Interview with Venturer and Intern Katelyn Murphy

We had the pleasure of getting to know Katelyn Murphy as she was launching her first Venture at Oakmont Regional High School. Soon after she became an intern with UWYV, helped launch another Venture Team, and later she co-hosted the UWYV Fall Kickoff in 2020. This gal is a STAR in so many ways. She […]

Resources for Discussion and Education on Racial Issues

The resources below are a collection of those shared by members of our community during our All College Forum and since. We are currently working on developing a LibGuide resource for as many of these resources as we can and will update soon. LaChance Library: Racial Injustice: Where to Start Resources for Parents Books: Coretta […]

College on a Fast Pass: Certificates & Associate Degrees

Fifty percent of American college students aren’t getting a bachelor’s degree. No, they’re not slackers. Actually, they’re learning skills in demand and positioning themselves for 21st-century careers, according to a recent study from Georgetown University. And they’re doing it in half the time it takes to get a bachelor’s degree. So what’s their secret? These […]

Spotlight On Northwest Elementary’s UWYV Champion Brian Prehna

These days, our Northwest Elementary Champion Brian Prehna can be found on Google Hangouts in virtual classrooms, connecting with students. He is very much on call, making phone calls and sending messages to students and families to check in and see how they are doing. But let’s rewind a bit, back to when students were […]

Mental Health Counseling Services during COVID-19

Melissa Manzi offers advice to students seeking mental health support By Peter Edwards Observer Contributor  Melissa Manzi, MWCC’s Mental Health Counselor, recently highlighted the telehealth counseling services that are available for all students as well as some advice in how to cope with the drastic changes in all of our lives. Manzi said she is […]