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  • Admissions & Athletics Open House Set For May 1st

    Posted April 4, 2023 at 10:49 am

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be holding an Admissions & Athletics Open House at its facilities on Monday, May 1st. Attendees and their guests may choose to attend one of two sessions at either 2:30pm or 5:30pm.

    Individuals will learn about Penn Highlands and its opportunities, including academic programs and coursework, transfer options, and athletics. Information on student life and financial aid will also be presented. Faculty and current students will be on-hand to discuss their personal experiences.

    As an added incentive, prospective students will be eligible to win a 2023-2024 tuition voucher, good for a $250 discount, if they complete a survey while in attendance.

    To attend, individuals must RSVP online by clicking here.

    Open House locations include:

    • Blair Center
      Logan Valley Mall (Next to Macy’s)
      5580 Goods Lane, Altoona, PA 16602
      814.201.2700 | blair@pennhighlands.edu
    • Somerset Center
      Somerset County Education Center
      6024 Glades Pike, Suite 210, Somerset, PA 15501
      814.443.2500 | somerset@pennhighlands.edu

    Penn Highlands has been serving the community with quality and affordable academic options in an inclusive atmosphere since 1994.

    For additional information, contact any of the college locations directly, or call us at 1.888.385.PEAK. Click here for more information. 

  • College Safety Message

    Posted March 29, 2023 at 11:31 am

    Ensuring a safe college environment is our top priority. College Officials are actively monitoring nearby false active shooter reports at local school districts. We are working closely with law enforcement agencies. At this time, there is no danger to the college community. We will remain cautious and watchful in our efforts.

    If immediate action needs to be taken, further PEAK TXT messages will be issued. If you see or hear anything that is cause for concern, please call 911 or contact Safety and Security at 814.262.6427.

    Thank you for your cooperation.

  • College Earns 2023-2024 Silver Military Friendly® Designation

    Posted March 8, 2023 at 2:28 pm

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce that it has earned the 2023-2024 Silver Military Friendly® School designation.

    Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2023-2024 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard.

    The 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.

    Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer), and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.

    “Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process,” stated Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships for Military Friendly®. “Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages colleges to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.”

    For more information about Penn Highlands’ student veteran programs, visit the College’s website at www.pennhighlands.edu.

    About Military Friendly® Schools (www.militaryfriendly.com)
    The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria, and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate.

    About Viqtory (www.viqtory.com)
    Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity.

  • Free Cybersecurity Event Coming To Richland Campus

    Posted March 6, 2023 at 12:47 pm

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be hosting a free Cybersecurity Trivia Event at its Richland Campus on Saturday, March 25th from noon to 4pm. Attendees will learn how to protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime.

    The event will cover:

    • Introduction to Cybersecurity
    • Types of Cyber Threats
    • Best Practices for Protection
    • Social Media Risks
    • Email Security
    • Wireless Network Security
    • Passwords
    • Backup and Recovery
    • Mobile Device Security
    • Online Shopping and Banking
    • Emerging Cyber Threats
    • Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations

    Click here for more information.

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a part of the PC4A Consortium. PC4A is comprised of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and six community colleges in Pennsylvania. The goal of PC4A is to support and strengthen the cybersecurity workforce in the United States of America. Learn more about PC4A by visiting pc4a.org.

    The PC4A Project is proudly funded by the US Department of Defense. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Naval Research.

  • Dr. Cynthia Doherty Named Vice President of Academic Affairs

    Posted February 13, 2023 at 10:00 am

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Cynthia Doherty as the College’s new Vice President of Academic Affairs.

    In her role as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Doherty will serve as the visionary academic leader of all full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and academic staff. Her position is charged with creating an atmosphere of quality and innovation, as well as championing curricular and programming development.

    “I’m honored that the next chapter of my career is with Penn Highlands Community College,” stated Dr. Cynthia Doherty, Vice President of Academic Affairs. “I have spent my career in community college because of the mission to transform students’ lives. I look forward to engaging with the students, faculty, and staff at Penn Highlands as we continue to promote student success.”

    Dr. Doherty brings nearly 20 years of experience in academic administration. Prior to Penn Highlands, she was most recently the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College (Harrisburg, PA). While there, she was also a tenured Professor of English.

    Dr. Doherty holds a Ph.D. in English and a M.A. in English from The Pennsylvania State University, along with a B.A. in English from The King’s College.