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College Unveils Centre County Location With Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Posted August 16, 2024 at 12:57 pm

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College unveiled its new Centre County location in Bellefonte, PA, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event on Friday, August 16.

The Center opens to the public with the Fall 2024 semester, which starts in just under two weeks. Centre County marks the College’s seventh location, as Penn Highlands continues to expand its educational offerings throughout the region.

“We are thrilled to announce that the Penn Highlands at Centre County educational facility is open for business,” stated Steve Nunez, Penn Highlands President. “As President of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, I am honored to witness this milestone that was several years in the making. Our commitment to affordable, accessible, and quality education, to community enrichment, and to local economic development remains unwavering. As with any project of this scope, there are many partners to thank including the CBICC, the Borough of Bellefonte, and the Bellefonte Intervalley Chamber of Commerce. A big thank you to all that helped us get here.”

The event featured multiple speakers, including Penn Highlands President Dr. Steve Nunez, College Board of Trustees Chairperson Greg Winger, Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County President Greg Scott, and Bellefonte Borough Manager and College Board of Trustees Member Ralph Stewart.

“This is a great day for Centre County and the surrounding area,” Stewart stated. “Penn Highlands Community College has established a first-class education and training facility here at the Match Factory for Centre County residents. It is going to be great to see Penn Highlands help people get the education and training they need in order to be competitive and to thrive.”

Pennsylvania Highlands Centre County is on the second floor of the historic Match Factory. It spans 5,200 square feet and boasts cutting-edge classrooms, a computer lab, a conference room, offices, and a dedicated area for students.

The location currently offers 14 associate degree and certificate options that can be fully completed online. Four courses will also be offered in-person for the Fall 2024 semester, including English Composition 1, US History 1, Mathematical Concepts & Application, and General Psychology.

The College aims to increase both degree options and class offerings for 2025.

“Everyone in the area has been so welcoming and supportive of Penn Highlands becoming a part of Centre County,” stated Marissa Davis, Regional Center Director. “Business and industry, county school districts, local governments, and so many others have supported our arrival. We’ve already made so many great partnerships. I’m looking forward to building more as we serve the area. We are all looking forward to being a part of such a great community.”

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