Education
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St. Joe’s Closes Merger with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Saint Joseph’s University recently closed its merger with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and is looking forward to future growth across its campuses, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. This is the university’s second merger in just a couple of years. St. Joe’s closed its merger with the University of the Sciences in June…
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Ursinus College Wants to Revitalize Collegeville Downtown Area Near Its Campus
Robyn Hannigan, the president of Ursinus College since July 2022, has a vision that she hopes will allow the college to “map a future around real estate.” She wants to push Ursinus forward by revitalizing the Collegeville downtown area around the campus and adding more shops, restaurants, and residential development along the main strip, writes…
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Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) to Host 2024 Presidential Symposium on Diversity February 13-16
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will be hosting the 2024 Presidential Symposium on Diversity Feb. 13-16 on the college’s campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown and online. This annual capstone event advances and facilitates ongoing public dialogue on diversity and inclusiveness among students, employees and the community. It will include four days of learning and…
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Penn State Abington Grad Is Making a Name for Herself in Applied Behavior Analysis
Quintara Tucker, a Pennsylvania State Abington graduate, has launched two Applied Behavioral Analysis firms as she makes a name for herself in the field, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Applied Behavior Analysis is a type of therapy based on principles of learning and behavior. It is commonly used in special education and as a…
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Villanova, Ursinus and Bryn Mawr’s Endowments Rebounding After a Difficult Year
Last year many endowments at colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area took a financial hit, but this year they are starting to rebound, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As capital markets improve, most endowments like the University of Pennsylvania’s are showing an uptick in investment return. College endowments are gifts and…
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Pennsylvania Will Soon Require a Personal Finance Course for High School Graduation
Pennsylvania will soon be one of only 25 states to require high schools to provide a mandatory personal finance literacy class, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The requirement will begin in 2026-2027, but the full implementation across the state hasn’t yet been worked out. The class must be worth at least half a…
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Merion Mercy Academy Receives Largest Donation in its More than 100-year History
All-girls Catholic High School, Merion Mercy Academy, has received its largest donation in the over 100-year history of the school, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $9.1 million gift came from the Howley Foundation founded by Nick and Lorie Howley. The donation will fund scholarships as well as support enrollment initiatives and…
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Peirce College Graduate and 1865 Law Journal Editor Uses Her Education to Help Others
Lisa Effrig Lagreca is a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies Peirce College graduate. She was also a student-editor of The 1865: the Peirce College Law Journal. Lagreca shares her educational journey and why she wanted to pursue law in the interview below. Where are you from? I am a Bucks County native; however, I currently…
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Three of the Richest Schools in Pennsylvania Are Right Here in Montgomery County
Having the right number of resources to provide the best education possible is important for schools across the country, including Pennsylvania. Here in Montgomery County, it may surprise you to learn that we have three of the top 5 richest schools in the state. The Hill School, Perkiomen School, and Haverford College all made the…
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Peirce College Student Wins Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women
Jennifer LeBold, an organizational leadership student at Peirce College and a full-time senior resource coordinator, is one of the recipients of the Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women. As an employee of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, LeBold learned about Peirce College from her Administrative Director, Dr. Susan Delaney, who encouraged her to apply. She ultimately…
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Two Salus University Students Receive Hanger Foundation Diversity Scholarship
Two Salus University Orthotics and Prosthetics students, Gianna Azcona and Juan Argueta recently received the 2023 Hanger Foundation Diversity Scholarship. The Hanger Foundation launched the Hanger Foundation Diversity Scholarship in 2021 as part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the Orthotics & Prosthetics profession. The new program diversifies the foundation’s offerings, while still…
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Saint Joseph’s University Is Soaring High as New Sponsor of Philadelphia Eagles
Saint Joseph’s University is now the official higher education partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the multiyear partnership haven’t been disclosed. Under the agreement, Saint Joseph’s will have in-game signage at Lincoln Financial Field, and the Eagles and the university will launch a student development…
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Educators Call for More Diversity in Philadelphia Area Schools
Sharif El-Mekki, founder/CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development in Philadelphia is on a mission to increase the pool of Black educators in the Philadelphia area and around the nation, writes Melanie Burney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former teacher turned activist recently organized a gathering for more than 1,300 Black educators in Philadelphia.…
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Montgomery County Community College President Among City & State PA’s 2023 Fifty Over 50
City and State PA’s 2023 Fifty Over 50 list is out and some of Pennsylvania’s most influential leaders over the age of 50 have earned top ranking, including Montgomery County Community College president Victoria Bastecki-Perez. Bastecki-Perez’s commitment for academic access and inclusion stems from her own background, writes Hilary Danailova for City and State PA.…
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Lower Merion School Board and Township Solidify Deal with Haverford on Polo Field
The Polo Field in Haverford has been at the center of a long debate that is finally coming to an end, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Mainline Media News. Lower Merion, Lower Merion Schools, and Haverford have finalized a deal where Haverford will own Polo Field, but both Haverford and Lower Merion will be able to…
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Montgomery County School Officials Plead for More State Education Funding
At a recent public hearing held by the Pennsylvania House Appropriations and Education Committees, Montgomery County school officials implored the committee to increase state funding for schools, writes John Worthington for MediaNews Group. The hearing was a part of a statewide tour on the state of education in Pennsylvania. “Ultimately, thousands of Pennsylvania students are…
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Keith Valley Middle School Student Saves His Friend Using Heimlich Maneuver
Ethan Williams, a seventh grader at Keith Valley Middle School in Horsham, recently saved his classmate Bryce Henry’s life by using the Heimlich maneuver, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “It was a type of thing where it was like a quick reaction, but it was also kind of scary at the same time,” said Williams.…
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New Federal Grant Will Be a ‘Life-Changing Event’ for Manor College Students
Manor College is a recipient of a Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education which will be a “life-changing event” for its students, according to Dr. Jonathn Peri, president of Manor College. He said it is “like winning the education lottery,” adding that “Title III is a very competitive grant. It is a…
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