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Chestnut Hill College Names Troy A. Miller as Vice President of Enrollment Management
Chestnut Hill College is excited to announce that it has appointed Troy A. Miller as Vice President of Enrollment Management. With more than 20 years of experience at both public and private higher education intuitions, Troy Miller brings a comprehensive approach to student recruitment and retention to increase and diversify application and enrollment growth. “The…
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Two H.O.P.E. Scholars Graduate with Chestnut Hill College’s Class of 2021
Two recipients of Chestnut Hill College’s innovative H.O.P.E. Scholarship Program have used their H.O.P.E. grants to complete their education and earn their Bachelor of Science degrees at the College’s virtual 94th Commencement ceremonies. Kenyatta Burton and Gwendolyn Washington-Smith, who earned degrees in Human Services and Early Childhood Studies respectively, were members of the first cohort of…
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On the Market: Chestnut Hill College’s St. Michael’s Hall Has Woodmere Art Museum Showing Interest
St. Michael’s Hall in Chestnut Hill, home of the Sisters of St. Joseph for nearly a century that was previously an opulent estate for a string of wealthy Philadelphia families, has been put up for sale, writes Peter Crimmins for the WHYY. The religious order that runs Chestnut Hill College has owned the 15-room mansion…
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Chestnut Hill College to Recognize Ann and Mark Baiada of BAYADA Home Health Care at Annual Scholarship Gala
The local couple will be the recipients of a Lifetime of Service and Achievement Award and will assist the College in reaching a $400,000 goal to help fund student scholarships. Chestnut Hill College will honor Ann and Mark Baiada of BAYADA Home Health Care at its 12th Annual Scholarship Gala on Thursday, May 13, 2021. In celebration of their…
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Chestnut Hill College Celebrates 40+ Years Providing Montessori Training to Educators
Since the early 1970’s, Chestnut Hill College (CHC) has been committed to training educators in the Montessori Method. There are over 5,000 Montessori schools in the United States and 500 are public programs, according to the American Montessori Society. In Pennsylvania, there are over 200 Montessori schools and childcare centers. Montessori is a method of education that is based on…
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Back to School: Chestnut Hill College Announces Full Return To Campus For Fall 2021 Semester
Chestnut Hill College has announced that it plans to fully re-open its campus with in-person, on-campus learning for the Fall 2021 semester, scheduled to start in late August. Under the leadership of its COVID-19 Task Force, the College’s decision follows a comprehensive review of the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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SEPTA’s Regional Rail Chestnut Hill West Line Back in Business
Regular riders who were worried that SEPTA’s Regional Rail Chestnut Hill West Line might not come back after being suspended nearly a year ago due to the pandemic can breathe a sigh of relief, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The rail line resumed weekday service on Monday. Trains are scheduled to run between…
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Chestnut Hill College’s New Scholarship Helps Adult Students Finish Their Degrees
Chestnut Hill College’s Helping Others by Providing Education scholarship is helping adult students who have left school to return so they can finish their degrees, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scholarship was established with a $300,000 gift from 1977 alumna and board member Margaret McCaffery and her husband, Michael. It is available…
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See Which Local Towns Are Among Top Five Hotspots for Homebuyers in Montco
Three Montgomery County towns are among the top five hotspots in the Philadelphia area where homebuyers are most focused to start 2021, writes Prevu Real Estate for the Philly Voice. . . Conshohocken, which sits on the Schuylkill River shores, has been attracting both first-time homebuyers and veteran homeowners. Among the many advantages this picturesque…
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Pottstown Hospital’s Tower Health Receives Massive Credit Downgrade from Fitch Ratings
Tower Health, which owns Montgomery County’s Pottstown Hospital, received a three-tier credit downgrade from Fitch Ratings on Monday, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The credit rating agency cited the nonprofit’s average monthly losses of $14 million as the reason for its massive downgrade and warned that future multi-notch downgrades could follow if Tower…
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A Pathway Leading to Degree Completion: One Adult Student’s Successful Journey at Chestnut Hill College
An investment in yourself, such as a college education, helps you create a viable future both personally and professionally. Even with this knowledge, it is often difficult for adults to start or return to college. The thought of attending classes, managing homework, juggling family and work obligations along with concerns regarding cost can be overwhelming.…
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Tower Health to Temporarily Cut Management Pay at Local Hospitals As COVID-19 Losses Continue to Mount
Tower Health will implement temporary salary cuts of 10 percent or 15 percent for its executives and managers, including those at Pottstown Hospital and Chestnut Hill Hospital, as COVID-19 losses continue to mount, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move will save the nonprofit system around $11.6 million through June. The move comes…
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Sister Carol Jean Vale to Retire as President of Chestnut Hill College After 3 Decades
Chestnut Hill College and the Sisters of Saint Joseph have announced that Sister Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., one of the nation’s longest serving and most accomplished college presidents, will retire after 30 years at the completion of her current five-year term in June 2022. Carol Jean Vale began her lifelong connection with Chestnut Hill…
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Still No Timeline on Return of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West, Cynwyd Lines
While some of the SEPTA lines that were suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak slowly started to return over the summer, the Chestnut Hill West and Cynwyd Lines remained suspended, with no definite date given on their reinstatement, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two lines have some of the lowest ridership of…
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Historic Greylock Mansion in Chestnut Hill Garners Major Attention After Being Featured on Popular Instagram Account
After being featured on the wildly popular Instagram account Cheap Old Houses, the historic Greylock Mansion in Chestnut Hill quickly turned into a hot real estate opportunity, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Style. . . “The photo on Cheap Old Houses received more than 50,000 likes,” said listing agent Nigel Richards of Nigel and Company.…
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New Hybrid Instructional Model: Chestnut Hill College Prepares to Welcome Students Back to Campus for Spring
For over 97 years, Chestnut Hill College has remained committed to putting its students first. The pursuit of academic excellence and educating the whole person in an environment that prioritizes innovation, education, and personal development has always been at the forefront of CHC’s mission. For that reason, the College is thrilled to be able to…
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Chestnut Hill College Hosting Premiere of Virtual Carol Night Tomorrow
Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30PM – Virtual Carol Night A Chestnut Hill College tradition that’s been beloved for generations of Griffins is being kept alive during the pandemic by going virtual. Premiering on YouTube at 7:30PM, Virtual Carol Night is the perfect opportunity to cozy up under a nice warm blanket and watch the special…
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Due to Revenue Loss During Pandemic, SEPTA May Slash Many Services
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, SEPTA has experienced devastating financial losses and may be forced to eliminate many of its services over the next decade, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These eliminations include Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West, and Cynwyd Regional Rail lines. SEPTA will also be limiting service on…
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