MCCC and Drexel University will officially sign a partnership agreement making Drexel a University Center partner on Tuesday, March 12 in Pottstown.
Starting later this spring, Drexel University will become the first Montgomery County Community College partner to offer a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at the University Center in Pottstown. MCCC and Drexel will officially sign into an agreement on Tuesday, March 12, at 3 p.m., making Drexel a University Center partner. The signing will be held in the former AAA building at 95 South Hanover Street, Pottstown. In addition to the doctoral degree, Drexel will also offer two new master's degrees and several professional development certificates. “These partnerships are so important in higher education, and they show a great deal of entrepreneurship,” said Dr. Karen A. Stout, MCCC president. “The University Center framework builds …
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The bill would aim to create veteran-friendly programs at Pennsylvania colleges and make it easier for returning veterans to get into or go back to college.
Veterans who are transitioning from combat duty to college classrooms would receive special assistance at Pennsylvania colleges, under bipartisan legislation announced by state Rep. Mark Painter. "More than a million veterans and their families are going to college with the financial backing of the federal government through the G.I. Bill and other programs. Thousands of Pennsylvania’s National Guard members are also going to school with the help of state-based tuition assistance," said Painter, D-Montgomery, who discussed the legislation during a news conference at Montgomery County Community College, West/Pottstown Branch. "For those who have given so much, I believe we can do a better job to ensure that they receive a quality education…
A state consumer group is urging area colleges and universities to offer voter ID-valid cards to students.
UPDATE – Tuesday, Sept. 25: Two of the colleges listed by PennPIRG as either not having voter ID-law compliant student IDs or as giving inconsistent information or not providing an explicit answer have contacted Patch with new information. "Chestnut Hill College has been working tirelessly to ensure that our students will have the proper identification to go to the polls in November," said Linda Mixon, media relations manager for Chestnut Hill College, in an email to Patch. According to Mixon, the following actions have been taken by the college to ensure that students have the necessary information about the law and will have the proper identification necessary to vote: According to one Patch user, the following was recently sent to …
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10:00 pm on Monday, September 24, 2012
Thanks for the update, Cheryl. I'm sure the students at Gwynedd Mercy appreciate the college's efforts on their behalf. more ›
Three universities release honors lists
Five area college students were named to the dean's list or honor roll at their respective universities. These students are: University of the Sciences Local Residents Named To Dean's List at University of the Sciences PHILADELPHIA, PA (07/17/2012)(readMedia)-- The following local residents have been named to the spring 2012 Dean's List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a "C" and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the spring semester of 2012. Lucas Saviello of Limerick, PA (19468), is a doctor of pharmacy student. Jessica Thomas of Royersford, PA (19468), is a doctor of physical therapy student. Laura …
A list of excelling Spring-Ford alumni
ALBANY, NY (03/20/2012)(readMedia)-- Christina Ann Ryder, a resident of Royersford, PA (Zip Code 19468) has earned a(n) Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Excelsior College. Excelsior College is an accredited, private, nonprofit institution that focuses on the needs of working adults. Its primary mission is to increase access to a college degree for adult learners by removing obstacles to their educational goals. Excelsior's unique strength is its acknowledged leadership in the assessment of student knowledge. It does so by providing working adults multiple avenues to degree completion that include its own online courses and college-level proficiency examinations, and the acceptance of credit in transfer from other colleges and …
Find four local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
Looking to save money? Try one of these four trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas—Haverford College in Lower Merion, the Montgomery Mall in North Wales, Arnold's Family Fun Center in Oaks, and Indian Tower in Nazareth. Address: 220 West Drive, Oaks, PA 19456 How Far From LRSC Patch? 8.08 miles / 12 minutes Admission: Prices vary for each activity. Variety of pricing packages available. Hours: Summary: Arnold’s Family Fun Center has over 144,000 square feet of action-packed indoor activities and adventure for kids of all ages. The playground features include bumper cars, laser tag, electric go-karts, "krazy" cars, duck pin bowling, a large arcade room, "The Reef," a black light nine-hole miniature golf course, and bowling. The …
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A list of local students who graduated college this year.
ReadMedia has released a list of 2011 college graduates from the area to Patch. The list shows 36 graduates from 20 different schools. Click the links below for further information. Lock Haven University Millersville University of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania Delaware Valley College Emory University Taylor University University of Scranton Gettysburg College La Salle University Marist College Ithaca College Eastern Mennonite University Rosemont College Gwynedd-Mercy College Wilkes University Holy Family University Messiah College The University of Vermont William Woods University Elizabethtown College
It's Back to School season and with just a few more weeks to go, here is a column on getting ready to fly out of the old nest.
Congratulations Spring-Ford grads! You're off to college in a few weeks! So, you finally did it. High school is over and you've been spending the summer getting every last ounce of time in with your friends before you leap on out to undergraduate studies. Whether you are near or far, there are still going to be some major adjustments in your life and lifestyle. Being a recent college graduate, myself (any Penn Staters out there?), I've decided to compile a short list of things to think about as you make this unfamiliar transition. Think of this as your quick guide to the big dance. 1. Making Friends on Day 1 - The first day is most hectic. If you're paired with a random roommate, you have to coordinate with him and his family on how you're…
The Patch Newsletter and smart phone apps are great ways for young scholars to keep up with news back home.
There are two great ways to help your college student stay in touch with hometown news. Sign your student up for a Patch newsletter, and let them know about adding the Patch apps for iPhone and Android phones. Did we mention it's all free? Your family scholar can keep up with local news, including the wide variety of events going on at their high schools and in their communities back home. Besides, we want to stay connected to some of our most loyal readers. Simply visit Limerick-Royersford-Spring City Patch and sign up college-bound students for the newsletter (you'll find the button at the top of the homepage). For more on our smart phone apps: Good luck to all college bound students. Visit often!
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Golden Cockroach
10:56 am on Friday, March 8, 2013
It's fantastic to have a community college that is partnering with universities to offer advanced degrees. MCCC is a bright star on Pottstown's horizon. May they prosper and attract more bright, goal oriented and educated people to this community. more ›