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CEO’s Side Gig, as Founder of Local School Steeped in Wisdom of Ancient World, a Departure from His Day Job
Matt Sigelman, the CEO of Emsi Burning Glass, has turned his belief that better training is needed for jobs across the economy into a Bryn Mawr-based school steeped in the wisdom of the Ancient World, writes Christine M. Johnson-Hall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sigelman co-founded Main Line Classical Academy, a K-8 school that merges classical…
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Coast Guard Names Cutter After Football Legend from Delco
Emlen Tunnell, a graduate of Radnor High School, was the first African American inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For most, that would be enough. But Tunnell, born in Bryn Mawr, is also a Delco hero who recently had a Coast Guard cutter named after him, writes Ashley Johnson for 6ABC. “He wanted…
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Three Chester County-Based Companies Among Those in Region with Largest Share of Women on Their Boards
According to the Forum of Executive Women’s 2021 report, the largest public companies in the Philadelphia region made progress in diversifying their boards of directors with more women. Erin Arvedlund reported the progress for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Malvern-based Cantaloupe and Paoli’s AMETEK currently have 40 percent of board member positions filled by women — the…
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‘Project Runway’ Star Visits Harcum College, Shares Story Behind Her Meteoric Rise in Fashion
Philadelphia native Renee Hill, a contestant on last season’s Project Runway, recently visited Harcum College to share the story behind her meteoric rise in the industry with Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising students. Hill is the founder of the luxury brand Harx4, established in 2016. She has been characterized as a fashion trailblazer who eats, sleeps,…
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Harcum College to Host Socially Distanced Open House on Nov. 13
Harcum College, known as the College of Possibilities, welcomes prospective students to a socially distanced open house on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. Students interested in starting classes next semester or later are encouraged to attend. They may take a self-guided tour of the Bryn Mawr Campus beginning at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM,…
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Harcum’s Most Recent Graduates Give High Praise to the College’s Faculty, Quality of Education
Whether evaluating the quality of instruction, preparedness of faculty, or level of enthusiasm for their subjects, Harcum College’s most recent graduates gave high marks in the 2021 Graduate Exit Survey. Annually, the Office of Student Life surveys graduating students regarding multiple facets of their education — from Academic Affairs and Campus Activities to Campus Safety…
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Harcum College Men’s Soccer Team Opens Season Ranked Fourth in the Nation
In the wake of an undefeated regular season and appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Championships last June, the Harcum College men’s soccer team enters the fall as the fourth-ranked team in the country. The ranking is the highest ever for Harcum’s newest varsity sport, which was established in 2014.…
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Work of Harcum College’s First Photography Grads Shines Across Subjects, Styles
Members of the first class to graduate from Harcum College’s Photography program are enjoying the benefits of a new partnership with SmugMug to showcase their work. As a result of this corporate partnership, each student was gifted a professional account subscription resulting in a new platform for their photos, as well as a fully functional…
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Choose to Survive Today: A Message to Those Who Are Not Yet Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The following was written by David Castro and delivered at an event last month in Reading at a Harcum College Partnership Site that is returning to in-person classes in the fall. Castro heads up a nonprofit that works with Harcum College to offer accredited degree programs in underserved communities. _________________ As I write…
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Harcum College’s Melting Pot of a Men’s Soccer Team Punches Its Ticket to National Championship
The Harcum College men’s soccer team is a testament that soccer truly is the world’s game. With a roster that features players from four different continents and a coach from across the pond, the Bears made program history last weekend with a 2-1 upset of Monroe College, the defending national champions and fourth-ranked team in…
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Harcum College Hosts Drive-Through Commencement; Grads Stop for Diploma, Photo at President’s House
More than 175 graduates of Harcum College – many of them accompanied by family members – piled into their cars and drove through the campus’s back parking lot to receive their diplomas from President Jon Jay DeTemple. The 105th Commencement began at 9 AM with the Dental programs and continued through 4 PM with Human…
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Creativity Abounds in Portfolios of Harcum College’s Interior Design Graduates
In lieu of Harcum College’s annual on-campus show, the 2021 graduates of the Interior Design program completed digital portfolios, making their work widely accessible despite the limitations created by the pandemic, while demonstrating that they all acquired the tools and technology to thrive in the profession. Students and faculty faced the virtual format head on.…
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Students in Harcum College’s Fashion, Photography Programs ‘Put Learning in Play’ with Collaborative Project
Harcum College’s fashion and photography programs recently engaged in a collaborative project at the college’s Art & Design Center. Fashion instructor Angela Edmunds, along with photography director Drew Simcox and instructor Todd Murray, organized a lesson to help students from both programs learn more about what fashion photography demands, while photography students learned more about…
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Harcum College to Showcase Its Degrees in Career-Ready Majors at Open House on Saturday
Harcum College is hosting a Virtual Open House on Saturday, April 17 at 9:30 AM. Any prospective students, family members, or guests interested in attending Harcum College can attend this virtual event. Faculty and admissions staff will be available to answer questions. Learn more about the college’s career-ready programs, many of which are in the…
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Community Artists Invited to Participate in Harcum College’s ‘Murals Mosaic’ Arts Project
To celebrate the restoration of Harcum College’s historic mural collection, the school has launched a companion community arts project called “Murals Mosaic.” Any individual, regardless of age, can have a blank 10” x 10” canvas square will be mailed to them, free of charge. Each square must reflect the theme: “This Moment in Time.” It…
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Local Billionaire’s Investment Group Raises $320 Million from Private Investors to Acquire More Sports Brands
Michael Rubin’s Conshohocken-based investment group has managed to raise an additional $320 million from private investors to finance the purchase of more sports brands and factories, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bryn Mawr billionaire’s firm is currently also considering whether to launch its sports-gear distributor and manufacturer Fanatics on the stock…
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Former Harriton High School Teacher Marries MacKenzie Scott, Billionaire Ex-Wife of Amazon Founder
Following her much-publicized divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has remarried Dan Jewett, a former science teacher at Harriton High School, writes Julie Coleman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The marriage was announced over the weekend, when Jewett posted a letter on the website of the nonprofit Giving Pledge, joining Scott…
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Harcum College to Host Virtual Experience for Prospective Art, Design Majors on April 8
High school students, transfer students, and non-traditional students interested in learning more about Harcum College’s Art & Design majors are invited to join the college for an immersive Art & Design Experience on Thursday, April 8 at 6 PM. This virtual event is hosted by the Admissions team, who will answer any questions about majoring…
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