Upper Bucks Today

Working together will ensure La Salle University’s safe return to campus. Wearing a face covering is a critically important part of this process.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: COVID-19 Update Dec. 20, 2020

I want to provide a few updates as we end this school week, head into an upcoming short week, the Winter Break, and the start of 2021.

PENNCO TECH: University vs. Trade School: Helping You Make the Decision

Upon your high school graduation, there are seemingly endless choices laid out on the path before you.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: School Schedule for Friday, December 18, 2020

Friday, December 18, 2020, CSD schools and offices will operate on normal schedule but via full remote (virtual) instructional method.

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY: La Salle graduate brings diversity to travel-show landscape

When Kim Haas, M.A. ’96, surveyed the travel-show landscape about 10 years ago, she felt there was a glaring need for a series that celebrated the historical and cultural contributions of Africans to Latin American countries. Her assessment was coming from an informed place.

BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Turn Over a New Leaf with the Bucks Book Discussion Group

Long-running group has pivoted to online meetings on the second Thursday of each month, starting with ‘The Kremlin Conspiracy’ Jan. 14

DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY: Delaware Valley University Professor Co-Authors Book Chapter on Fostering Positive Student and Faculty Relationships

Dr. Allison Buskirk-Cohen’s chapter appears in the new edition of the “Routledge International Handbook of Student-Centered Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.”

CAIRN UNIVERSITY: Cairn XC Hosts Two Successful Fall 5Ks

In the midst of an unusual year, Cairn Athletics and the men’s and women’s cross country teams successfully hosted two Fall 5Ks in the month of November. Both races were one of the few to take place in the region this fall.

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY: La Salle—where the wild things are

Biology professor Jim Church’s ecological studies often include observing species on and near campus.

BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Bucks Graduates 1st Cohort from Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Certification Program

The 13 students are poised to be hired with new Bookkeeping, QuickBooks, Excel and Accounting Skills; Info sessions are scheduled Jan. 5 and 12 for the next 7-week class starting Feb. 8

CAIRN UNIVERSITY: Former Professor Elmer Johnson ’64 Passes Away at Age 79

Elmer Johnson ’64, alumnus and beloved former faculty member, passed away on November, 1, 2020, at the age of 79.

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY: Finance program at La Salle accepted into global credentialing program

The undergraduate finance program at La Salle University’s School of Business has been accepted into the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program—considered the most-rigorous credentialing program in the investment profession.

BRISTOL BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT: School Board Meeting and Reorganization 12/03/2020 Virtual

The Bristol Borough School Directors have scheduled a public Virtual meeting and Reorganization on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY: Alumna makes history in Pa. House of Representatives

Joanna E. McClinton, ’03, will become the first Black woman to serve as floor leader of the Commonwealth’s General Assembly.

CAIRN UNIVERSITY: Pass the Rutabaga [From a Faith Perspective—Bucks County Courier Times]

This past week, along with most Americans, my family celebrated Thanksgiving together, with the exception of our son who is currently serving overseas with the U.S. Navy.

BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Bucks Offers More Than 50 Courses Completely Online During Winter Session

Students can log on and learn from Dec. 21 to Jan. 17 between semesters, then transfer credits back to their ‘home’ college or university

DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY: Delaware Valley University to Add a New Young Alumni Trustee Position to its Board

The University’s Board of Trustees will select a recent graduate to help engage young alumni and provide new ideas.

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY: La Salle in the media | November highlights

Faculty, staff, and students from La Salle University spoke with the media on topics ranging from the presidential election, the popularity of pumpkin spice, and the onset of the holiday season.

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT: Back to School 2020-2021 - Updated November 25, 2020

As we head toward Thanksgiving, we have entered a period in the pandemic that was unfortunately predictable.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: A Message from the Superintendent - 11-20-20