Education
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Warrington EMS Officers Go Back to Middle School for Coursework That’s Anything But Kids’ Stuff
Warrington Township’s Emergency Services (EMS) Dept. recently schooled police officers at, appropriately enough, a Bucks County education site, Tamanend Middle School. The training provided officers with information and guidance for how to interact with members of the public who are on the autism spectrum. Given national statistics on the neurological condition, the public servants’ need…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, President, Harcum College
Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, the President of Harcum College, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in government housing near Binghamton, N.Y.; his fondest memories of his blue-collar upbringing; playing multiple sports in high school; using football as a vehicle to attend Cornell; and giving up the sport in between his sophomore and junior years…
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Bucks County Community College and Local Nonprofit Collaborate on Poverty Initiative
The Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) — a local antipoverty nonprofit — has enlisted the help of Bucks County Community College for its Economic Self-Sufficiency (ES) effort. The ES program empowers low-income families with the education, skills, and resources necessary to achieve and maintain economic self-sufficiency. Its success hinges on 1:1 relationships with coaches who advise on improvement steps such…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College, Elected Officials Keep Ukraine Crisis in the Forefront
Manor College welcomed a number of political figures on June 2, highlighting the ongoing need for aid to Ukraine. “Putin’s cruel enterprise is being met by the bravery and courage of President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people,” Manor College President Dr. Jonathan Peri said. “They need our continuing support. Peri was joined by several politicians,…
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Chalfont Student — Adopted as a Guatemalan Infant — Earns Scholarship, Commits to Helping Others
Jamie Hennigan of Chalfont — with her 3.5 GPA and twin studies at Central Bucks High School – South and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology — is the 2022 recipient of a Warrington Lion’s Club scholarship. Hennigan’s academics, combined with her backstory, made the award an easy one to bestow on her. She was born…
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Wissahickon Homework Club Bridges COVID-Related Learning Gaps Like Sight Words and Scissor Skills
A group of local volunteers and educators have started a Rising Stars Homework Club in Wissahickon School District. The activity helps kids stay current on their work while providing for some after-class fun. Beccah Hendrickson chalked up the details for 6abc. The group is run out of Ambler by Heather Maltin, a former high school…
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Holy Family University President Uses New Podcast to Stream Scholastic Stories
Among the numerous tasks involved with running a university such as Holy Family, Dr. Anne Prisco, President, has taken on another, interviewer. She’s now hosting Asked & Answered, the institution’s new podcast. In Asked & Answered, Dr. Prisco gets to know the most influential leaders in Phila. She also shares the stories of Holy Family…
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Big Bash for Girls in a Sash: Local Scouts Win Gold Awards, the Organization’s Highest Honor
The Gold Award — an official recognition of leadership, time management, creativity, initiative, and skill of Girl Scouts — was presented to 23 Bucks County high-schoolers in a May 22 ceremony. The Advance of Bucks County was fired up to report the recognition. The girls’ works involved individually identifying a community problem, developing a plan…
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Yardley Baseball Phenom Poised to Win Same Accolade Bryce Harper Once Did
Ryan McCarty, Yardley resident and Pennsbury High School grad, is swinging for the fences in pursuit of achieving a prestigious college baseball player of the year award. And best of all, local fans can help him get there, as reported by Penn State Abington, his home field. McCarty is under consideration for the 2022 USA…
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Local Superintendent on Texas School Shooting: ‘There Is a Profound Sadness That Is Difficult to Explain’
Dr. Abram M. Lucabaugh, Central Bucks School District Superintendent, shared his heartfelt reaction to the May 24 school shooting in Uvalde, Tx., in a recent Facebook post. “The tragic loss of life at an elementary school … has once again shaken our nation,” he wrote. “For those who work in education, horrifying events like what…
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Bucks Offers Pathway to New Student Success, Bridging the Way to the College Experience
Bucks County Community College is again offering its Summer Bridge program. The initiative is designed to provide students with necessary academic skills and social resources to succeed in a college environment. The program runs from July 6 to August 12, and includes courses in composition, mathematics, guided studies, reading and college success. Students can mix…
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GMercyU Bolsters Public Health Professionals in Careers That Will Eclipse the Pandemic
Public health professionals remain deeply engaged on the COVID-19 front, especially as it stubbornly continues to spread. From national experts representing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to local health departments, counsel on how to beat the pandemic on micro and macro levels is a steady part of the news. When the pandemic…
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Gov. Tom Wolf, Labor Secretary Praise Manor College in Jenkintown, Award a Grant
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf visited Manor College recently to participate in a roundtable discussion about the college’s career readiness and digital literacy program. The Wolf Administration awarded the institution a $45,000 grant to provide greater access to employment opportunities in the 21st Century job market. “Students can go out and get a job at a…
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Aussie’s Academic and Athletic Success at Harcum College Garners Him Full Scholarship to Saint Joseph’s University
Support. It’s perhaps what Louis Bleechmore will remember most about his two-year experience at Harcum College, which ended this month when he graduated with an associate degree — and a number of people invested in his success. Bryn Mawr was a long way from home for Bleechmore, a native of Sydney, Australia, who arrived in…
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Immaculata to Host Adult Info Session on June 1
Immaculata University will hold an on-campus information session on Wednesday, June 1 at 4 PM for adult students and transfer students interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Attendees will learn about program offerings, the college credit review process, and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for both adult learners and traditional undergraduates. Immaculata…
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Villanova Scientist Discovers Dinosaur-Age Lizard Trapped in Amber
Villanova University biologist Aaron Bauer traveled more than two million miles to find new species of lizard. But when the pandemic hit, he decided to stay at his university lab and travel back in time instead, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It paid off. He and an international group of collaborators found a…
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Bucks County Leadership: Deanne H. D’Emilio, JD, President of Gwynedd Mercy University
Deanne H. D’Emilio, President of Gwynedd Mercy University, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about having hit the “parent jackpot” as a child growing up in suburban Pittsburgh; her interest in music and tennis; and her decision to attend Westminster College, Bowling Green State University, and Pitt for nine consecutive years. D’Emilio also discussed the people who…
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Penn State Great Valley Honors More Than 1,000 Graduates at Recent Commencement Ceremony
Penn State Great Valley honored more than 1,000 graduates during a recent commencement ceremony. In addition to hosting graduates from the 2021-22 academic year, alumni who earned their master’s degrees in summer 2019, fall 2019, and spring 2020 were invited to return to campus to celebrate after the COVID-19 pandemic prevented an earlier in-person celebration.…
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