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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 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

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Central Penn College Chapter of Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society Inducts 36 New Members'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Jack Huang received the Military Service Award at Central Penn College's Commencement'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Jenelle Dulack received the Activities & Athletics Award at Central Penn College's Commencement'.

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

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Leslie Heimbaugh received the Service Award at Central Penn College's Commencement'.

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
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 2022 term.
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Dean's List - 2022 Apr 8
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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
Representation of the achievement named 'Leonard Chester '15 receives award from Central Penn College'.

Leonard Chester '15 receives award from 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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Mar 24

Hassani Karemera receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Mar 24

Sidney Green receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Mar 24
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Tahniyaah Jackson receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Mar 24
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Vessah Jeannite receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Mar 23
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Seth Parr receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Mar 23

Quadere Allen receives award from Central Penn College

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Mar 23

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 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!
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Honor Society - 2021 Dec 17
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Central Penn College's Lancaster Center recognizes Allied Health 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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Nov 18
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Allied Health Students Recognized at Summerdale Pinning Ceremony

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Nov 18
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Fall term scholarships awarded by Central Penn College Education Foundation

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.
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Scholarship - 2021 Nov 9
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 2021 term.
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Dean's List - 2021 Oct 27

Ryan Stevens named to USCAA All Academic Team

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!
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Sports - 2021 Aug 19

Jeffrey Elicker named to USCAA All Academic Team

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!
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Sports - 2021 Aug 19
Representation of the achievement named 'Zach Boyer named to USCAA All Academic Team'.

Zach Boyer named to USCAA All Academic Team

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!
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Sports - 2021 Aug 19
Dean's List achievement badge.

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 2021 term.
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Dean's List - 2021 Jul 6
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Legacy Award for Perseverance

Central Penn College recognized seven graduates at the institution's 139th Commencement on Saturday, June 12. Jodi Brown received the Legacy Award for Perseverance.
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Leadership - 2021 Jun 17

Student Athletics & Activities Award

Central Penn College recognized seven graduates at the institution's 139th Commencement on Saturday, June 12. Nasheed Green received the Student Athletics & Activities Award.
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Community Service - 2021 Jun 17

Student Military / Veteran 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.
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Community Service - 2021 Jun 17
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