March 3, 2019
Volume 2 | Issue 9
Your Weekly Commission Update
Community colleges play an important role in educating and training current and future generations of workers,
in addition to providing affordable and responsive higher education to thousands of Pennsylvanians every year.
Featured News
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At 3:00 p.m. today, Dr. Mark Erickson, President of Northampton Community College and Vice Chair of the Commission, will appear with other institutions before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Please support community colleges in their budget request by emailing your elected officials in two quick, easy steps.
Rep. Pashinski Hosts Policy Hearing on College Affordability
Rep. Eddie Pashinski recently hosted a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at Luzerne County Community College to discuss college affordability. The committee heard from Endy Santos, a student from Luzerne County Community College and Thomas Leary, the president of Luzerne County Community College, among others.
Two Community College Students Named Apprentice of the Year
Community College of Allegheny County students Jacob Graleski and Andrew Knez have been recognized as Apprentice of the Year award winners by the German American Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chapter. The Apprentice of the Year Award is given to an apprentice who demonstrates extraordinary skills and abilities inside and outside of the classroom.
Birthdays & Milestones
Happy (belated) Birthday to Second Lady of Pennsylvania Gisele Fetterman , Sen. Anthony Williams , Sen. Gene Yaw , Rep. Tom Murt and Rep. Doyle Heffley !

Congratulations to  Governor Tom Wolf  and First Lady Frances Wolf on welcoming their second grandchild into the world! 

Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny was honored during the Villanova vs. Providence basketball game at the Wells Fargo Center last weekend for his military and civic service and his dedication to education .