A new community college coming to Sunbury?
The Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project is partnering with Marywood University to create the 16th community college in the commonwealth. Author: Chris Keating Updated: 5:17 PM EDT May 14, 2021
SHAMOKIN DAM, Pa. Officials with the Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project gathered in Shamokin Dam to address the media about a potential new community college coming to central Pennsylvania. At the news conference, it was announced that Marywood University from the Scranton area will be partnering with the group. We believe that this community college will meet the needs of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. That was the statement I heard from the Marywood University team when we met with them, said Lenaire Ahlum of the Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project.
New owners start new chapter in former school in Scranton
The new owner of the former Scranton School for the Deaf cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon, beginning a new chapter for the century-old property. Author: Stacy Lange Updated: 5:08 PM EST March 9, 2021
SCRANTON, Pa. As the former Scranton School for the Deaf sat on the market, many worried about the historic property s future, including the owner, Marywood University.
But Marywood President Sister Mary Persico cut the ribbon on the school s next chapter. The place has been sold to the Jarett Yoder Foundation and will become the Patriot Resource Center at Marywood.
A new library now sits on Marywood University’s campus, dedicated to a longtime literacy advocate. Author: Sarah Buynovsky Updated: 11:45 AM EST January 26, 2021
DUNMORE, Pa. In Lackawanna County, a new library now sits on Marywood University’s campus, dedicated to a longtime literacy advocate.
The free little library is in honor of Jane Helman, a woman who had a big effect on so many.
“She was just passionate about literacy and especially about teaching children to read, but also about preparing teachers, and I just think this is the perfect way to honor her memory, said Tammy Brown of the Keystone State Literacy Association.