Education
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Bucks County Community College Board of Trustees Announces New President
The Bucks County Community College’s Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Patrick M. Jones will take the helm as the sixth president of Bucks County Community College, effective July 1, 2024. “We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Jones home to Bucks County,” said Board Chair Thomas J. Jennings. “We are confident that he…
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Several Local High Schools Listed Among the Best in the Bucks County Area
The new ranking of the best public high schools in Bucks County is out, and several have come out at the top of the list, writes Cecilia Levine for the Daily Voice. Niche based its ranking on an analysis of key statistics using data from the U.S. Department of Education as well as reviews provided…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome
Alyssa Van Allen ’23 participated in a synod held in Rome in the fall of 2023, prompted by Pope Francis‘ call in 2021 for Church leaders and the faithful to discuss the role of the Catholic Church in the third millennium. Following a training session by colleagues from other universities, including Jeff Wallace, Jim Gallo,…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Awarded Accreditation Candidacy for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Gwynedd Mercy University’s (GMercyU) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program has achieved candidacy status from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. This pre-accreditation, granted for up to five years, reflects the program’s commitment to excellence. The program is set to admit its inaugural class in Fall 2024. Responding to the…
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Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences To Present Inaugural Symposium Event on Apr. 6
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences will present an Inaugural Symposium Event, “Be Informed3: A Wise Way to Excel in Your Healthcare Journey.” The event will take place on Saturday, Apr. 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Holy Family’s Education and Technology Center Auditorium (9801 Frankford Avenue). The Be Informed3 Program is…
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Eastern University’s MBA Now Offers Four Concentrations
Eastern University’s Master of Business Administration is now offering four unique concentrations. The 100-percent-online MBA program has experienced significant enrollment growth over the last several years, with more than 1,500 students currently enrolled in the program. The new concentration pathways will allow students to tailor their education to meet their specific interests, needs, and passions in some…
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Levittown-Born TikTok Star Sean Connolly Makes Song Parodies to Teach and Support Phillies
Sean Connolly, a Levittown-raised TikTok famous teacher in Bethlehem, is popular for his educational remixes of popular throwback songs, writes Beatrice Froman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His spin on “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift helps students count by eights. Usually, the covers help students with math and arithmetic, but for Red October, Connolly…
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Bucks County Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and music and enjoyed small-town life, but her family also dealt with hardship when her dad was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was a teenager. Kelly discussed how she came…
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New Hope-Solebury School District Achieves Recognition as a Top Pennsylvania School
The New Hope-Solebury School District is being spotlighted as a Great Pennsylvania School, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. This recognition comes from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, which designates the title due to “access to rigorous programming, being community-oriented, resiliency, and financial well-being.” To earn this accolade districts must have the following…
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Harcum College’s Power of Possibilities Brunch Celebrates Student Scholars
Harcum College hosted the Power of Possibilities Scholarship Brunch on Friday, February 23, 2024, bringing together student scholars, donors, administrators, faculty, and staff in a celebration of philanthropy and student achievement. The event, held in Klein Hall, welcomed 71 guests to campus, including college trustees and Partnership Site coordinators as well as family members of…
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This Bucks County School District is Among the Most Envied in the U.S.
A Bucks County school district is among the top 250 “most envied school districts” in the country, according to Test Prep Insight. The publication compiled the rankings based on a survey of over 3,000 parents. The survey instructed the participants to discover where they’d want their children to hypothetically go to school. Lower Merion…
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Penn State Great Valley Welcomes Kathryn DiPuppo Tucker as New Director of Development
Penn State Great Valley is announcing Kathryn DiPuppo Tucker as its new Director of Campus Development. Bringing a wealth of experience in fundraising, relationship-building, and community engagement, Kat is joining the team to spearhead philanthropic initiatives and foster a strong connection with the campus community. With a distinguished career in the nonprofit sector, Kat has…
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Central Bucks School District Seeks Community Feedback for New Superintendent Search
The Central Bucks School District is actively seeking input from the community as it embarks on the search for a new superintendent, according to TAPintoDoylestown. This move comes after the previous superintendent’s resignation. The district is collaborating with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit on the search process. Meanwhile, James Scanlon, an experienced educator…
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Penn State Abington Education Majors Support Parents in Selecting Diverse Books for Kids
Penn State Abington students majoring in elementary and early childhood education led a series of workshops at the Abington Township library that provided evidence-based support for parents on selecting diverse literature for their children. The presentations were part of a course that examined the development of language and self-expression in young children and the role of children’s literature. Müge…
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‘Head’ to Penn State Abington To View Acclaimed Artist’s Outdoor Sculpture
When members of the campus community and area residents hit the walking paths at Penn State Abington over the next year, they will encounter something big in the outdoor amphitheater — Abu, an 8-foot tall acrylic sculpture that lights up from within after dark. Yes, it’s a head, but it’s more than just a cranium. According to H. John…
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Meet Maryelis Santiago: A Mother, Community Leader, Advocate, and First-Generation Peirce College Graduate
Maryelis Santiago is a mother, a community leader, an advocate, and a first-generation college graduate. She is a three-time graduate of Peirce College and was recently named to AL DÍA’s list of 40 Under Forty Honorees, which showcases some of the most diverse and impactful young professionals across the Philadelphia region. After starting her college journey at…
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Penn State Abington Presents One-Woman Performance of ‘Heart Ripped Out Twice and So Can You!’
Penn State Abington invites the community to a free performance of the acclaimed show “Heart Ripped Out Twice and So Can You!” by Actor, Writer, and Director Linnea Bond on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7 PM. Bond describes “Heart Ripped Out Twice” as a comedy, mostly, about pain. She uses her raw honesty to drive a…
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Horror Unit in Seventh-Grade English at Abington Friends School Ignites Thoughtful Conversations
Seventh-grade students at Abington Friends School have been investigating the topic of “What makes a story horrifying?” By exploring deep fears and anxieties that accelerate heart rate, the students reveal what makes them feel unsafe and unnerved even in familiar, warm places. The students found that while most people scream at jump scares, terrifying monsters,…
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