Penn Highlands Community College

Congratulations to four of our outstanding sophomore athletes who are taking their talents to the next level at four-year institutions! 🎉

This is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the strength of our athletic programs here at Penn Highlands.

Let's celebrate these Black Bears:

🏌️‍♂️ Jayvien Brumbaugh, Golf
🥎 Tori Harrison, Softball
🏀 Byron “BJ” Lavender, Jr., Basketball
🏀 Victor Raymond, Basketball

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We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and can't wait to see what they achieve next.

Cadet Class No. 92 is gearing up for its Police Academy Graduation on Friday, June 26, at 6 PM in the Richland Campus Auditorium.

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NOW HIRING: We are currently in search of an Admissions Counselor at our Blair Center.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Admissions Counselor (Altoona) The Admissions Counselor serves as a front-line recruitment professional responsible for territory management, outreach development, and enrollment conversion within an assigned geographic and/or demographic region.

Congratulations to all the students who made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester!

View the list: https://loom.ly/vNdgkio

Meet Derek Horner, our Head Women's Volleyball Coach.

Derek began his tenure with Penn Highlands in 2024. He has dedicated over three decades of his life to volleyball, beginning his journey at the age of 8.

He guided the Black Bears to a runner-up finish in the 2025 WPCC/Region 20 Tournament, and will look to build on the success as he enters his third season. The program will be moving to NJCAA Division II beginning this fall.

Athletes interested in our women's volleyball program, as well as the other sports available at Penn Highlands, can fill out our recruit form at pennh.cc/recruit.

We're proud to share the latest installment of the Community College Conversations Podcast, featuring our own Dr. Steve Nunez, President of Pennsylvania Highlands, in conversation with Dr. Rodney Reider, CEO of Conemaugh Health System.

Together, they explore what a meaningful partnership between higher education and healthcare looks like, and why it matters for our students, our workforce, and our community.

Please enjoy the eleventh installment of the podcast in our series: Community College Conversations - Pennsylvania Highlands Community College: Dr. Steve Nunez, College President, and Dr. Rodney Reider, CEO, Conemaugh Health System: "Joint Conversation with CEO of Conemaugh Health System about the Benefits of Partnering." https://tinyurl.com/TS1of1

Please join us in congratulating Matthew Knepper, this year's recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Award! 👏

This award celebrates a student who has not only excelled academically, but also had a significant impact on both Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and the wider community.

Matthew graduated during the ceremony with a degree in Business Management.

Well done, Matthew!

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Last week's Commencement was an unforgettable celebration! Check out these photos that captured all the joy and excitement. 🎓

Congratulations to our Thirty-First Graduating Class. 🎉