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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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Representation of the achievement named 'Students earn Dean's List honor at Central Penn College'.

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 2023 term.
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Dean's List - 2023 Aug 30

5 Central Penn College Baseball Stars Make All-Conference Team

Five Central Penn College baseball players have capped off their championship season by making the Eastern State Athletic Conference's (ESAC) "All American Team." Their Coach, Robert Stern, was also recognized as the Coach of the Year for the ESAC.
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Sports - 2023 May 31

Josh Sooy received the Service Award at Central Penn College's Commencement

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.
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Community Service - 2023 May 31
Representation of the achievement named 'Karlee Powell received the Veteran Service Award at Central Penn College's Commencement'.

Karlee Powell received the Veteran Service Award at Central Penn College's Commencement

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.
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Military - 2023 May 31
Representation of the achievement named 'Dylan Bowman received the Leadership Award at Central Penn College's Commencement'.

Dylan Bowman received the Leadership Award at Central Penn College's Commencement

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.
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Leadership - 2023 May 31
Representation of the achievement named 'Nathaneal Jean-Philippe received the Legacy Award for Perseverance at Central Penn College's Commencement'.

Nathaneal Jean-Philippe received the Legacy Award for Perseverance at Central Penn College's Commencement

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.
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Leadership - 2023 May 31

Gamma Beta Phi Induction

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.
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Honor Society - 2023 May 31

Central Penn College Women's Basketball Team Receives First-Ever Bid to National Championship Tournament

For the first time in the college's 141-year history, the women's basketball team at Central Penn College (CPC) has received a bid to the USCAA National Championship Tournament.
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Sports - 2023 Mar 8
Representation of the achievement named 'Students earn Dean's List honor at Central Penn College'.

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 2023 term.
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Dean's List - 2023 May 11
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Central Penn College Student Captures First Place in Statewide Media Awards

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.
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Student Competition - 2023 Mar 2
Representation of the achievement named 'Nate Jean-Phillipe receives award from Central Penn College'.

Nate Jean-Phillipe 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. Nathaneal "Nate" Jean-Phillippe, a business administration major, from Lancaster, Pa., was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Leadership.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Mar 1
Representation of the achievement named 'Hassani Karemera receives award from Central Penn College'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Amson Charleston receives award from Central Penn College'.

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

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

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Briana Riley receives award from Central Penn College'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Students earn Dean's List honor at Central Penn College'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Students earn Dean's List honor at Central Penn College'.

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

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

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Penn College Soccer Stars Earn All-American Status'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Penn College Athletics Introduces the SAAC'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Penn College Homecoming Court King and Queen, Donations to Charity'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Penn College Student Received Female Student Athlete of the Year Award'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Penn College Student Received Knightly News Athlete of the Year Award'.

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 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
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Penn College Student Received the Jack of all Trades Award'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Penn College Student Received School Spirit Award'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Penn College Student Received Student Community Service Award'.

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
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