Courtesy photo Taking part a check donation to the Penn Highlands Community College Foundation are (from left): Dr. Steve Nunez, college president; Sean McCool, 1st Summit Bank; Jeff Wood, college foundation board of directors president; and Carole VanMeter, college director of the foundation.

1st Summit Bank donates $2,500 to Penn Highlands

JOHNSTOWN — The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation has received a $2,500 donation from 1st Summit Bank.

This contribution will be directed toward the college’s Educational Income Tax Credit (EITC) fund.

This contribution plays a pivotal role in facilitating reduced-price class offerings for students enrolled in the Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program or participating in dual enrollment.

EITC provides high school students with the opportunity to enroll in college-level courses. By earning credits through this program, students can explore the offerings of Penn Highlands and gain valuable insights into their prospects.

Since 2023, the EITC Program has received more than $30,000 in funding. enabling the college to provide more than 2,000 participating students with more than 7,000 credits at discounted rates.

Student recognized by MAC academic honor roll

ANNVILLE — Darrian Berkheimer of Altoona was one of more than 150 Lebanon Valley College student-athletes to be named to the Middle Atlantic Conference’s (MAC) Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Berkheimer, a graduate of Altoona Area High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College women’s soccer team, and is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science.

The academic honor roll is comprised of student-athletes who compete in a varsity-level sport and register a term/semester GPA of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher.

CATCH prepares student to teach and interpret

Commonwealth University students from Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield participated in a day of intense professional development that will serve them well in their efforts to lead their own classroom or break into the field of ASL/English interpreting.

Kirsten Mock from Schellsburg attended the 2024 Collaborating to Assist Teacher Candidate Hiring Conference. CATCH is designed for CU student teachers and ASL/English Interpreting seniors to practice networking, learn from experienced professionals in the field and prepare to apply, interview and secure teaching and interpreting positions within the region and beyond. The conference provides a platform for students to share ideas, explore practical applications for their academic knowledge and connect with potential alumni mentors to help with the transition from college student to confident professional.

Student named United East Scholar Athlete

CHAMBERSBURG — Wilson College announced that Eric Arbogast of Duncansville is one of 63 students named a Scholar Athlete by the United East Conference for the Fall 2024 season.

In order to be selected, a student-athlete competing in a fall conference-sponsored sport must achieve a grade point average of 3.2 or higher for the fall semester and must have been in good standing on his or her team.