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On Feb. 14, 1964, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, became the first community college in Pennsylvania.

Proudly YOURS, we are the largest and oldest community college in Pennsylvania. We offer more than 100 programs across our five campuses and online. 

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On Feb. 14, 1964, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, became the first community college in Pennsylvania.

Proudly YOURS, we are the largest and oldest community college in Pennsylvania. We offer more than 100 programs across our five campuses and online. 

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Lebanon Valley College Congratulates its Admitted Students

Lebanon Valley College is pleased to announce that the following students have been accepted for admission at The Valley.
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Accepted - Jan 20

Students Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

More than 18,700 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
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Dean's List - Jan 22

Fall 2025 Dean's List

These students were honored for academic achievement by being named to Delaware Valley University's Fall 2025 Dean's List.
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Dean's List - Jan 22
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Lebanon Valley College Congratulates its Admitted Students

Lebanon Valley College is pleased to announce that the following students have been accepted for admission at The Valley.
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Accepted - 2025 Dec 17
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Lebanon Valley College Announces Enrolled Students

Lebanon Valley College is excited to welcome new students to campus for the Spring 2026 semester.
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Enrollment - Jan 20
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Lebanon Valley College Announces Enrolled Students

Lebanon Valley College is excited to welcome new students to campus for the Fall 2026 semester.
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Enrollment - Jan 6

James Madison University announces fall 2025 President's List

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students who made the President's List for the fall 2025 semester.
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President's List - Jan 13

York College Celebrates 250+ Graduates in December 2025 Commencement

York College of Pennsylvania proudly awarded degrees to more than 250 students in Dec. 2025. During the ceremony, graduates earned associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.
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Graduation - Jan 9
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Students named to Coker University's President's List

Coker University announces the Fall 2025 President's List. Congratulations, students!
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President's List - Jan 15
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Lebanon Valley College Celebrates December 2025 Graduates

Lebanon Valley College is recognizing more than 80 students who graduated in December 2025. The College is proud to celebrate the academic achievements of these students.
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Graduation - Jan 8
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SRU announces dean's list for Fall 2025 semester

Celebrating academic excellence and the dedication of high-achieving students, Slippery Rock University has announced its dean's list for the Fall 2025 semester. The dean's list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits.
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Achievement (Other) - Jan 8
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Students Named to Fall 2025 Dean's List at Cedarville University

Students at Cedarville University have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
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Achievement (Other) - 2025 Dec 29
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SNHU Announces Fall 2025 President's List

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
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Student Excellence - Jan 7

SNHU Announces Summer 2025 President's List

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
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Student Excellence - 2025 Sep 9

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2025 C-6 (Oct - Dec)

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 2025 C-6 (Oct - Dec) term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was established in 2022 to help recognize academic excellence in our part-time and graduate learners. Eligibility for the SNHU Honor Roll requires full-time or part-time undergraduate, graduate, or coursework only online or campus students to earn an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher for an individual term. Please note: Full-time undergraduate students who receive the Honor Roll may also be eligible for the President's List or Dean's List. Honor Roll is awarded at the end of each term, while the President's List and Dean's List are recognized at the end of the 16-week campus terms or following paired 8-week terms for online students. While acknowledgment of the Honor Roll is an achievement, it is not a recognized university honor and has no bearing on eligibility for honor societies, Latin honors, or ceremonial honors at the time of conferral or during the Commencement ceremony, nor will it be noted on the student's academic transcript or diploma. Please see the university catalog for policies specific to Latin and ceremonial honors.
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Academic Excellence - Jan 6
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SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2025 C-4 (Jun - Aug)

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 2025 C-4 (Jun - Aug) term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was established in 2022 to help recognize academic excellence in our part-time and graduate learners. Eligibility for the SNHU Honor Roll requires full-time or part-time undergraduate, graduate, or coursework only online or campus students to earn an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher for an individual term. Please note: Full-time undergraduate students who receive the Honor Roll may also be eligible for the President's List or Dean's List. Honor Roll is awarded at the end of each term, while the President's List and Dean's List are recognized at the end of the 16-week campus terms or following paired 8-week terms for online students. While acknowledgment of the Honor Roll is an achievement, it is not a recognized university honor and has no bearing on eligibility for honor societies, Latin honors, or ceremonial honors at the time of conferral or during the Commencement ceremony, nor will it be noted on the student's academic transcript or diploma. Please see the university catalog for policies specific to Latin and ceremonial honors.
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Academic Excellence - 2025 Sep 9
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Field Hockey Places Five on 2025 All-America Team

Following a historic season for the Golden Bears, Erin Gonzalez, Olivia Kirkpatrick, Marissa Rice, Jessica Traynor and Grace Harrold were named 2025 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-Americans. Kutztown is coming off a record-breaking 20-2 campaign that featured the most wins in a single season in program history, the longest winning streak (19 games), and new single-season program records for goals (101) and assists (67). The Golden Bears also led the nation in penalty corners with 304 (more than 13 per game) and allowed a Division II-low 15 goals all season. KU's five All-America selections are its most since 2005, when five Golden Bears were also honored. Gonzalez, Kirkpatrick, Rice, and Traynor were named to the First Team, while Harrold earned Second Team honors. Gonzalez earned her second career All-America selection, while Harrold, Kirkpatrick, Rice and Traynor were each named All-Americans for the first time. Sophomores Kirkpatrick and Rice become the youngest All-Americans since 2017. Together, the group combined for 53 goals, 34 assists, 140 points and 15 game-winning goals in 2025, while playing a pivotal role in a defensive unit that helped limit opponents to just 15 goals all season. Senior captain Gonzalez started all 22 contests at forward for the Bears. She led KU with 17 goals, five game-winning goals and 42 points, while ranking second on the team with eight assists. Gonzalez finished the season ranked sixth nationally in goals per game (0.82) and seventh in points per game (2.00). She concludes her career with 47 goals, ranking seventh all-time at Kutztown, and her 17 goals this season rank 10th in program history for a single season. In addition to being named PSAC Athlete of the Year, Gonzalez earned First Team All-PSAC and NFHCA First Team All-Atlantic Region honors and was selected to the National Senior Team. She was a Second Team All-American in 2024 before earning First Team honors this season. Sophomore defender Kirkpatrick started all 22 games in her first season at Kutztown after transferring from Liberty. She anchored a defense that allowed a Division II-low 15 goals all season. Kirkpatrick was named PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Year and earned NFHCA Defensive Player of the Week once and PSAC Athlete of the Week honors twice. She finished the season with seven goals, two game-winners, five assists and one defensive save. In addition to her All-America honor, Kirkpatrick was named First Team All-PSAC and First Team All-Atlantic Region. Sophomore Rice started all 22 contests and finished second on the team in goals (14) and points (35). Rice earned First Team All-PSAC and First Team All-Atlantic Region honors before adding her first career All-America selection. With two seasons remaining, she is poised to be one of KU's top returners. Junior captain Traynor started all 22 games in the midfield, totaling 10 goals and two assists while leading KU with five game-winning goals. She earned NFHCA Offensive Player of the Week and PSAC Athlete of the Week honors during the season, along with First Team All-PSAC and NFHCA First Team All-Atlantic Region recognition. With another year ahead, Traynor will be a critical returning piece for the Golden Bears in 2026. Senior captain Harrold also started all 22 games and finished with a team-high 12 assists, ranking among the top 10 nationally in assists per game. Her 12 assists are tied for third in KU's single-season record book, while her 23 career assists rank tied for eighth all-time. Harrold, a National Senior Team selection, earned Second Team All-PSAC and Second Team All-Atlantic Region honors while adding five goals, 22 points and one game-winning goal. With three straight NCAA Tournament appearances and a core group returning, the Golden Bears will be hungry for even more in 2026.
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Sports - 2025 Dec 16
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Kutztown University Football Wins Super Region One Championship; Will Host National Semifinal

Third-ranked Kutztown University is headed back to the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Football Championship for the second time in the last three seasons after pulling away from 24th-ranked Frostburg State in the second half for a 51-29 victory on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6, at Andre Reed Stadium, winning the Super Region One championship. The Golden Bears added to their school record for wins in a season by improving to 14-0, claimed their second Super Region 1 title (2023) and surpassed 50 points for the third game in a row --the first time that's happened in the program's 109-season history. Kutztown University will host a national semifinal game in the NCAA Division II Football Championship for the first time in program history. The Golden Bears earned the No. 2 seed among the final four teams and will welcome No. 3 seed Harding (Ark.) to Andre Reed Stadium, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Learn more about KU football online.
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Sports - 2025 Dec 9

McDaniel College Students Awarded Educator Legacy Scholarships

McDaniel College has awarded select first-year and transfer students with Educator Legacy Scholarships valued at up to $132,000, or $33,000 annually over four years, for each student.
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Scholarship - 2025 Nov 3

Lebanon Valley College Students Join Fall Ensembles

More than 200 Lebanon Valley College students, from across all majors on campus, are participating in at least one music ensemble during the Fall 2025 semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Oct 29
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101 Students Volunteer for Alvernia's Trunk-or-Treat

Alvernia University's Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, October 30, 2025, drawing over 250 local attendees. Alvernia students, professors and staff transformed Bernardine Hall into a festive Halloween hub. "RHA's Trunk-or-Treat has become something that students, staff, faculty, and the community look forward to each year," said RHA Staff Advisor, Avery Bailey, area coordinator for the Office of Residence Life. "This year, we were able to collaborate with some campus partners, like Pack Hospitality, to make the event an even bigger hit. Even though the weather threw a wrench in things, the students adapted and made the best of it. It is always incredible to see the impact that these students have on those around them and on the community." Alvernia's dining partner, Pack Hospitality, curated a special fall menu at Kestrel Cafe for purchase the event. 101 student volunteers dressed up in costumes and set up 45 decked-out tables to welcome the families. For many, the event is a highlight of the fall semester. "This is my third year participating in it, and each year it gets better and better," said Vice President of RHA, Julia Lawson. "We work really hard throughout the semester to make this an amazing, fun experience for the kids. I love seeing all the costumes and giving back to the community. This event wouldn't be possible without the hard work from RHA, Residence Life, and all of our volunteers." That sense of excitement was shared across campus. Additionally, students earned community service hours for participating in the event, which count toward their graduation requirements. "Trunk-or-Treat was an awesome event this year," said Michael Peffer, a student participant. "Everyone was having a good time, especially all of the volunteers and everyone who set up a table. It was a great event and a lot of people showed up, and seemed to be really happy to be there." The goal of RHA is to advocate for all the students living in university housing to have the best residential experience possible and to help build a stronger residential community on campus through programming. RHA gives students, such as Lawson and Peffer, additional leadership responsibilities on campus, in addition to their roles as Resident Assistants.
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Community Service - 2025 Nov 3
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LVC Students Join The Pride of The Valley Marching Band

Lebanon Valley College's Pride of The Valley Marching Band features more than 120 students this year. The marching band performs at all home football games as well as appearances at various exhibitions throughout the fall semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Sep 26
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Kutztown University Announces Honors Students for 2025-2026

Kutztown University announced that 351 students will be part of the university's Honors Program in 2025-2026. The Honors Program at Kutztown University provides high-achieving students with opportunities to engage in scholarship, leadership and service. The program, which is undergraduate in nature and open to full-time students, is comprised of a minimum of 21 credits in Honors courses including a senior Honors capstone project. The 21 Honors credits count toward the students' minimum of 120 credits that are regularly required for graduation. Honors students select specially designed Honors courses, course-by-contracts, independent studies and internships to earn Honors credit. Students are also required to complete 30 hours of community service before graduation. Learn more at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/honors-program.html.
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Honor Society - 2025 Sep 15
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Lebanon Valley College Inducts Students Into Sigma Tau Delta Society

Lebanon Valley College inducted students into its chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society.
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Honor Society - 2025 Apr 23
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Lebanon Valley College Recognizes Mosaic Mentors

Lebanon Valley College named its Mosaic Mentors for the upcoming academic year. They will provide direct and dedicated support to incoming and transfer students.
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Leadership - 2025 Sep 8

Lebanon Valley College Announces Department Awards

Lebanon Valley College presented students with academic awards as part of the College's Inquiry celebration.
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Academic Award - 2025 May 2

Lebanon Valley College Celebrates Student Work at Inquiry Symposium

More than 120 Lebanon Valley College students representing academic departments across campus displayed their academic and creative work to an audience of faculty, peers, trustees, and administrators during the annual Inquiry Symposium.
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Academic Award - 2025 Apr 28
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