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Familiar Face Returns to Penn State Great Valley as Its New Associate Chief Academic Officer
Penn State Great Valley’s new Associate Chief Academic Officer, Ronnie Godshalk, has been familiar with the campus for a while, writes Christy Selagy for Penn State News. Although her full-time appointment began at the start of the fall semester, she’s been on campus since January transitioning to the new role. Godshalk’s relationship with Great Valley…
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Climate Change is No Laughing Matter, But New Movie from Malvern’s Adam McKay is Aiming for a Smile
While the new movie by Malvern native Adam McKay, Don’t Look Up, focuses on an extinction-level event, his main goal while creating the star-studded feature was to make everybody laugh, writes Gary Thompson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McKay had climate change on his mind when he wrote the script for the movie three years ago,…
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‘We’re Quickly Growing Here’: Need for More Elbow Room Prompts Meridian Bank to Purchase Building in Exton
After outgrowing its Malvern headquarters, Meridian Bank has purchased a 32,800-square-foot office building in Exton. The site will be used for the expansion of the financial services company, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Meridian bought 367 Eagleview Boulevard for $3.69 million from Willner Properties, which acquired the site that was vacated by…
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Immaculata University to Host December Admissions Events for Adult Undergraduates and Grad Students
Immaculata University will hold two admissions events in December, an on-campus session for adult undergraduates on Saturday, Dec. 11 and an online open house for graduate students on Monday, Dec. 13. Immaculata’s College of Adult Professional Studies will host the Dec. 11 event from 10 AM-12 PM for adult students interested in earning an associate…
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Penn State Great Valley Chancellor James Nemes to Retire
Penn State Great Valley chancellor James Nemes has announced his decision to retire effective July 1, 2022, after more than a decade of service to the campus. “Penn State Great Valley has made great strides under Dr. Nemes’s leadership,” said Kelly Austin, interim senior vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor at Penn State.…
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Penn State Great Valley Raising Funds for Its Arts and Culture Program on GivingTuesday
Today, Penn State’s seventh GivingTuesday is an opportunity to remind its students that they are a part of a community that believes in their potential. It is a chance to show support for the people and programs that shape the university. It’s a day to remind friends and neighbors that “We Are” a community that stands beside…
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Immaculata Symphony to Host Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Christmas concert, “Christmas Around the World,” in Alumnae Hall on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3 PM. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Take a trip around the world with the Immaculata Symphony…
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Montgomery County’s Best Thanksgiving Dinners: Gobble the Goodness, Sidestep the Stress
It’s common for the Thanksgiving holiday to become a spree for everyone but the chef. He or she is often stuck in the kitchen while family chit-chat unfolds or family football games overtake the front lawn or events like the televised National Dog Show engages guests. If Montgomery County meal preparers are ready to cede…
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Layer 8 Security Establishes Scholarship for Info Science Students at Penn State Great Valley
Malvern-based Layer 8 Security has a connection to Penn State Great Valley that runs deeper than the physical proximity. CEO and co-founder Jeffrey Lipson earned his master’s degree in information science from the campus after serving almost six years of active duty in the Marine Corps. Last year, Lipson created cybersecurity units for the Marine…
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Immaculata to Host Christmas Meet-and-Greet on Dec. 1
Immaculata University’s undergraduate admissions staff will host a Christmas meet-and-greet event on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 5-7 PM in Villa Maria Hall. Prospective students are invited to view Immaculata’s beautiful Christmas decorations and enjoy light refreshments. Weather permitting, current students will provide lantern-lit tours of the campus and its holiday lights. This meet-and-greet event will…
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Wall Street Journal: Catholic Nonprofit Based in Malvern Says Mass Shouldn’t Be Experienced Like Netflix
Churches have changed significantly during the pandemic, leaving many Christian leaders from Chester County and across the country wrestling with how to bring people back into the pews. The Catholic Leadership Institute, a Malvern-based nonprofit, has a particularly strong reaction to the trend in virtual attendance, writes Janet Adamy for The Wall Street Journal. Over…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Lecture by Biographer of Abolitionist William Still
William C. Kashatus will discuss his new book, William Still: The Underground Railroad and the Angel at Philadelphia, on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 PM at Penn State Great Valley’s Conference Center Building. Based in Philadelphia, Still, a free-born African-American, built a reputation as a courageous leader, writer, philanthropist, and guide for fugitive slaves. Still…
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Join Immaculata University for Nursing RN-BSN and ABSN Information Session on Nov. 13
Join Immaculata University for an RN-BSN and ABSN Nursing Information Session on Nov. 13. Interested in earning your bachelor’s degree in nursing? Immaculata University will hold an online information session on Saturday, November 13, at 10 a.m. for registered nurses and college graduates. Current Immaculata nursing students and faculty members will offer nursing program information,…
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Former QVC CEO Puts Georgian-Style Estate on the Market for $2.95M
Last week Doug Briggs, former CEO of Chester County-based QVC, put his estate on the market, with an asking price of $2.95 million. Kennedy Rose, for the Philadelphia Business Journal, profiled the Malvern property, with its movie theater, huge wine cellar, and stately exterior. The home, built in 1990, features five bedrooms and seven full…
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Data Analytics Student at Penn State Great Valley Turns Internship into Full-Time Job
Summer internships help scores of Penn State Great Valley students develop valuable real-world experiences that can lead to full-time jobs, writes Christy Selagy for the university. For Master of Science in Data Analytics student Mahgol Nowparvar, her internship and upcoming full-time job couldn’t be more related. Nowparvar spent the summer as an engineering systems analyst intern for 3M,…
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Editor of Hemingway Letters Project to Speak at Penn State Great Valley on Thursday
Sandra Spanier, an English professor at Penn State and editor of the Hemingway Letters Project, will talk about the project to locate, research, and publish the complete collected letters of Ernest Hemingway on Thursday, Nov. 4 at Penn State Great Valley. Hemingway, who won the 1954 Noble Prize in literature, made a profound impact on…
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In the Competitive Market of Montco Supermarkets, A Tried-and-True Brand Stays Relevant
Phila. area grocery shoppers have a multitude of choices for amassing food and other goods. And several of the current competitors — Wegman’s, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, even Hello Fresh — are decidedly high-end. But a legacy brand has shouldered on, becoming the region’s top grocery store chain for 2021, according to statistics from a…
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Malvern Mansion Full of Intrigue — and a Checkered Ownership History — Again Up for Sale
A Malvern mansion on a 2.4-acre property encircled by Valley Creek Preserve is up for sale for $9.875 million, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This 22,000-square-foot home has 29 rooms, including seven bedrooms and nine full and three half bathrooms. Other highlights include a wine cellar, a movie theater, and even a…
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