a special pinning ceremony on Dec. 17 in the Montco Cultural Center theater…

  • MCCC Municipal Police Academy Celebrates 23 Graduating Cadets

    MCCC Municipal Police Academy Celebrates 23 Graduating Cadets

    Twenty-three Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Municipal Police Academy cadets began their careers as newly minted officers recently, following the program’s graduation ceremony. Of the graduating class members, nine cadets were sponsored by area police departments coming into the Academy. Ten were hired or received conditional offers upon completion of the program. More are expected to be…

  • Blue Bell’s Unisys Goes In-House for New CEO, Michael Thomson

    Blue Bell’s Unisys Goes In-House for New CEO, Michael Thomson

    Unisys COO Michael Thomson will take over for Peter Altabef in April as CEO and president, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Altabef, who served at the helm for a decade, will remain as board chair, a role he has held since 2018. Thomson joined Unisys in 2015, serving as CFO before becoming…

  • Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s Ballet, ‘A Philadelphia Nutcracker’ Returns to MCCC Dec. 14-15

    Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s Ballet, ‘A Philadelphia Nutcracker’ Returns to MCCC Dec. 14-15

    Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s beloved production of A Philadelphia Nutcracker will be performed at the Montco Cultural Center Theatre in the Science Center Building on Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Blue Bell Campus (1313 Morris Road). Philadelphia Dance Theatre will celebrate 25 years of its signature holiday presentation of The Nutcracker with in-person performances on Saturday,…

  • Blue Bell Rotary Club Partners with MCCC and Whitpain Township for 5K of the Burbs & Wellness Fest on Nov. 2

    Blue Bell Rotary Club Partners with MCCC and Whitpain Township for 5K of the Burbs & Wellness Fest on Nov. 2

    Blue Bell Rotary Club, in partnership with Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) and Whitpain Township Parks & Recreation, will host the 5K of the Burbs & Wellness Fest on Saturday, Nov. 2. Held at MCCC’s Health Sciences Center (340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell), this family-friendly event promises activities for all ages, whether you’re a seasoned…

  • The Phil’s Tavern Burger with Crab Cake and Lobster Is a Must-Try

    The Phil’s Tavern Burger with Crab Cake and Lobster Is a Must-Try

    Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently visited The Phil’s Tavern in Blue Bell and tried the popular Surf-n-Turf Burger, a burger topped with a crab cake and lobster. The Phil’s Tavern which has been a part of the community for 39 years, is known for its large portions and its family-friendly atmosphere. Charles Compagnucci, owner of…