Longevity in higher education is rare. Sustained excellence over decades is even rarer. At Central Penn College, that kind of dedication has a name: Nikki Marhefka. For more than 24 years, Marhefka has served as Program Director of Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy, helping shape the education, careers, and lives of countless students while strengthening Central …
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Achieves 100% NBCOT Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year
Central Penn College is proud to announce that graduates of our Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program have once again achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. This marks the third year in a row our graduates have earned this distinction. This milestone reflects the strength of …
2026 Spring Women’s Soccer ID Clinic
Join us for Central Penn College’s Women’s Soccer Spring ID Clinic! 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Spring Open House @ Central Penn College 9AM-12PM (600 Valley Road Enola, PA) Lunch On Your Own If you are just attending the ID clinic, please report directly to the field East Pennsboro Area School District (EP) Field Hockey …
Central Penn College President Earns YWCA’s “Woman of Excellence” Award
Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, President of Central Penn College in Enola, PA. has been named a “Woman of Excellence” by the YWCA, attracting recognition for transforming the culture and ensuring the career relevance of the 145-year-old college as its tenth president. Dr. Fedrizzi’s nomination cited her results-oriented servant leadership, her core belief in the value and …
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2026 Winter Men’s Soccer ID Clinic
What to bring: Overnight stays are able to be planned as well if players want to spend a night on campus and see how players live on campus. Families and friends are strongly encouraged to attend as well. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to chrishartman@centralpenn.edu or 717.576.7024.
2026 Women’s Volleyball Winter ID Clinic
Elevate Your Game: Central Penn College Women’s Volleyball ID Clinic! Are you a high school athlete in 10th-12th grade ready to elevate your volleyball skills and experience what it’s like to be a collegiate athlete? Join Central Penn College for an exclusive Women’s Volleyball ID Clinic! This clinic is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your …
Long-time Central Penn College Instructor Named to Power List in Health Care
Central Penn College’s Program Director of Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy, Nikki Marhefka, has earned regional recognition as one of the “Power Players in Health Care,” the Central Penn Business Journal announced this week. Marhefka is the director of the Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Billing and Coding Programs at Central Penn College. She has …
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Noah Lopez: Preserving History Through a Communications Degree at Central Penn College
Noah Lopez turned a work-study project at Central Penn College into a journey of discovery, uncovering the history of his community while building skills for a Communications career. A Photo That Tells a Thousand Stories Sometimes, history speaks through a single image. For Noah Lopez, a photograph of an unknown person in a full pig …
PTA Student to Neurology Researcher: The Journey of Bradley Oley at Central Penn College
FROM HANDS-ON HEALING TO GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH From unsure first-gen college student to cutting-edge clinical researcher, Bradley Oley’s journey began at Central Penn College—and is now changing lives. Finding Confidence at Central Penn College When Bradley Oley first walked onto the campus of Central Penn College, he admits something many first-generation students feel but rarely say …
