RADNOR, Pa. (May 20, 2015)—Cabrini College was commended by the Montgomery County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) for significant outreach efforts in—and positive impact on—Montgomery County, specifically in Norristown, Pa.
The College received the award at the OIC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Awards Banquet earlier this month.
The award highlights the College’s leadership—through the Wolfington Center—for understanding the needs of the community and bringing quality mentors and educational opportunities to the residents of Norristown.
“We are honored to receive this recognition of our partnership with Norristown and Montgomery County,” said Thomas Southard, director of the Wolfington Center. “The College’s work in Norristown provides invaluable opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage with the community and create shared impact.”
Through multiple partnerships, Cabrini works with the community on initiatives that include homeless outreach, domestic violence awareness, and education empowerment. The College also partners with the business and arts organizations to provide support with research and advocacy.
To learn more about Cabrini College’s partnership within the municipality of Norristown, visit http://bit.ly/1bKEZ6a.
About Cabrini College
Students do extraordinary things at Cabrini College, a residential Catholic college welcoming learners of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds. Since its founding in 1957 by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the College has provided a transformational Education of the Heart, focusing on academic excellence, leadership development, and a commitment to social justice.
Cabrini enrolls about 1,300 undergraduates in more than 30 majors, pre‑professional programs, concentrations and minors on its serene 112‑acre campus located 30 minutes from Philadelphia. The College also enrolls about 1,100 students in graduate and professional studies programs at its main campus in Radnor, Pa., and at 13 off‑site locations.