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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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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 2026 term.
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Dean's List - Oct 2

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2026 D-3 (Jul - Sep)

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 2026 D-3 (Jul - Sep) 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 - Sep 29

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

More than 12,900 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean's List for the summer 2026 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
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Dean's List - Sep 23
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SNHU Announces Summer 2026 President's List

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 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 - Sep 16
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LVC Students Perform with The Pride of The Valley Marching Band

Lebanon Valley College's Pride of The Valley Marching Band features more than 140 students this year. The marching band performs at all home football games along with various exhibitions throughout the fall semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Sep 15
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SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2026 C-4 (Jun - Aug)

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 2026 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 - Sep 15

SNHU Announces Summer 2026 Dean's List

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean'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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Dean's List - Sep 15

Lebanon Valley College Names Valley Ambassadors

Lebanon Valley College has named more than 70 students Valley Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year. Valley Ambassadors welcome prospective students and their families, providing a tour of LVC's campus and sharing their knowledge of The Valley.
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Leadership - Sep 9
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Lebanon Valley College Names Resident Assistants

Lebanon Valley College introduced more than 40 resident assistants (RA) for the 2026-27 academic year. An RA oversees a floor or wing in a residence hall, serving as a resource for residential students and providing a residential environment conducive to the overall development of students.
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Residence Life - Sep 8
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Kutztown University Announces 2026 Football Roster

Kutztown University has announced 108 student-athletes will represent its football team for the 2026 season. Learn more about KU football online. Kutztown University received its highest-ever preseason national ranking in program history with the release of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Preseason Poll. The three-time defending PSAC champion and 2025 Super Region 1 champion Golden Bears checked it at No. 3 ahead of the 2026 season. Kutztown is coming off a school record 14 victories (14-1) in 2025 and advanced to the national semifinals for the second time in three years. The Golden Bears recorded a program-best No. 3 ranking in the final 2025 AFCA DII Poll and will start the new season from that exact spot. They return eight starters on both sides of the ball. The Golden Bears will open their 2026 season on the road at Northeast 10 rival Assumption, Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m.
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Sports - Sep 1
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Kutztown University Announces 2026 Field Hockey Roster

Kutztown University will have 31 student-athletes representing its field hockey program for the 2026 season. Read the full season preview online The last handful of seasons for the Kutztown University field hockey team have been nothing short of exciting. Following a historic 20-2 campaign in 2025, the Golden Bears enter the 2026 season looking to build on a year that saw them set program records for wins (20), winning streak (19 games), goals (101) and assists (67). The Maroon and Gold enter the season atop the PSAC preseason poll and ranked No. 2 nationally in the Penn Monto/NFHCA Preseason Poll, continuing their place among the nation's elite before the season even begins. Head coach Marci Scheuing enters her 13th season at the helm of the Golden Bears. Under Scheuing, Kutztown has established itself as a perennial powerhouse at both the PSAC and national levels. Scheuing was named the PSAC's Coach of the Year for the third time following the 2025 season. Before opening PSAC play against Shippensburg, Kutztown will face a handful of non-conference opponents. The 2026 regular season begins Thursday, Sept. 3, when the Golden Bears travel to Adelphi for a 3 p.m. matchup. KU will then host Saint Michael's Saturday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m., and Southern Connecticut State Sunday, Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Both non-conference games are at Andre Reed Stadium.
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Sports - Sep 1
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Orientation Leaders Welcome New Students to Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College recognized more than 50 students serving as Orientation Leaders, guiding new first-year and transfer students through their early weeks at The Valley. Orientation Leaders help new students succeed personally, socially, and academically by connecting them with the College and their peers.
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Leadership - Aug 31
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D2 ADA Announces 2026 Kutztown Academic Achievement Award Winners

The Division 2 Athletic Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced its 2025-26 Academic Honor Roll and Kutztown University was represented by 132 student-athletes. For the seventh time in the past eight years, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference led the nation in D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The PSAC tallied 1,969 honorees for the 2025-26 season, the most in Division II by over 350 student-athletes, and had 11 institutions total at least 90 honorees. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 19th year, is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level in NCAA championship sponsored sports. For a student-athlete to qualify for the award, they must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have completed a minimum of two years (four semesters) of college level work at a two-year and/or four-year institution and also been an active member of an intercollegiate team during the last academic year.
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Academic Award - Aug 27

Lebanon Valley College Announces August Graduates

Lebanon Valley College announced that 51 students completed their degrees in August.
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Graduation - Aug 31

James Madison University welcomes class of 2030

James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2030. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 40 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 20 countries and territories outside the U.S.
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Enrollment - Aug 26
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James Madison University welcomes new transfer students

James Madison University is excited to welcome new transfer students to campus. The incoming transfers represent an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 21 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and three countries.
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Enrollment - Aug 26
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Kutztown University Set to Welcome Newest Members of Golden Bear Family for Fall 2026

Kutztown University is pleased to welcome the newest members of the Golden Bear family, including both new incoming freshmen, transfer and graduate students, for the upcoming 2026 fall semester.
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Enrollment - Aug 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 - Aug 20

Spring 2026 Dean's List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2026 spring semester.
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Dean's List - Jul 27

Kutztown University Announces Spring 2026 Degree Recipients

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 1,200 students for the 2026 spring semester. Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year. The cumulative grade point average necessary for honors distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80. Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.
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Graduation - Jul 23
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Geisinger College of Health Sciences celebrates 2026 School of Nursing graduates, expanding access to care across rural communities

Geisinger College of Health Sciences today celebrated the graduation of its Associate Degree in Nursing Class of 2026 at the Geisinger School of Nursing (SON) commencement ceremony in Lewistown. The ceremony marks another step forward in Geisinger's commitment to addressing the healthcare workforce shortage facing rural communities across Pennsylvania.
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Achievement (Other) - Aug 10
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SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2026 C-3 (May - Jun)

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 2026 C-3 (May - Jun) 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 - Jul 21
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Kutztown University Student-Athletes Named to 2026 PSAC Scholar-Athlete List

Kutztown University set a new record with 255 student-athletes earning Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete status for the 2025-26 academic year. KU's 255 honorees this year edged the former record of 252 set back in 2020-21. As a department, 58.6% of 435 eligible Golden Bear student-athletes were named PSAC Scholar-Athletes, a 4.6% improvement over 2024-25. It's also the seventh consecutive year that Kutztown has featured 200+ PSAC Scholar-Athletes. Student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and compete in a PSAC-sponsored sport to be eligible for PSAC Scholar-Athlete recognition. Kutztown sponsors two sports that do not compete in the PSAC, acrobatics and tumbling and women's bowling. Student-athletes from those two sports are eligible for academic recognition through their affiliate conferences or national coaches organizations. The PSAC saw an uptick in overall numbers, too, honoring 4,135 student-athletes and 56% of the total conference student-athlete population. See the full list online.
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Academic Award - Jul 21
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SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2026 D-2 (Apr - Jun)

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 2026 D-2 (Apr - Jun) 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 - Jul 21
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Lebanon Valley Science Students Participate in Summer Research

Thirty-five Lebanon Valley College students participated in summer science research with faculty mentors.
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Academic Award - Jul 20

1,300+ York College of Pennsylvania Students Named on Dean's List for Spring 2026 Semester

York College of Pennsylvania is proud to recognize academic excellence by naming 1,320 high-achieving students to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. This prestigious honor recognizes students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and is a testament to their dedication to academic excellence. Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the College is known for its focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs. Deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business, education, engineering, and nursing programs, York is ranked among the nation's Best Value Schools by Niche. The College's robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 24 NCAA Division III sports teams and 25+ intramural/club sports. A Princeton Review Best Mid-Atlantic College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.
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Dean's List - Jul 14

Wilson College Announces Part-Time Dean's List for Spring 2026

Wilson College is pleased to announce students named to the Part-Time Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. The Part-Time Dean's List contains the names of those students whose grade-point average for the work of the semester has been 3.5 or higher and who have completed at least 6 semester hours of credit, all of which received a letter grade. Wilson College congratulates these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.
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Dean's List - Jul 13
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Wilson College Announces Full-Time Dean's List for Spring 2026

Wilson College is pleased to announce students named to the Full-Time Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. The Full-Time Dean's List contains the names of full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students or International Exchange students whose grade-point average for the work of the semester has been 3.5 or higher and who have completed at least 12 semester hours for the semester, at least nine of which received a letter grade. Wilson College congratulates these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.
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Dean's List - Jul 13
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Kirkpatrick Selected to 2026 Academic All-America At-Large Second Team

Kutztown University field hockey student-athlete Olivia Kirkpatrick was named to the 2026 College Sports Communicators NCAA Division II Academic All-America Women's At-Large Second Team. Kirkpatrick has already reached senior status academically while pursuing a degree in psychology, but just completed her redshirt sophomore season on the field this past fall -her first with the Golden Bears. She had a 3.96 cumulative grade point average at the time of her nomination. The Annville, Pa., native made an immediate impact for KU and head coach Marci Scheuing. She started all 22 games on defense for a Golden Bear team that produced a school record 20 victories (20-2), ranked in the top two of the NFHCA Division II national rankings the entire season and advanced to the NCAA DII semifinals. Kutztown registered 12 shutouts, leading NCAA DII in shutouts per game (0.55) and goals against average (0.68). Kirkpatrick also contributed to the team's offense as a key piece on penalty corners, totaling seven goals, five assists, 19 points and 28 shots (19 on goal). She was a perfect 4-of-4 on penalty strokes and added a defensive save. Kirkpatrick was recognized as the PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Year, while being named All-PSAC First Team, NFHCA All-Atlantic Region First Team and NFHCA All-America First Team. Academically, she is a two-time NFHCA Scholar of Distinction and NFHCA National Academic Honor Squad member, receiving both honors at Liberty University in 2023 and Kutztown in 2025. Kirkpatrick was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma Athletics Honor Society in 2026. She's also a 2025-26 PSAC Scholar-Athlete and three-time KU Dean's List student. Kirkpatrick is Kutztown's 12th CSC Academic All-America Women's At-Large selection all-time and 10th from the field hockey program. The At-Large teams are the toughest and most competitive to make due to encompassing multiple sports that do not have their own CSC Academic All-America teams. Eligible NCAA-sponsored women's sports for the At-Large teams include beach volleyball, bowling, crew/rowing, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, water polo and wrestling.
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Academic Award - Jul 8
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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 2026 term.
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Dean's List - Jul 7
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