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Immaculata Symphony to Celebrate School’s Centennial at Fall Concert on Nov. 6
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Fall Concert, entitled “Centennial Celebration,” on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the school’s founding in 1920. Under the leadership of Music Director Joseph Gehring, the Immaculata Symphony’s…
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Former Harleysville Group Headquarters Acquired by Malvern-Based Developer for $10.5 Million
Malvern-based E. Kahn Development has acquired the former Harleysville Group headquarters in Montgomery County. It bought the site from Broadstone Net Lease for $10.5 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 241,688-square-foot building was constructed in 1950 and sits on a 48.7-acre plot. According to property records, Broadstone purchased the property in…
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Initial Decision to Cut Popular Health Benefit Yields Question for Vanguard: Who Made the Call?
Earlier this month, Vanguard made a controversial decision to cut some retiree medical benefits, and in the aftermath, chain-of-command questions are arising, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move was met with extremely vehement pushback from the Malvern-based investment giant’s current and former employees. They see the firm’s generous benefits package as compensation…
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Stock of Local Biopharmaceutical Company Takes a Dive After Disappointing Trial for Its Lead Therapy
Malvern-based Galera Therapeutics’ stock fell by more than 70 percent after the biopharmaceutical firm announced that its cancer drug candidate did not meet its primary endpoint during late-stage clinical testing, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company’s lead experimental cancer therapy, GC4419, is being developed as a treatment for severe oral mucositis…
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Meridian Bank Again Earns ‘Sm-All Star’ Status as Top-Performing Bank
For the second year in a row, Meridian Bank has earned a spot on Piper Sandler’s ‘Sm-All Star’ list, a line-up of top-performing U.S. small-cap banks. Piper Sandler, a middle-market investment bank and institutional securities firm, publishes this list annually in order to “uncover the next crop of stellar mid-cap banks before they are discovered…
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Immaculata University Offers Four-Week Classes During Winter Session
Immaculata University’s winter session, which begins Dec. 13 and ends Jan. 7, will offer a number of courses covering diverse topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All classes are online, and undergraduate courses will be discounted at $300 per credit during this time. Winter offerings include popular courses in world civilization, business, art, healthcare,…
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Vanguard CEO on Abrupt Medical Benefit Cuts: ‘We Missed the Mark’
Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley issued an apology last week to current and retired employees over the company’s cutting of key medical benefits with no notice, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I sincerely apologize for the anxiety and stress this decision has caused,” he said. “We know we missed the mark. I can assure…
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Vanguard Reverses Decision to Terminate Popular Medical Benefit for Current, Retired Employees
Within a day of its announcement, Malvern-based investment giant Vanguard reversed its decision to terminate a popular medical benefit. Many of its current and past employees depend on the company perk to mitigate healthcare costs, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vanguard first said the retiree medical account (RMA) benefit would be removed on…
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Honey Brook Resident Receives Presidential Scholarship from Immaculata
Immaculata University has announced that freshman Marie Wadlinger, a Honey Brook resident and graduate of Twin Valley High School, has earned the Presidential Scholarship. The amount of the Presidential Scholarship is equal to annual full-time undergraduate tuition and is awarded to a select number of students with a record of academic excellence. Students are evaluated…
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Penn State Great Valley Adds Workforce and Career Development Certificate
Penn State Great Valley recently announced the launch of a new professional development program: the Workforce and Career Development Certificate. The four-course program provides important tools, knowledge, and awareness to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, capabilities, and capacities of the modern workforce. All courses are grounded in real-world challenges and opportunities and cover new technologies, making the…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Virtual Open House on Wednesday
Penn State Great Valley will host a virtual open house on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 5-6 PM. Attendees will watch informational presentations to learn more about Penn State Great Valley’s graduate degrees and professional development programs. Discover how an advanced degree or certificate can move the needle on and advance your career. Collect information on…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Opening Reception for ‘Celebration of Trees’ Art Exhibit on Thursday
Penn State Great Valley will host an in-person opening reception for its latest art exhibit, “Celebration of Trees,” on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 PM in the Henry Art Gallery. The exhibit will be on display at Penn State Great Valley until December 7 and features works by artists in the Da Vinci Art Alliance…
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Amid Rampant Career Twists and Turns, Vanguard Introduces Auto-Portability Service for 401(k) Clients
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has partnered with Retirement Clearinghouse to introduce an auto-portability service for its 401(k) clients, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The capability enables 401(k) participants to move accounts automatically from a former employer to a present employer. The investment management giant engaged the fintech company to provide plan sponsors using…
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Immaculata University Expands Its Nursing Facilities with New Simulation Lab
Immaculata University has expanded its nursing facilities by opening a new nursing simulation laboratory. Each year, Immaculata educates more than 350 nursing students within a variety of programs. “Students will benefit from practicing in a simulated hospital environment that will prepare them for the real world of nursing,” said Dr. Sharon Barnes, assistant professor and…
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Immaculata Symphony to Host First-Ever Outdoor Concert on Sunday
On Sunday, Sept. 26, the Immaculata Symphony will hold its first-ever outdoor concert, on Back Campus at 3 PM. The rain location is Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Under the direction of Music Director Joseph Gehring, this…
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Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Partners with Immaculata University to Offer Dual Enrollment Courses
Officials from Conwell-Egan Catholic High School (CEC) in Bucks County and Immaculata University joined to sign an official agreement that entered both schools into a collaborative educational partnership that offers dual enrollment courses and an Academic and Career Academy for CEC students. With the partnership, Immaculata will provide three unique opportunities for CEC students to…
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Malvern Prep To Unveil “Wall of Distinction” Honoring Community Members Who Have Made Social Impact
On September 15th, Malvern Preparatory School, an independent Augustinian school for boys, will induct an Inaugural Class of alumni and community members to an honorary institution that brings an entirely new meaning to ‘Hall of Fame.’ While many schools, including Malvern, have programs to commemorate athletic achievements, The James H. Stewart IV Wall of Distinction…
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Immaculata Student Whose ‘Capacity for Compassion, Empathy Runs Deep’ Honored with Saint Catherine Medal
Immaculata University senior Francesca Kalie has been awarded the prestigious Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for 2021-2022. Kalie, who is studying biology and secondary education, is the senior class president, commuter assistant, admissions ambassador, and treasurer of the IU Dance Company. She plans to teach middle school science after graduating. “When I found out that…
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