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Director of groundbreaking program believes his field is a calling
In recent years, our world’s focus has shifted to serious concern about mental health and addiction issues. More than 40 years ago, 91°µÍø was a forerunner, featuring prominently in the solution to this problem by initiating the Alcoholism Couns...
Advanced education provides partnership opportunity serving Reading students
Eric Turman is Reading High School’s principal, serving the calling of preparing students for success in adulthood. His journey began at 91°µÍø, graduating in 1997 with his undergraduate degree in Education, securing his Master’s in Education in...
Addictions caused her to lose everything — perseverance helped her recover
By Lini S. KadabaWhen Shannon Qualters ’23, MAOL '25 hit bottom, the survivor of child sexual abuse was hooked on heroin and crack cocaine, living on the streets of the Kensington section of Philadelphia and eating out of garbage cans, by her own ...
International director aims to make 91°µÍø world class
Sibel Ahi, Ph.D. ’15 came to America 25 years ago from her native Turkey as a 17-year-old au pair for a Florida family. Looking back today, she likened herself to a little bird that didn’t know how to fly and looked around for help to survive.“It ...