Central Penn College

On Friday, May 2, 2025, Central Penn College celebrated it's 143rd Annual Commencement Ceremony at The Forum in Harrisburg, Pa. where five outstanding graduates were honored with student awards.

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.

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.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month celebration on February 23, 2023. Nathaneal "Nate" Jean-Phillippe, a business administration major, from Lancaster, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Leadership.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month celebration on February 23, 2023. Hassani Karemera, an accounting major, from Enola, Pa., was awarded the Bayard Rustin Award for Social Justice.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month celebration on February 23, 2023. Quasemah Allen-Hawkins, an information technology major, from York, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Olin Harris Award for Character.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month celebration on February 23, 2023. Seth Parr, a business administration major from Coatesville, Pa., was awarded the Ruby Bridges Award for Positivity.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month celebration on February 23, 2023. Amson Charleston, a computer information systems major from York, Pa., was awarded the Dr. C. Delores Tucker Award for Community Service.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month celebration on February 23, 2023. Briana Riley, a surgical technician major from Lancaster, Pa., was awarded the Rosa Parks Award for Academic Excellence.

Central Penn College donated $100 to the charity of choice of this year's Homecoming King and Queen. Josh Sooy and Gabriela "Gabby" Perez were crowned Homecoming Royals. Donations were made in Perez and Sooy's name to The Trevor Project (Perez) and Four Diamonds (Sooy). Homecoming Court for 2022 includes Jeana Lower, Briana Riley, Amber Funk and Brian Strawhacker.

Central Penn College recognized five graduates at the institution's 140th Commencement on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Harrisburg. Jenelle Dulack received the Activities & Athletics Award.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Leonard Chester '15, a communications graduate from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the 2022 Humanitarian Award.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month celebration. Hassani Karemera, an accounting major from State College, Pa., was awarded the Ruby Bridges Award for Positivity.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Sidney Green, an information technology major from Baltimore, Md., was awarded the Rosa Parks Award for Academic Excellence.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Tahniyaah Jackson, a business administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Award for Leadership.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Vessah Jeannite, a criminal justice administration major from York, Pa., was awarded the Bayard Rustin Award for Social Justice.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Seth Parr, a criminal justice administration major from Coatesville, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Olin Harris Award for Character.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Quadere Allen, a business administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Dr. C. Delores Tucker Award for Community Service.

More than 70 Allied Health students recently gathered at Central Penn College's Conference Center to celebrate the completion of the academic portion of their programs. These students will next move on to internships in their field, putting into use all the hands-on, experierential learning they gained over the past 18 months.

Cierra DeWalt was named Salutatorian during Central Penn College's 139th Commencement on Saturday, June 12.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Nia Millwood, a business administration major from Easton, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Olin Harris Award for Character.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Tyhee Taylor, a business administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Bayard Rustin Award for Social Justice.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Tyreen Smalley, a corporate communications major from McClure, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Leadership.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Hannelore Farmer, a legal studies major from Travose, Pa., was awarded the Rosa Parks Award for Academic Excellence.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Dasjon Hagans, a business administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Ruby Bridges Award for Positivity.

Central Penn College recently recognized seven individuals at the institution's annual Black History Month Celebration. Tabitha Dougherty, a medical assisting major from New Bloomfield, Pa., was awarded the Dr. C. Delores Tucker Award for Community Service.

Central Penn College Health Sciences has announced its winter 2021 Perseverance and Leadership Awards. The Leadership Award was presented to medical assistant student Debra (Katt) Fischer, of Harrisburg, Pa. Her professor's nomination reads: "Katt Fischer is the president of Club M Ed. She is always leading the students in fundraisers and in the philanthropic projects of our group. "She has volunteered to help 'newer' students with venipunctures and studying for the phlebotomy exam. Katt is willing to help students study in any area of the phlebotomy or medical assisting programs. "A few years ago, she was in one of the plays with the theatre on campus. Her enthusiasm greatly supports the MA and phlebotomy programs and motivates students to participate."

Central Penn College Health Sciences has announced its winter 2021 Perseverance and Leadership Awards. The Perseverance Award was presented to phlebotomy student Kayla Browning, of Lykens, Pa. Her professor's nomination reads: "Kayla Browning is in her third term of the phlebotomy program and has demonstrated that no matter what life throws in her path, she is going to keep on striving to succeed. "She has experienced numerous personal issues that have caused financial and emotional strain. Through it all, she has kept up with her school work doing a exemplary job on work submitted. "She continues to stay professional and demonstrates a positive attitude to her peers even during her recent struggles. Kayla communicates with her professors on a consistent basis to keep us update with challenges she faces. Kayla is determined to continue and finish the phlebotomy certificate so she can work in the field to provide for her children."

Cortez Harris, a Central Penn College criminal justice administration major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Award for Leadership.