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  • Dean’s List For Fall 2025 Has Been Announced

    Posted January 6, 2026 at 9:59 am

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has announced that the following students have made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.

    Altoona – Kelly Adamiak, Beverly Ilene Amigh Auerbeck, Julius Anthony Colabove, Dawn Marie Cronmiller, Allison Kaylee Drass, Samantha Ida Esmaili, Sierra Rose Francisco, Morgan D. Hamel, Cody Lee Hartman, Brenda Louise Houck, Sara Krestar, Chelsea Dawn McMaster, McKayla Noel, William Miles Reading, Desiree Roberts, Charles G. Semelsberger, Emerson Jean Steinbugl, Maria June Stiver, Elaina Ashlynn Wallace, Hana Yagoub

    Armagh – Kaylee Witten

    Ashville – Ellie Marie Bender, Kasey Robin Farabaugh, Alainna Lynch, Gina Eve Pettenati Brittany Megan Shaner

    Belle Vernon – Casey Marie Smith

    Bellwood – Emma Price, Kristin Amber Weiand

    Berlin – Lilah Eden Topper

    Boswell – Syd Alexis Scott

    Cairnbrook – Belinda Michele Baker, Zoe Marie Ketchock

    Carrolltown – Erin Behe, Leah Joy Frederick, DJ Austin Weaver

    Central City – Kaitlin K. Fisher, Rian Marie Klotz, Gretchen Mae Miller, Sara Sue Watkins

    Centre Hall – Abby Elaine Tice

    Claysburg – Galen Seymour

    Clymer – Connor McClain

    Confluence – Trinity Jean Hyatt, Makiah Lynn Schartiger, Maleigha Jo Younkin

    Coudersport – Lilly Germaine Buchsen

    Cresson – Baylee Nicole Proudfit, Ian David Rice

    Davidsville – Gracyn L. Bittner, Tanner Kate Hunsberger, Jared Lafferty, Mya Lynn Nanna, Nick Yoder, Ella Mankamyer

    Duncansville – Hunter W. Dawson

    Dysart – Brandi Sue Collins

    East Conemaugh – Aubree K. Himes

    East Freedom – Brandi Jo Thompson

    Ebensburg – Brandon J. Arotin, Skylar Marie Kovac

    Elmora – Gina Marie Lane, Kenzie Grace Mulraney

    Gray – Layla Rachelle Roch

    Harrisburg – Patrice Robinson

    Hastings – Marissa Renee Ball, Jade Elizabeth Farabaugh, Kayla Elizabeth Holtz, Stella Marie Illig, Abby Renee McAnulty, Lakin Nicole Pierce, Casey James Weakland, Kenadi Elizabeth Weakland

    Heilwood – Brandi M. Horvath

    Hollidaysburg – Bilal Yazen Naji, Alyson Elizabeth Thompson, Arlina Whitaker

    Hollsopple – Jake Jeffrey Greig, Lily Mae Mohrbacker, Abby Paige Sarver, Amaya McKayla Springer

    Howard – Lexi Evans

    Huntingdon – Bailey Norris

    Imler – Cayla Bussard

    Indiana – Bree Lynn Carnahan

    Jerome – Olivia Rose Weyandt

    Johnstown – Isabella Anderson, Noah Xavier Anderson, Téa Ashcom, Casey Nathaniel Barrett, AJ Biggs, Paisley S. Britt, Emily E. Burkett, Jesse Zane Burkett, Marissa Camut, Nick Andrew Chonko, Samantha Nicole Chonko, Maddie Cichocki, Julia Clement, Ariel Robin Clickner, Aurora B. Croyle, Nevaeh Day, Sarah DeBose, Charlee Kristina Eckenrod, El Calistro Esparza, Emirson Grassmyer, Olivia Jane Grosik, Britt Ada Hamryszak, Savannah Dawn Hawks, Sydney Paige Heinlein, Emanuel R. Hill, Nolan Harris Hill, Maddie Caroline Hofecker, Elizabeth Esperonza Hollie-Grant, Ireland G. Howard, Taylor Lea Jarvis, Heaven Leigh Jones, Dane Matthew Jordan, Anika Rose Kaminsky, Connor Douglas Kleinosky, Rachel Kohn, Quinn C. Komar, Shawn M. Kornprobst, Carson Daniel Krupka, Brianna Noel Litzinger, Isabela Jolie Lute, Avery Claire Marshall, Jaelyn McClintock, Sean Thomas McNally, Alexandra Q. Mock, Zoe A. Nagle, Travis Niessner, Brynn Faith Pallone, Caci Elizabeth Polenik, Emilia Quezada, Brianna Joann Rager, Carson Michael Reckner, Morgan Leigh Rese, Hayleigh Rietscha, Gabrielle Louise Riffle, Sandi Joan Rivera, Brett Christopher Rokita, Zhanea Olivia Rowe, Zack John Ryan, Brayden Smith, Addison R. Synan, Bella Lorraine Synan, Arissa Raeann Thompson, Belle Toth, Ethan Matthew Usrey, Blaise M. Veney, Emma Jane Weicht, Josh Werner, Maisey R. Zvara

    Ligonier – Jeana Bianco

    Lilly – Greg Asberry, Nathan Kyle Scavoni

    Loretto – Vinny M. Borruto, Andrew Robert Dillon

    Loysburg – Nicole Smith

    Mahaffey – Logan A. Chilcote

    Manns Choice – Cody John Miller

    Mapleton – Brody Kohler, Jacob Daniel Buckley

    Martinsburg – Mark David Bettwy, Hannah E. Greenleaf, Lilly Marie Hardman, Kaitlin Marie Smith

    Meyersdale – Paige Elizabeth Boyer, Ashlyn Paige Clayton, Taryn Leigh Miller

    Millheim – Jacob Daniel Campbell

    Mineral Point – Isabelle Grace Bearer, Zach Hunter Brandis, Jesse Johnson

    Mingoville – Cecelia Christine McGovern

    Monongahela – Shelby Criss

    Mount Union – Kavanagh P. Edwards

    Nanty Glo – Theresa Byron, Nikki Ann Pietrazak, Christopher Rhoades, Teague Spade

    New Baltimore – Sarah Martin

    New Enterprise – Cayden Lee Garman

    New Florence – Tiffaney Jade Swartz

    New Paris – Marley Grayce McMillen

    Northern Cambria – Mandy Perrone, Justin P. Radcliffe, Kayla Marie Radcliffe, Makayla Grace Stephens

    Osterburg – Nickie Sue VanPelt

    Patton – Caitlyn Renae Carnahan, Reese Garrison, Ena Lee Lopez, Emerson Riley Packard, Brenda Rosenthal

    Penn Run – Elaine R. Altemus, Lilly Anna Nichole Uhler

    Philipsburg – Hannah Jane Mandell

    Pleasant Gap – Blair Eckley-Jones

    Portage – Hannah Michelle Hurtack, Lauren Marie Lockard, Jake Matthew Nolan

    Revloc – Raven Makayla Lutman, Sharleen Waa

    Roaring Spring – Kerstin Dawn Corle, Mya Nicole Giordano

    Rockwood – Shania Ruth Ehrhardt, Luke Thomas Ream

    Saint Benedict – Lexie Lee Kutchman

    Saint Michael – Quinn Miguel Yuschick

    Salisbury – Chelsey Penwell

    Scranton – Tajada Oneal

    Seward – Nikki Dawn Zimmerman

    Shirleysburg – London C. Brumbaugh

    Somerset – Reagan Michele Brenneman, Faith Renee Custer, Hailey Ann Friedline, Samantha Elizabeth Katz, Carlie Anne Knott, Aleah Marie Perry, Austin Lynn Reichhold

    South Fork – Bella Marie Hunter, Emmie Marie Johns, Tresa Ann Mackel, Matthew O. Knepper

    Spring Mills – Samantha Brown, Brandon Richard Corl, Maddie Bin Christian Shaffer

    Spruce Creek – Hailey Dawn Weyer

    Stoystown – Tara Jean King, Travis Jo Ware

    Summerhill – Gus Christopher Wirfel

    Tyrone – Morgan Elizabeth Crocefoglia, Adriana Elizabeth Kessler, Jaylynn McConnell, Leanna Jolene Rhoads, Jillian Nicole Soule

    Williamsburg – Kayla Marie Kephart

    Windber – David Anthony Bernecky, Madison Belle Cominsky, Carley Lynn Harr, Trinity Jade Klucik, Mason Carter Popovich, Cayden Taylor Thompson, Kat Lynn Walker

  • 1ST SUMMIT BANK Donates $2,500 To College’s EITC Fund

    Posted December 17, 2025 at 2:28 pm

    The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation has received a $2,500 donation from 1ST SUMMIT BANK, with the contribution being directed towards the College’s Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) fund.

    The donation will empower the bank and other institutions to provide valuable support to the educational initiatives offered by the College.

    This contribution plays a pivotal role in facilitating reduced-price class offerings for students enrolled in the Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program or participating in dual enrollment.

    “Thanks to 1ST SUMMIT BANK’s continued investment in the EITC program, more students can experience college-level learning while still in high school,” stated Carole VanMeter, Director of the Foundation. “Their support keeps ACE and Dual Enrollment tuition among the lowest in the region, opening doors for families, and helping students prepare for successful futures.”

    EITC provides high school students with the opportunity to enroll in college-level courses. By earning credits through this program, students can explore the offerings of Penn Highlands and gain valuable insights into their prospects.

    Since 2023, the EITC Program has received over $35,000 in funding. enabling the College to provide over 2,000 participating students with more than 7,000 credits at discounted rates.

    Penn Highlands President Dr. Steve Nunez (left), Director of the College Foundation Carole VanMeter, and 1ST SUMMIT BANK Assistant Vice President & Business Relationship Manager Sean McCool pose for a photo showing the bank’s donation to the College Foundation on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

    Penn Highlands President Dr. Steve Nunez (left), Director of the College Foundation Carole VanMeter, and 1ST SUMMIT BANK Assistant Vice President & Business Relationship Manager Sean McCool pose for a photo showing the bank’s donation to the College Foundation on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

  • Black Bears Bowling Releases 2026 Season Schedule

    Posted December 1, 2025 at 12:24 pm

    The Pennsylvania Highlands Bowling Team has released its schedule for the 2026 campaign.

    The defending Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC) and Region 20 champions will compete in six regular season matches, two of which will be at home. Penn Highlands will also participate in two postseason tournaments, hoping to earn a spot in the NJCAA Bowling Championships.

    Penn Highlands will begin its season by hosting a WPCC match on January 13 at 814 Lanes & Games in Johnstown. All dates and times are subject to change. The full regular season schedule is as follows:

    • January 13 at 814 Lanes & Games (Johnstown, PA)
    • January 16 at Main Bowling Center (Greensburg, PA)
    • January 20 at Coral Lanes & Lounge (West Mifflin, PA)
    • January 23 at Main Bowling Center (Greensburg, PA)
    • January 27 at 814 Lanes & Games (Johnstown, PA)
    • January 30 at Coral Lanes & Lounge (West Mifflin, PA)

    The Black Bears will then compete in the WPCC Tournament on February 6 at Main Bowling Center and the Region 20 Tournament on February 13 at Coral Lanes & Lounge.

    Qualifiers will advance to the NJCAA Bowling Championships, set for March 5-7 at Royal Scot Golf & Bowl in Lansing, Michigan.

    Click here for more information on Black Bear Athletics.


    About Black Bear Athletics
    Black Bear Athletics, the official sports program of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, is dedicated to fostering excellence both on and off the field. As a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Black Bear Athletics offers a diverse range of sports, including basketball, bowling, cross country, esports, golf, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. Our mission is to help student-athletes succeed in sports, academics, and life. By focusing on teamwork, leadership, time management, and discipline, we prepare them for success in all areas.

    Black Bear Athletics is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC) and NJCAA Region 20, competing against programs across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

  • Three Women’s Volleyball Players Named To All-Region Team

    Posted November 24, 2025 at 12:45 pm

    Penn Highlands freshmen Aidan Barnick and Riley Olish, as well as sophomore Tara Corradini, were recently named to the NJCAA Women’s Volleyball Division III All-Region 20 Team.

    Barnick earned a spot on the First Team as a setter, while Corradini and Olish were given Honorable Mention.

    The Black Bears finished as Region 20 runner-up for the second time in program history, while also earning runner-up in the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC) for the first time.

    Barnick (Boswell, PA) compiled 187 assists, 91 digs, 22 serving aces and 21 kills in 16 games, with her assist total ranking second in the region.

    Corradini (Central City, PA) totaled 177 digs and 12 service aces as the team’s libero. Her dig total was fourth in the region while ranking first in digs per set (4.54).

    Olish (Northern Cambria, PA) recorded 150 kills, which ranked fourth in the region, along with being second in kills per set (3,41), hitting percentage (.301) and solo blocks (16). She also tallied 97 digs and 10 aces.

    Barnick and Olish were also named to the WPCC All-Conference Team for 2025. Corradini earned WPCC/Region 20 All-Tournament Team honors, alongside Olish. 

    Click here for more information on Black Bear Athletics.

  • Police Academy Partners With Cambria County’s Shop With A Cop Program

    Posted November 20, 2025 at 9:58 am

    The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Police Academy is partnering with Cambria County’s Shop with a Cop program for this year’s holiday season.

    Police Academy instructors and cadets will actively support the initiative by assisting with event operations and accompanying children as they shop for Christmas gifts alongside local police officers.

    “As a child, I experienced the joy of a similar program, and years later, as a police officer, I had the chance to shop with kids, inspiring me to involve the Penn Highlands Police Academy,” stated Cory Fairman, Assistant Director of Police Academy & Campus Security. “My hope is that the cadets will not only assist now, but also continue this as officers, creating community connections and investing in the future of all our children. I’m thrilled to see this partnership grow and succeed.”

    The Shop with a Cop program will be held on two separate dates this year. The first event is scheduled for December 9 at the Richland Township Walmart, and the second will take place on December 16 at the Ebensburg Walmart. Both events will begin at 5:30 PM.

    “This partnership is dedicated to supporting and encouraging children, all while fostering trust between them and law enforcement,” stated Allyson Lonas, Cambria County Shop with a Cop Program Director. “Partnering with the Penn Highlands Police Academy strengthens our mission and creates a lasting collaboration to benefit children in our community. Thanks to the dedication of individuals and local businesses, this program is here to stay, bringing joy to kids across Cambria County during the holiday season.”

    Now in its fourth year, the Shop with a Cop program continues to bring joy to children who have been victims of crime, witnessed or experienced trauma, or faced other unfortunate circumstances. The program provides these children with the opportunity to go shopping with a local police officer.

    This initiative gives children a memorable holiday experience, while offering them the chance to choose gifts for themselves and their loved ones.

    Donations are still being accepted to help make this event possible. A $150 contribution sponsors a child, giving them the opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts with a local officer and spend up to $150 at Walmart.

    For more information or to donate, visit the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies website or visit the Cambria County Shop with a Cop Facebook page.