Central Penn College’s men’s soccer team has made history, clinching a spot in the USCAA Small College National Championship Tournament for the first time.
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Central Penn College Men’s Soccer Team Makes History as They Head to Nationals
Central Penn College’s men’s soccer team has made history, clinching a spot in the USCAA Small College National Championship Tournament for the first time. Under the leadership of Coach Brian Osborne, the Knights have soared to new heights, becoming Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) champions and earning the #2 seed for the championship tournament. Building …
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FULL STORYCentral Penn College Unveils New Surgical Technology Education Center
When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered many doors in the midstate in 2020, it sent the health care sector into overdrive. Central Penn College leaders reached out to their health care partners during this unprecedented crisis to see what training and staff they needed most urgently, and the answer was clear: they needed surgical technologists—those who …
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FULL STORYCentral Penn College Announces Development Plans for Summerdale Property
Central Penn College, a leader in Central Pennsylvania business education since 1881, is embarking on an exciting new chapter. This project reflects the college’s deep commitment to reinvesting in the community, fostering local business growth, and further solidifying its roots in Summerdale.
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