Central Penn College

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.

More than 70 Central Penn College Allied Health students recited the Health Occupation Creed in unison and were pinned in a formal ceremony in late October at the college.

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

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

Seven Central Penn College Student-Athletes were named by USCAA and ESAC for national awards for both the Men's and Women's Basketball teams.

Central Penn College Student Athlete Kaeden Campbell was named USCAA Academic All-American. This prestigious honor is a true testament to Campbell's dedication to excellence both on the court and in the classroom.

Twenty-five team members from the GIANT Company went through a different kind of check-out line at Central Penn College on November 9, 2022. They each finished their "shopping" excursion by filling up their cart with valuable management skills. Their graduation was held at Central Penn College's Conference Center, followed by a celebratory luncheon with family and friends, along with GIANT and college staff. The graduates completed the classes as part of the GIANT University Department Manager Business Academy, taught by Central Penn College faculty. This is the second class to graduate from the Academy.

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.

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 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.

Brian Christiana, of Shamokin, Pa., received one of five student excellence awards announced at Central Penn College's 138th annual Commencement ceremony September. 12.

Connor Graham, of Dunkirk, Md., received one of five student excellence awards announced at Central Penn College's 138th annual Commencement ceremony, held virtually September 12.