Penn Highlands Community College

06/01/2026

We're proud to share the latest installment of the Community College Conversations Podcast, featuring our own Dr. Steve Nunez, President of Pennsylvania Highlands, in conversation with Dr. Rodney Reider, CEO of Conemaugh Health System.

Together, they explore what a meaningful partnership between higher education and healthcare looks like, and why it matters for our students, our workforce, and our community.

Please enjoy the eleventh installment of the podcast in our series: Community College Conversations - Pennsylvania Highlands Community College: Dr. Steve Nunez, College President, and Dr. Rodney Reider, CEO, Conemaugh Health System: "Joint Conversation with CEO of Conemaugh Health System about the Benefits of Partnering." https://tinyurl.com/TS1of1

05/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating Matthew Knepper, this year's recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Award! 👏

This award celebrates a student who has not only excelled academically, but also had a significant impact on both Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and the wider community.

Matthew graduated during the ceremony with a degree in Business Management.

Well done, Matthew!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/22/2026

Last week's Commencement was an unforgettable celebration! Check out these photos that captured all the joy and excitement. 🎓

Congratulations to our Thirty-First Graduating Class. 🎉

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our golf team on a successful season! ⛳

Sophomore Jayvien Brumbaugh made College history as Penn Highlands' first-ever All-Conference honoree in golf. He also delivered an impressive performance by finishing seventh in both the WPCC and Region 20 Tournaments.

Way to represent Penn Highlands with hard work, talent, and pride.

05/20/2026

The One Book, One Community Middle School Reading event has wrapped up for the week, with over 1,200 students and teachers from 12 schools across the region in attendance over three days.

This year, students read "Flooded: Requiem for Johnstown" and met the author, Ann E. Burg. Attendees learned about and participated in activities related to the book, a historical fiction novel about the 1889 Johnstown Flood.

We believe that reading and the promotion of literature are vital in our community. This event, now in its 19th year, is held annually at our Richland Campus.

05/18/2026

This morning, we were honored to welcome Dr. Carrie Rowe, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Susan Banks, Deputy Secretary of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries and State Librarian, to our Richland Campus for the annual One Book, One Community Middle School Reading event.

We are grateful for their support of local initiatives that encourage reading and literature among our youth through shared learning, discussion, and engaging activities. Thanks for visiting!

05/16/2026

Congratulations to the Thirty-First Graduating Class! Tonight, during our Commencement ceremony, we celebrated our graduates and the milestones they have achieved. We can't wait to see what our graduates achieve next.

Watch the replay: https://pennh.cc/CommencementReplay2026

(📸: Brian Lanham, Student Senate President & 2026 Graduate)

Photos to come soon. 🎉🎓

05/13/2026

"Penn Highlands is so much more than just a place to take classes, it feels like a family. From the faculty to the students, people here genuinely care about your well-being and want you to succeed. You are never just a number. You are part of a close-knit, supportive community that stands by your side every step of the way."

- Zack, Criminal Justice

05/12/2026

We're thrilled to celebrate our new graduates this Friday at 6 PM during Commencement! Join us in person or watch the ceremony live on YouTube. 🎓

Commencement Details: https://loom.ly/wJBiqng
Live Stream: https://loom.ly/0Mv6t80