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Daniel Boone Area High School graduate recipient of 2024 BCSS Director’s Scholarship
Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County (BCSS) has named Marin Krause as the 2024 recipient of the Director’s Scholarship. The BCSS Director’s Scholarship is awarded annually to an individual who will major in the healthcare field. The BCSS Director’s Scholarship began in 2022 when the members of...
Townsley Named Interim President at Albright College
Albright College’s Board of Trustees has appointed Debra Townsley, Ph.D., to a full-year position as interim president effective July 1, 2024. With more than 40 years of higher education experience, Townsley has filled the roles of president, interim president, academic dean, department chair, and business professor at institutions in five states. Specializing in identifying and implementing a strategic vision and plan for long-term institutional success, she is a transformational leader with experience in controlling spending while increasing enrollment and fundraising.
Penn State Berks students receive Erickson Discovery Grant to fund summer research
Two Penn State Berks students received the 2024 Erickson Discovery Grant. Rising fourth-year student Kimberly Nicholas and rising third-year student Nathan Tam are two of the 43 recipients of the grant University-wide. The Rodney A. Erickson Discovery Grant program, named after Penn State’s 17th president, provides undergraduate students with the...
Millersville University’s Robotics Internship program wins STEM award
MILLERSVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Millersville University’s Robotics internship program has received an award from the Lancaster County STEM Alliance. According to Millersville University, Robotic WorX, a workforce development program developed by MU and Precision Cobotics, has received a Business Education Partnership award for its ability to help high school and college students hone their robotics and problem-solving skills.
Church Farm School to Host 23rd Annual Golf Classic on Sept. 19 at French Creek Golf Club
Church Farm School's annual Golf Classic raises funds for the scholarships that many students receive from the private boarding and day high school in Exton. Church Farm School will host its 23rd annual Golf Classic on Thursday, Sept. 19 at French Creek Golf Club in Elverson. A private boarding and...
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