Central Penn College

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.

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 and successfully completing 12 credits at Central Penn. Congratulations to these 22 students!

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.

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.

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.

The following students have been named to the Central Penn College Dean's List for the summer 2021 term.

Three Central Penn College student-athletes were recently recognized by United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) for their performance on and off the baseball diamond. Pitcher/outfielder Ryan Stevens received National All-Academic Award honors from the USCAA. Congratulations to these student-athletes!

Three Central Penn College student-athletes were recently recognized by United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) for their performance on and off the baseball diamond. Infielder Zach Boyer, first baseman Jeffery Elicker and pitcher/outfielder Ryan Stevens all received National All-Academic Award honors from the USCAA. Congratulations to these student-athletes!

Three Central Penn College student-athletes were recently recognized by United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) for their performance on and off the baseball diamond. Infielder Zach Boyer, first baseman Jeffery Elicker and pitcher/outfielder Ryan Stevens all received National All-Academic Award honors from the USCAA. In addition, Boyer was named a 2nd Team All-American. Congratulations to these student-athletes!

The following students have been named to the Central Penn College Dean's List for the spring 2021 term.

Central Penn College recognized seven graduates at the institution's 139th Commencement on Saturday, June 12. Jodi Brown received the Legacy Award for Perseverance.

Central Penn College recognized seven graduates at the institution's 139th Commencement on Saturday, June 12. Nasheed Green received the Student Athletics & Activities Award.

Central Penn College recognized seven graduates at the institution's 139th Commencement on Saturday, June 12. Amanda Shaw received the Student Service Award.

Central Penn College recognized seven graduates at the institution's 139th Commencement on Saturday, June 12. Parker Rose was presented with the Student Military / Veteran Service Award.

Central Penn College recognized seven graduates at the institution's 139th Commencement on Saturday, June 12. Rafael Mateo-Mota received the Student Leadership Award.

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

Sarah Long was named Valedictorian at Central Penn College's 139th Commencement on Saturday, June 12.

On Saturday, May 8, the Central Penn Chapter of the Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society inducted their newest members in a virtual ceremony. Conducting the ceremonies via Zoom were club officers Crystal Rinker, Leslie Heimbaugh and Cierra DeWalt. Students can join the society by earning a 3.3 cumulative grade point average and successfully completing 12 credits at Central Penn. Club advisors are Adrienne Thoman and Lucy Hunsberger. Gamma Beta Phi has chapters all across the United States. It regularly inducts thousands of academically excellent students who share its mission of promoting education and providing community service to their colleges and communities. The society has made a major impact all across America.

Central Penn College celebrated its 139th commencement in a virtual ceremony on Saturday, June 12, at 1 p.m. More than 300 students graduated during the 2020-2021 academic year from the Summerdale-based institution. Commencement Speaker Major Kristal Turner-Childs--Acting Deputy Commissioner of Staff, Pennsylvania State Police--talked about the power of persistence in the face of adversity and setbacks. Her message to graduates was a powerful one: "NO doesn't mean NEVER!" "Graduates, this is your moment Go out and create your own opportunity," said Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, president of Central Penn College.

The following students have been named to the Central Penn College Dean's List for the winter 2021 term.

During the current spring term, 135 Central Penn College students were awarded $116,000 in scholarships by the college's Education Foundation. "For the past 17 years, 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 12 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 (2019-2020), the Foundation awarded $243,000 to 288 Central Penn students. Students can apply for scholarships in August and February; awards are then given in the fall and spring terms, respectively.

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.