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Central Penn College has been helping students turn potential into career success since 1881, now offering career-focused associate, bachelor's and master’s degrees in a variety of fields. Degree programs are available in: accounting, business administration, criminal justice, information technology, communications, healthcare, homeland security, legal studies and organizational leadership.

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Central Penn College has been helping students turn potential into career success since 1881, now offering career-focused associate, bachelor's and master’s degrees in a variety of fields. Degree programs are available in: accounting, business administration, criminal justice, information technology, communications, healthcare, homeland security, legal studies and organizational leadership.

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Hassani Karemera receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Mar 1

Quasemah Allen-Hawkins receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Mar 1

Amson Charleston receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Mar 1

Seth Parr receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Mar 1

Briana Riley receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Mar 1

Students earn Dean's List honor at Central Penn College

The following students have been named to the Central Penn College Dean's List for the fall 2022 term.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jan 12

Central Penn College Soccer Stars Earn All-American Status

Three Central Penn College students have been named USCAA Soccer All-American, and goalie Andrew Hunter was named an Academic All-American. The college has never had a 1st team All-American in soccer before, said Kasey Hicks, Athletic Director for Central Penn College. In addition, two of the players who made the First Team All-American are first-year college students.
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Sports - 2022 Nov 22

Central Penn College Recognizes Medical Students at Pinning Ceremony

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.
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Academic Award - 2022 Nov 22

Students earn Dean's List honor at Central Penn College

The following students have been named to the Central Penn College Dean's List for the summer 2022 term.
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Dean's List - 2022 Dec 1

GIANT Workers Graduate from Management Training at Central Penn College

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.
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Graduation - 2022 Nov 21

Central Penn College Athletics Introduces the SAAC

Central Penn College Athletics introduces the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). The following students will serve on the first CPC SAAC committee: Ryan Stevens, Baseball, President Jeana Lower, Women's Soccer, Vice President Sydney Bubb, Women's Basketball, Secretary Hailey Heverly, Women's Volleyball, Member Nate Jean-Philippe, Men's Basketball, Member Amson Charleston, Men's Soccer, Member
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Sports - 2022 Nov 18

Central Penn College Homecoming Court King and Queen, Donations to Charity

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Nov 18

Central Penn College Student Received Female Student Athlete of the Year Award

Tahniyaah Jackson received this year's Female Student Athlete of the Year Award. Several Central Penn College students were recently honored at the college's annual Athletics and Activities banquet. Awards were given to students and clubs in the categories of academics, athletics and community service.
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Sports - 2022 Aug 29

Central Penn College Student Received Male Student Athlete of the Year Award

Ryan Stevens received this year's Male Student Athlete of the Year Award. Several Central Penn College students were recently honored at the college's annual Athletics and Activities banquet. Awards were given to students and clubs in the categories of academics, athletics and community service.
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Sports - 2022 Aug 29

Jeffrey Elicker named to USCAA Academic All-American Team

Student Athlete Jeffrey Elicker was recently recognized by United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) for his performance on and off the baseball diamond.
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Sports - 2022 Aug 29

Central Penn College Student Received Knightly News Athlete of the Year Award

Sydney Bubb received this year's Knightly News Athlete of the Year Award. Several Central Penn College students were recently honored at the college's annual Athletics and Activities banquet. Awards were given to students and clubs in the categories of academics, athletics and community service.
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Sports - 2022 Aug 29

Central Penn College Student Received the Jack of all Trades Award

Brian Strawhacker received this year's Jack of all Trades Award. Several Central Penn College students were recently honored at the college's annual Athletics and Activities banquet. Awards were given to students and clubs in the categories of academics, athletics and community service.
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Sports - 2022 Aug 29

Central Penn College Student Received School Spirit Award

Hassani Karemara received this year's School Spirit Award. Several Central Penn College students were recently honored at the college's annual Athletics and Activities banquet. Awards were given to students and clubs in the categories of academics, athletics and community service.
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Sports - 2022 Aug 29

Students earn Dean's List honor at Central Penn College

The following students have been named to the Central Penn College Dean's List for the spring 2022 term.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jul 26

Central Penn College Accounting Student Receives 2022 Pennsylvania CPA Foundation Scholarship

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.
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Scholarship - 2022 Jun 22

Central Penn College Student Received Student Community Service Award

Dylan Bowman received this year's Student Community Service Award. Several Central Penn College students were recently honored at the college's annual Athletics and Activities banquet. Awards were given to students and clubs in the categories of academics, athletics and community service.
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Sports - 2022 Aug 29

Five Central Penn College student athletes awarded USCAA honors

Five Central Penn College student-athletes were recently recognized by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) for their performances on and off the baseball diamond during the 2022 season.
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Sports - 2022 May 26

Central Penn College Chapter of Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society Inducts 36 New Members

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!
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Honor Society - 2022 May 19

Jack Huang received the Military Service Award at Central Penn College's Commencement

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.
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Military - 2022 Apr 11

Jenelle Dulack received the Activities & Athletics Award at Central Penn College's Commencement

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Apr 11

Leslie Heimbaugh received the Service Award at Central Penn College's Commencement

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.
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Community Service - 2022 Apr 11

Michelle Donaghy received the Leadership Award at Central Penn College's Commencement

Central Penn College recognized five graduates at the institution's 140th Commencement on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Harrisburg. Michelle Donaghy received the Leadership Award.
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Leadership - 2022 Apr 11

Tahniyaah Jackson received the Legacy Award for Perseverance at Central Penn College's Commencement

Central Penn College recognized five graduates at the institution's 140th Commencement on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Scottish Rite Theatre in Harrisburg. Tahniyaah Jackson received the Legacy Award for Perseverance.
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Leadership - 2022 Apr 11

Students earn Dean's List honor at Central Penn College

The following students have been named to the Central Penn College Dean's List for the winter 2022 term.
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Dean's List - 2022 Apr 8

Two Central Penn College student athletes awarded USCAA honors

Two Central Penn College student-athletes were recently recognized by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) for their performance on and off the basketball court. Women's basketball player Tahniyaah "T" Jackson was named a USCAA 2nd Team All-American, with men's basketball player Tyler Hunter receiving a USCAA Honorable Mention All-American recognition.
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Sports - 2022 Mar 24
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