Central Penn College

Central Penn College's Esports Rocket League team has once again proven their competitive prowess, capturing their second Division championship title in program history. The team, composed of standout players Logan Kibler, Sam Royer, and Connor Staub, clinched the championship with a thrilling overtime victory against Bluffton University (Ohio) in the Playfly Division finals.

Central Penn College is proud to recognize several student basketball players honored for academic and athletic excellence by the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and the Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC).

Central Penn College's annual Black History Month celebration featured five prestigious student awards, a lively performance of song and dance rooted in Gospel music, and inspirational speeches, spotlighting the achievements of Black Americans.

Seventy Central Penn College students training for careers as dental assistants, medical assistants, phlebotomists, surgical technologists, physical therapist assistants and occupational therapy assistants were formally "pinned" in an evening ceremony in the college's Conference Center. Hundreds of parents, grandparents, children, spouses and friends videotaped snippets on their cell phones, presented bouquets of flowers and cheered them on.

The following students have been named to the Central Penn College Dean's List for the fall 2024 term.

The following students have been named to the Central Penn College Dean's List for the summer 2024 term.

Thirty-three team members from the GIANT Company graduated from an acclerated management training program at Central Penn College on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, offered in partnership with the college's Center for Workforce Excellence.

Central Penn College recognized four graduates at the institution's 141st Commencement on Thursday, May 26, 2023 at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Harrisburg. Josh Sooy of New Cumberland, Pa. received the Service Award.

In a partnership that built upon their work experience and natural leadership skills, 29 team members from the GIANT Company celebrated the awarding of their 18-credit Certificate of Completion in Organizational Management by Central Penn College.

Central Penn College recognized five graduates at the institution's 140th Commencement on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Harrisburg. Leslie Heimbaugh, this year's valedictorian, received the Service Award.

Central Penn College recognized four graduates at the institution's 141st Commencement on Thursday, May 26, 2023 at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Harrisburg. Karlee Powell, of Greencastle, Pa., received the Veteran Service Award.

Central Penn College recognized five graduates at the institution's 140th Commencement on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Harrisburg. Jack Huang received the Military Service Award.

Central Penn College recognized four graduates at the institution's 141st Commencement on Thursday, May 26, 2023 at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Harrisburg. Dylan Bowman received the Leadership Award.

Central Penn College recognized four graduates at the institution's 141st Commencement on Thursday, May 26, 2023 at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Harrisburg. Nathaneal Jean-Philippe received the Legacy Award for Perseverance.

The Central Penn College Chapter of the Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society recently inducted its newest members in a ceremony held at Central Penn College's Conference Center. Undergraduate students can join the society by earning a 3.3 cumulative grade point average and successfully completing 12 credits at Central Penn College. Graduate students can join the society by earning a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and successfully completing 12 credits at Central Penn College.

The Central Penn College Chapter of the Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society recently inducted its newest members in a ceremony held at the Capital Blue Cross Theatre. Students can join the society by earning a 3.3 cumulative grade point average (3.5 for graduate students) and successfully completing 12 credits at Central Penn. Congratulations to these 36 students!

Competing against students from college and universities across the state, Dylan Bowman of Central Penn College captured first-place honors in the sports photo category of the PA NewsMedia Association's 2023 Keystone Media Awards for students.

More than 70 Central Penn College students training for careers in medical assisting, phlebotomy, surgical technician, physical therapy assisting, and occupational therapy assisting were formally "pinned" in an evening ceremony in the college's Conference Center on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Congratulations to 22 students--from Central Penn College's Lancaster Center--who recently received their Allied Health pins at a ceremony in Lancaster. The well-attended ceremony signaled the successful completion of the academic portion of the Allied Health degrees for 17 Physical Therapist Assistant students and five Medical Assisting Diploma students.

During the current fall term, 116 Central Penn College students were awarded $110,000 in scholarships by the college's Education Foundation. "For nearly two decades, the Education Foundation has been making a difference in the lives of our students by helping make college more affordable," said Sandy Box, director of the nonprofit organization. "Over the last 18 months, our mission has never been more critical, as our students continued to pursue their dreams in the midst of a global pandemic." During the previous academic year (2020-2021), the Foundation awarded $267,750 to 315 Central Penn students. Students can apply for scholarships in August and February; awards are then given in the fall and spring terms, respectively.

Hassani Hussein Karemera was one of only 83 students statewide to be awarded a $3,000 Pennsylvania CPA Foundation scholarship as part of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Karamera is a first-generation college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting at Central Penn College in Summerdale, Pa. He is very involved in campus activities and is a member of the Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society.