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  • Adrianna Farrell Named A 2023 Coca-Cola Team Gold Scholar

    Posted May 3, 2023 at 9:43 am

    Adrianna Farrell, of Northern Cambria, PA, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Not only is Adrianna a Liberal Arts and Sciences student at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, but she also serves as the College’s Student Senate President and Student Trustee.

    The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.

    “The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa to make it possible for more deserving students to achieve their educational goals and support tomorrow’s leaders of the global community.”

    Students are nominated for the academic team by their college administrators. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement in college and community service.

    “We thank the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for recognizing these student leaders and for investing in their futures,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “Scholarships like these are integral to the success of these students in reaching their educational and career goals.”

    Coca-Cola Academic Team members were recognized in both local and statewide ceremonies.

    About the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
    The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation celebrates and empowers visionary leaders who are refreshing the world. Supporting more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, it awards $3.55 million in scholarships annually through three nationally recognized programs. Learn more at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org.

    About Phi Theta Kappa
    Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 3.8 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 240,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Learn more at ptk.org.

  • Commencement For 28th Graduating Class Set For May 12th

    Posted May 1, 2023 at 2:33 pm

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be holding a Commencement Ceremony for the Twenty-Eighth Graduating Class on Friday, May 12th, in their Richland Campus Auditorium (101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA). The ceremony will begin at 6 PM.

    Student Senate President and Student Trustee Adrianna Farrell, of Northern Cambria, PA, will be giving this year’s Commencement Address. Ms. Farrell will obtain an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences during the ceremony.

    Adrianna Farrell will share her message with the nearly 200 graduates who are planning to be in attendance. Also addressing the graduates will be Penn Highlands Community College President Dr. Steve Nunez, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Greg Winger, Cambria County President Commissioner Thomas Chernisky, and Faculty Senate President Joe Slifko.

    In addition to awarding associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the ceremony, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will also present the Distinguished Graduate Award. This award honors a student who has contributed his or her time and effort to Pennsylvania Highlands and the community while maintaining a high level of academic performance.

    For those unable to attend, you may watch this year’s live stream of Commencement through the College’s YouTube channel.

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College looks forward to honoring the Twenty-Eighth Graduating Class.

    > Click for full details on Commencement, such as guest information and the event’s program.

  • New 3+1 Transfer Agreement with Saint Francis University Provides A Clear Path For Accounting Students

    Posted April 24, 2023 at 9:06 am

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce a new articulation agreement with Saint Francis University, which will allow accounting students to earn their bachelor’s degree through a 3+1 program path.

    This agreement replaces the previous 2+2 accounting articulation agreement between Saint Francis University and Penn Highlands. Under the new agreement, students will complete three years of coursework at Penn Highlands Community College before transferring to Saint Francis University for their final year.

    “Saint Francis University continues to be a great educational partner with Pennsylvania Highlands Community College,” stated Dr. Steve Nunez, President of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. “This articulation agreement, as do many others with Saint Francis, provides a seamless and efficient pathway for Penn Highlands students to transfer to Saint Francis University.”

    Students who have already completed two years of coursework in the 2+2 framework will have the option to follow the new 3+1 path. This articulation agreement takes effect for both new and current students starting with the Fall 2023 semester.

    “Articulation agreements like these provide more opportunities for the residents of central Pennsylvania to complete their bachelor’s degree without ever leaving the region,” continued Dr. Nunez.

    Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D, Saint Francis University President added, “We are thrilled to announce the establishment of an articulation agreement that creates a clear academic roadmap for students pursuing an accounting degree. This partnership between our institution and Penn Highlands Community College will provide students with a streamlined transfer process and access to valuable resources and support as they work towards achieving their academic and career goals in accounting. We are excited to see the impact this agreement will have on the success of students and the accounting profession as a whole.”

    Not only will students earn a bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution like Saint Francis University, but they will receive additional savings by having their costs of three years match up with tuition and fees at their local, fully accredited community college.

    Click here for more details on transfer agreements. 

  • Police Academy Accepts Donated Police Cruiser

    Posted April 19, 2023 at 8:25 am

    This is the donated police cruiser by the South Fork Borough Police Department to the Penn Highlands Police Academy. April 2023.

    The South Fork Borough Police Department recently donated a fully functional, out of service police cruiser to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Police Academy (Penn Highlands Police Academy) in an effort to support the training and education of future law enforcement officers.

    With this donation, the Penn Highlands Police Academy will be better able to provide additional hands-on training to cadets in a real-world setting. This will help prepare them for the many challenges and situations they will face in their careers.

    This donation will not only benefit the Penn Highlands Police Academy, but it will also enhance public safety by helping to produce well-trained and prepared law enforcement officers.

    “We are grateful to the South Fork Borough Police Department for this generous donation,” said Dennis Miller, Penn Highlands Police Academy Director. “This police cruiser will provide our cadets with invaluable training and hands-on experience that will prepare the next generation of police officers.”

    The Penn Highlands Police Academy is an essential institution that provides comprehensive training to individuals who aspire to become law enforcement officers. It instills future officers with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to serve and protect their communities.

    Click here for more information about the Police Academy at Penn Highlands Community College.

  • Admissions & Athletics Open House Set For May 1st

    Posted April 4, 2023 at 10:49 am

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be holding an Admissions & Athletics Open House at its facilities on Monday, May 1st. Attendees and their guests may choose to attend one of two sessions at either 2:30pm or 5:30pm.

    Individuals will learn about Penn Highlands and its opportunities, including academic programs and coursework, transfer options, and athletics. Information on student life and financial aid will also be presented. Faculty and current students will be on-hand to discuss their personal experiences.

    As an added incentive, prospective students will be eligible to win a 2023-2024 tuition voucher, good for a $250 discount, if they complete a survey while in attendance.

    To attend, individuals must RSVP online by clicking here.

    Open House locations include:

    • Blair Center
      Logan Valley Mall (Next to Macy’s)
      5580 Goods Lane, Altoona, PA 16602
      814.201.2700 | blair@pennh.25comm.com
    • Somerset Center
      Somerset County Education Center
      6024 Glades Pike, Suite 210, Somerset, PA 15501
      814.443.2500 | somerset@pennh.25comm.com

    Penn Highlands has been serving the community with quality and affordable academic options in an inclusive atmosphere since 1994.

    For additional information, contact any of the college locations directly, or call us at 1.888.385.PEAK. Click here for more information.