Education
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Bucks County Community College to Hold a Culinary Arts Open House on Oct. 11
Bucks County Community College has announced that its Culinary Arts Open House will be held on Oct. 11 from 6 – 7:30 PM in the Founders Hall Lobby on the Newtown campus, located at 275 Swamp Road. Attendees will learn more about Culinary Arts degree and Baking and Pastry Arts certificate programs which prepare individuals…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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Central Bucks School District Wants to Raise Wages for Non-Teaching Staff
The Central Bucks School District proposed significant raises in wages for non-teachers as it continues to struggle to fill support staff jobs, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. The proposal would provide some staff members with a bump in pay of up to 12 percent. According to a memorandum of understanding posted by the district…
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Cheltenham Native, Temple University President JoAnne A. Epps Was Devoted to the School
JoAnne A. Epps, a graduate of Cheltenham High School, took on many roles during her long career at Temple University, but her biggest legacy is how she truly cared for people, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Epps, 72, president of Temple University, passed away on September 19 at Temple University Hospital after becoming…
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Bucks County Community College, Arizona State University Partner to Offer Transfer Pathways
Bucks County Community College has announced a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students with a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to Arizona State University, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success. MyPath2ASU…
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Penn State Great Valley 60th Anniversary Showcase Displays a Proud Past and Roaring Future
Penn State Great Valley’s 60th Anniversary showcase will allow community members, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to explore the campus, participate in activities, take home swag, and connect with the community. Between 5 PM and 8 PM, attendees can participate in an array of activities. Virtual Reality demonstrations are available to try for an immersive…
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Meet Julio Acosta, Full-Time IT Professional, First Generation Immigrant and Peirce College Grad
Julio Acosta is a full-time IT professional, first generation immigrant, and a Peirce College graduate, who leveraged his prior learning and self-motivation to earn his bachelor’s degree and make a career change into the Information Technology field. After graduating from high school, Julio attended college but took a break to decide what career path he…
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Delaware Valley University Criminal Justice Alumnus Mike Sobczak Opens Training for Warriors
Mike Sobczak ‘07 is a criminal justice alumnus, and owner/head coach at Training for Warriors in Plumstead, Pennsylvania, which is a short drive from Doylestown. Sobczak had planned to join the police academy following graduation, but unfortunately, suffered a severe ACL injury which would eventually lead him down a different path; the Training for Warriors…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Ranking is the Highest it’s Ever Been on U.S. News & World Report
Gwynedd Mercy University’s ranking is the highest it’s ever been on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best College Rankings. The college’s position as a national university jumped 71 places, the largest increase of any school in the region and the sixth largest increase nationally. This significant increase comes primarily as a result of…
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Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Expands to Lehigh Valley
The Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant program will offer clinical coursework in Allentown starting January 2024. The hybrid program’s blend of online and applied courses, tailored for Lehigh Valley’s working adults, non-traditional students, and others interested in a career as an OTA, will take place at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Enrollment is open for the…
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3 Philadelphia Colleges Rank Among Top 100 Best US Universities
Three Philadelphia schools placed among the 100 best colleges in the nation for 2024, according to the latest U.S. News Best National University Rankings. To find the best colleges nationwide, U.S. News evaluated almost 1,500 four-year bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on 19 key measures, including graduation rates, first-year retention rates, Pell graduation rates, peer assessment, and…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Nursing Students Take Part in Independence Blue Cross Healthcare Scholars Program
The Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation recently announced the expansion of its IBX Foundation Healthcare Scholars Program. The program is designed to create an education pathway for underrepresented groups who wish to become nurses by providing four and two-year scholarships to students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in nursing. This year, two Gwynedd Mercy…
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Teachers, Students from a Bensalem Catholic School to be Featured on Popular Trivia Show
An elementary school in Bensalem will soon be featured on a popular television show, where they will answer a variety of questions. Saint Ephrem Catholic School, located at 5340 Hulmeville Road, will see three students and three teachers participate in “The ClassH-Room,” a trivia show hosted on Fox 29 Philadelphia. “This week, it’s the premiere…
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Cabrini University Students Dive into Advanced Research at PCOM in a Unique Collaboration
A unique partnership between Cabrini University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is providing research opportunities for historically underrepresented students in science and psychology. Brian Fuller, a nontraditional biology student at Cabrini University, is a prime example of the program’s success. With a background in sports and a deep interest in biology, Fuller…
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Meet Shakeem Akiri: A Talented Clothing Designer and Peirce College Student
Clothing designer Shakeem Akiri is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in liberal studies at Peirce College, but his educational journey with the college started many years ago. After graduating high school in 2015, Akiri originally aspired to attend an out-of-state culinary school. But through the influence of his family and a desire to be his…
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Discover What Makes Eastern University Unique at Undergraduate Open Houses on Sept. 30 and Oct. 21
Eastern University will welcome prospective undergraduate students and their families to campus for Open Houses on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 21. Complete with tours, faculty meet-and-greets, and even a complimentary lunch, the events aim to offer a glimpse into the life of an Eastern student. Eastern is a nationally recognized Christian university enrolling…
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Explore “The Right to Read” with Documentary, Panel Discussion at Bucks County Community College
More than one-third of fourth graders in the United States read at a “below basic” level, according to a recent report by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Even more alarming, more than half of Black, Hispanic, and Native American fourth graders score “below basic” on reading tests, the report found. “What good is winning…
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Outdoor Classroom Boosts Connection, Builds Bonds Among Philadelphia’s Public School Teachers
Philadelphia’s Outward Bound School is a weeklong educator expedition program that fosters teamwork and forges stronger community bonds among teachers, writes Carly Sitrin for the Philadelphia Chalkbeat. The teachers who participate in the program come from schools across Philadelphia, from traditional district classrooms to vocational technical high schools. The days are reserved for outdoor adventures,…
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