Abington
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Annual Pre-National Night Out Event in Abington Draws Large Crowds
On Monday, July 31, thousands of Montgomery County residents attended the 23rd annual Abington Township Pre-National Night Out. National Night Out has been an annual tradition for almost 40 years. It is a chance for law enforcement officers to engage with the community, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. The pre-National Night Event in…
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Penn State Abington Diversity Leaders Named to Statewide LGBTQ Pride Power List
Two leaders of Penn State Abington’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Aneesah Smith and Boni Wozolek, were named among the most influential figures in Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ+ community. The pair share the No. 66 ranking on the 2023 Pride Power 100 list by City & State Pennsylvania. Wozolek is the founding director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusive Excellence, and Belonging. Wozolek retains…
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Penn State Abington Hosts First Ever Touch-a-Truck Event
On June 3, Penn State Abington will be hosting its first ever Touch-a-Truck on campus. This free day of fun is for the whole family. From 11 in the morning to three in the afternoon, visitors can explore the inside of a fire truck, police car, ambulance, and more. Families and their little ones…
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Penn State Abington Senior Presents Research on Black Men’s Dating Preferences at Baltimore Conference
Penn State Abington senior Dante Thomas recently won two awards for his undergraduate research project, “Black Men’s Romantic Partner Preferences: Exploring How Race and Color Matter.” In addition to the professional recognition, his work also earned him the opportunity to present his findings at the 2023 meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society, a Philadelphia organization…
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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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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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Center School Awarded Safe Schools Grant from Pennsylvania Department of Education
Center School in Abington serves students with learning disabilities from 14 different school districts across four counties. It strives to achieve safety in all endeavors, for all who enter its building. This is Center School’s primary focus as research has shown that if students are in a safe and secure environment, they are more likely…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mindy Wawrzyniak, Head of School, Center School
Mindy Wawrzyniak, Head of School at Center School, grew up in a family that prized education. Her father was a math professor, and her mother was a secretary at a public school. Wawrzyniak herself was drawn to teaching and working with kids from a young age. After marrying her husband who was serving in the…
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Penn State Abington Chancellor Named a Top Education Leader in the State
The commonwealth’s multimedia news organization City & State Pennsylvania has named Penn State Abington Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini among the top educational leaders in Pennsylvania. She rose more than 20 places from last year to No. 36 on the 2023 Higher Education Power 100 list. The lift is attributed to her continued innovation and perseverance despite…
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Penn State Abington Gathers Tech Leaders in Healthcare, Business for March 25 TechCon
Penn State Abington invites the public to attend its first TechCon and Innovation Challenge on Saturday, March 25, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tech thought leaders from industries including healthcare and finance will lead morning sessions on the digital transformation of communities, healthcare, and businesses. Further, its roster of speakers will explain ways businesses can more…
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Center School Receives EITC Donation from Republic Bank
Center School has received a $2,500 donation from Republic Bank through the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The funds will support the Abington-based private school’s scholarship program. Republic Bank’s Anthony Cavaliere, Vice President and Retail Market Manager, and Jill Clegg, Assistant Vice President and Store Manager, recently visited Center School’s campus to present…
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Women’s History Month: Penn State Abington Features Works of Female Composers Played by Female Musicians
Penn State Abington opens Women’s History Month on a musical note with a free community concert featuring the Merion Trio on March 1. The musicians will perform chamber works by female composers who inspired connection through music despite tremendous odds. The evening includes not only music but the stories of the featured creatives: Merion Trio hopes to…
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Center School Knocks the Socks Off Community Philanthropy
Center School, an independent school in Abington, holds a not-for-profit status, and teaching students about philanthropy and paying it forward is woven into the fabric of the school. Center School’s student council recently asked the school community to help it collect socks and other much-needed items for the local organization For Love of Socks. The…
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Penn State Abington Receives Grant from Bookstore Chain for Purchase of Nonpaper-Based Books
Penn State Abington has benefited from grants to bolster its digital textbook resources from a company to whom non-print reading material may seem counterintuitive: Barnes & Nobel. Actually, the funding came from Barnes & Noble College, the retailer’s branch serving college bookstores across the nation. The initiative under which the funds were issued started in…
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Center School in Abington Has Several Community and Fundraising Events on the Calendar for 2023
Bringing the community together is an important part of Center School’s fundraising and development efforts. The nonprofit independent school for students with language-based learning disabilities hosts numerous events and activities at its campus in Abington. The following events this year are open to the public: Comedy Evening: Dinner and a ShowFeb. 11 at 6:30 PM…
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Penn State Abington Hosts Work of Phila. Artist-Author Gerard Brown in ‘Know Your Enemy’ Exhibition
Penn State Abington is hosting “Know the Enemy,” a solo exhibition by Philadelphia artist and educator Gerard Brown. The display runs through Mar. 3 in the Woodland Building art gallery. Passages of Writing Brown is an educator and artist who paints passages of writing that fascinate and confuse him, using codes, ciphers, and laborious techniques…
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Opioid Epidemic, Human Trafficking Efforts Propel Penn State Abington Professor to Health Hero of the Year
Glenn Sterner, an associate professor of criminal justice at Penn State Abington, was named Rural Health Hero of the Year for 2022 by Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sterner was recognized for his work on the opioid epidemic in rural areas, human trafficking, and other issues throughout the…
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Center School: Supporting the Community and Our Military
While Center School is busy successfully serving its students who have been diagnosed with language-based learning disabilities, primarily dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is also supporting the local community and our military personnel who cannot be home for the holidays. Each year, with the support of the Center School community, toys are…
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