Q&A with Rep. Cephas: “Both of my parents are proud graduates of the Community College of Philadelphia”
Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-192) was elected to serve her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2016. As a lifelong public servant and native of West Philadelphia, Rep. Cephas has worked tirelessly to forge cross-sector collaborations and partnerships to solve some of the community’s biggest challenges. Throughout her career, Rep. Cephas realized…
2022 New Century Transfer Scholar Found Path to Meaningful Future at Community College
“When I graduated high school, I made a deal with myself: If I didn’t have a career by 25, I’d go to college. So – at 25, when I didn’t have a career – I went back to school. I found the pathway to a meaningful future at community college,” said Matthew Gaul, the 2022…
Community Colleges Train for Local, In-Demand Careers
Luzerne County Community College (Luzerne) recently announced a new program that will help train Pennsylvanians to fill an area of critical need in the healthcare field. The college will now offer an associate of applied science degree in Medical Assisting, which will help meet the demand for certified medical assistants. The program was developed to…
2022 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar Honored for Commitment to Excellence
“I earned my master’s degree in business and, even though I liked my job, a part of me wanted to do something I was really passionate about,” explained Alysse Dambrot, the 2022 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar from the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC). “I finally decided to go back to school and train…
Celebrating the 2022 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team
The Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (PACCC) honored the 28th Annual All-Pennsylvania Academic Team with a video tribute which was posted online today. It recognizes the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team, a remarkable group of community college students who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated a commitment to their colleges and communities. The 2022 awardees include 46…
Nursing Student Finds Healthcare Career Pathway at Community College
“I had friends and family who went to the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), so I knew it offered a quality education at an affordable price,” said Mackenzie Morrell, a CCBC student who plans to graduate in the spring of 2023 with an associate degree in nursing. “My family life wasn’t always the greatest…
Bucks Trustee: Community Colleges Educate More Low-Income and First-Generation Students
Blake Eisenhart, a member of the Bucks County Community College Board of Trustees, recently shared his perspectives on leadership and the role of community colleges in the Commonwealth. He is currently a candidate for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors. Q: You’ve served as a trustee for Bucks County Community College…
Watch Now: “On Course with Community Colleges: Imagining a Prosperous Pennsylvania”
Updated April 1, 2022 While the Commonwealth is still grappling with disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, state leaders imagine a prosperous future for Pennsylvania – and believe community colleges have a significant role to play in getting us there. During Community College Week we heard from two of those leaders – Rep. Jason Ortitay…
Transfer Student Achieves Significant Cost-Savings by Starting at Community College
“I think every Pennsylvanian should know about the higher education cost savings you can achieve by starting at community college. Thanks to the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), I will have a college education and experience without the stress of debt,” explained Eponine Farber, who will graduate from CCBC this spring with plans to…
Mother of Three Finds Pathway to Entrepreneurship as Non-Traditional Student
“I ran the café on the Upper Bucks Campus of Bucks County Community College the four years before the pandemic hit. My food service and catering business was thriving at the time, but one day my daughter – who was enrolled at Bloomsburg University – called me and told me about COVID. I didn’t watch…