Education
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Finance Students Gain Valuable Insight at Penn State Great Valley Residency Week
Twelve students from six states came together at Penn State Great Valley for a one-week residency for the campus’ online master of finance program. The program was offered through Penn State World Campus from March 29 to April 3. “The residency was not only beneficial for students to learn modeling skills, but also a valuable…
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The Oldest of 12 Children, Manor College Grad Takes Pride in Setting the Example
Growing up as the oldest of 12 children living in a single Philadelphia home, Chyna Mckinney ‘23 remembers the loving chaos of being part of a big family. There’s a responsibility, too. When Mckinney graduates from Manor College with her Associate’s Degree in Pre-Nursing this May, she’ll be a first-generation college graduate, and the first…
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Holy Family University’s English Language Initiative for Ukrainian Adults Accepting Applicants
Holy Family University is now accepting new applicants for a program that will be teaching English to adults from the Ukraine. The university’s English as a Second Language (ESL) initiative for newly-arrived Ukrainian adults is now accepting new applicants. The classes are free and open to members of the community who are at least 18…
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Author, Addiction Recovery Speaker Brandon Novak to Speak at Holy Family University
Holy Family University will be hosting best-selling author and addiction recovery speaker Brandon Novak on May 6 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the university’s Campus Center Gymnasium, located at 9801 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia. The event is free to the public, and the venue includes free parking. This event is being sponsored by Holy Family’s Collegiate Recovery…
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Bucks County Leadership: Allison Mootz, Vice President of Student Affairs, Manor College
Allison Mootz, Vice President of Student Affairs at Manor College in Jenkintown, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, playing piano, xylophone and bassoon in her high school band and her first job bussing dishes at weddings. She also recalled playing catcher for her softball team as a teenager,…
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Holy Family, Community Academy of Philadelphia Enter Educational Agreement
Students and administrators from Community Academy of Philadelphia, the first charter school established in Philadelphia, visited Holy Family University to sign an agreement that offers Community Academy students the opportunity to take courses at Holy Family in a hybrid format with one day on Holy Family’s campus and one day at their school. On hand…
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Holy Family University Accepting Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Check
State Senator Jimmy Dillon, State Representative Pat Gallagher, and City Councilmember Michael Driscoll will present Anne Prisco, president of Holy Family University, with a check from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) that will fund improvements on Holy Family’s campus. The funds were approved by the Governor’s Office to further support community and economic development…
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Manor College Grad, Having Puzzled Together the Intricacies of Law, to Embark on Career of Service
Kaylyn Flanagan felt lost. She wanted to study law ever since taking a class about government at St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia. But she found herself in her first class at Manor College, studying the most elementary part of law, law briefs, and was struggling. Case briefs are a mainstay in…
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Bucks County School District Hosts Annual Partnership Recognition Reception
An organization run by a school district in Bucks County recently recognized several local businesses and their owners. The Pennsbury Partners Program, operated by Pennsbury School District, held its 22nd Annual Partnership Recognition Reception at William Penn Middle School in Yardley on April 19. Honoring business people working in the area, the organization acknowledged two…
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DeSales University MBA Program Hosts One Credit Course and Sample Classes
DeSales University is letting potential students get a “taste” of an MBA with one-credit classes and Sample Classes. The college’s MBA program is hosting Introduction to Consulting as a one-credit course option. Students interested in the field of consulting will become familiar with the field. The course will be in-person and virtual and will…
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Holy Family Entering Educational Agreement with St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls
Administrators from St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls, the largest all-girls school in Philadelphia, visited Holy Family University to sign an agreement that offers St. Hubert students the opportunity to take courses at Holy Family. These courses, taken under the tutelage of Holy Family’s renowned faculty, will be applied to collegiate academic programs and…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Margo DelliCarpini, Chancellor, Penn State Abington
Margo DelliCarpini, chancellor of Penn State Abington, grew up on Long Island. She had a close bond with her grandmother, who supported her love of learning and inspired her to think about her future. Her summer job as a lifeguard gave her a sense of responsibility that she carried with her throughout her career. Margo…
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Philadelphia Principal Encourages Kids to Believe in Themselves, Hopes to Inspire Them Through Art
Alphonso Evans, principal of Allen M. Stearne Elementary School in Frankford, is being honored with the annual Distinguished Principal Award from the Lindback Foundation, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Evans is beloved among his students because he believes in them and also encourages them to believe in themselves. His goal is to use…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Winners of High School Short Fiction Contest
Bucks County Community College has announced the winners of the sixth annual Bucks County Short Fiction Contest for high school students. There were 41 total entries this year. Henry Franklin, a senior at Pennsbury High School, was awarded first place for his story, “The Portraits of Randal Holmes.” Erin Hernandez, a senior at Neshaminy High…
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Center School to Host Its Annual Golf Tournament at North Hills Country Club on June 12
With warmer weather now upon us, golf season is about to be in full swing. Navigating the varied terrains of a golf course, choosing the right club to hit that perfect shot, and building comradery are some of the great attractions of the game. Members of the public will have an opportunity to partake in…
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Cabrini University Creates New Online Master’s and Doctorate Degree Pathways Through EdX Partnership
Cabrini University is joining forces with the global education platform edX. It will be bringing its existing online Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment programs to edX under the platform’s flexible degree model. The renowned private Catholic university will also launch a MicroMasters program in education. This creates…
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Holy Family University, Saxbys Announce Student-Run Experiential Learning Cafe
Holy Family University and Certified B Corp Saxbys have announced the launch of an Experiential Learning cafe set to open in fall 2023. The newest addition to the dining scene at Holy Family University’s Philadelphia Campus will be located inside the Education and Technology Center. This partnership will also serve as the 20th location of The Saxbys Experiential…
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58th Annual Bucks County Community College Student Art Exhibit Being Held in Newtown
The Arts and Communication Department at Bucks County Community College is pleased to host the 58th Annual Student Art Exhibition on view from April 28 through May 9 in the Hicks Art Center. This exhibition showcases work created by students in the Arts and Communication Department during fall 2022 and spring 2023. Medias include ceramics,…
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