April 27, 2021
Volume 3 | Issue 17
Your Weekly Community College 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.
Register Now: "Reducing Barriers in Higher Education" Webinar
Please join panelists Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab of Temple University and The Hope Center, Dr. Charlene Newkirk of the Community College of Allegheny County, and Delaware County Community College student Victoria Wilson for a half-hour webinar on Thursday, April 29 at noon as they discuss barriers to higher education, and how community colleges are reducing them.
Editorial | Community Colleges Are Well Positioned to Rebound
A recent editorial, Community Colleges Took a Hit, but Are Well Placed to Rebound, by the Tribune-Review said, "Community colleges always have been overlooked and underutilized when they were there, nose to the grindstone. Now they might be providing what is critically needed — and that will have to be recognized and supported."
Continuing Coverage
PA Community Colleges Respond to COVID-19 as Situation Evolves
Pennsylvania community colleges continue to evaluate their response to COVID-19. As guidance changes, the most up-to-date information from each community college is available through the Commission's website.
April is Community College Month
Please join us Thursday, April 29 at noon as we conclude Community College Month with a half hour webinar that explores barriers to higher education, as well as what community colleges are doing to address them. Panelists include Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab of Temple University and The Hope Center, Dr. Charlene Newkirk of the Community College of Allegheny County, and Delaware County Community College student Victoria Wilson. Register now to watch on Zoom, or plan to view it live on Facebook this Thursday!
Birthdays & Milestones
Happy (belated) Birthday to Sen. Carolyn Comitta, Rep. Lori Mizgorski, Rep. Sara Innamorato, Rep. Sheryl Delozier, and Rep. Tina Davis. Please enjoy a wonderful year!


Did we miss someone? Birthday and milestone submissions are welcomed by email to media@pacommunitycolleges.org.