Erie Businessman Donates Equipment for NPRC Manufacturing Courses

On October 5th, 2020, Willy Sickert, President and owner of Sirco Industrial Supply Inc., donated equipment to support courses in Northern Pennsylvania Regional College’s (NPRC) Industrial Maintenance Specialization for the Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology Program. Included in this donation were hydraulic hoses, a crimping tool, and a variety of dies and fittings. … Read more

Rick W. Smith, Sr., MBA, MA, CFRL Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Community Relations

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) announces the appointment of Rick W. Smith, Sr. MBA, MA, CFRL, as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Community Relations. Smith will lead the college’s advancement, fundraising, brand development, and promotion, and will direct college-wide strategies to unify, optimize, and enhance marketing communication initiatives across the college and service … Read more

NPRC Announces Dean’s List for Summer 2020

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for Summer 2020. The Dean’s List recognizes the academic achievements of students who remained in good academic standing and earned a 3.0 GPA or greater. This outstanding scholarship contributes to the high reputation for excellence at NPRC. You can view the complete … Read more

NPRC Live Demonstrates Virtual Learning Opportunities in Northern Pennsylvania

Back in May, the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) broadcasted the very first edition of NPRC Live. This video connected those watching live on Facebook with  NPRC employees, giving them the opportunity to ask questions about applying, course availability, and logistics during the age of COVID-19. This video has remained popular with NPRC’s followers on … Read more

NPRC Announces Dean’s List for Spring 2020

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for Spring 2020. The Dean’s List recognizes the academic achievements of students who remained in good academic standing and earned a 3.0 GPA or greater. This outstanding scholarship contributes to the high reputation for excellence at NPRC. You can view the complete … Read more

How To Be A Successful Student During A Pandemic

how to be a successful student during a pandemic

It’s no secret that our education system has been faced with disruption and unprecedented challenges in providing instruction to students during this global pandemic. Many schools have been forced to temporarily move their instruction online due to social distancing. Still, unlike times of the past, we can continue providing education even when our school buildings … Read more

NPRC Offers Northern PA Students An Affordable Path Towards Higher Education & The Workforce

President Joseph T. Nairn, Founding President of Northern Pennsylvania Regional Community College, was a recent guest on The Hound WDDH-FM. During the radio talk, Nairn discussed how NPRC provides affordable, accessible, and achievable academic and professional support throughout the northern region of Pennsylvania. Furthermore, he discussed how the communities in northern PA need to be … Read more

NPRC is Offering Accessible & Affordable College Courses During COVID-19

The Pennsylvania Board of Education cast a historic 9-6 vote Thursday to approve Erie County’s application

While COVID-19 continues to be an obstacle for businesses nationwide, it may be causing the most disruption for educators, especially as Fall 2020 terms are steadily approaching. But for NPRC, our Spring 2020 courses have largely carried on as usual. How? Well, as our education delivery system is built on a foundation affordable and accessible … Read more

NPRC & Pitt-Titusville Thank Local Healthcare Heroes On Nurse Appreciation Day

NPRC & Pitt-Titusville Give Thanks on Nurse Appreciation Day On the morning of May 7, 2020, Juliet Hilburn, the Student Success Specialist for the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College, and Colleen Motter, the Admissions Counselor for the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, met at Patty’s Bakery in Titusville. The two representatives joined forces to pick up … Read more

NPRC Awarded $27,500 Stackpole Hall Foundation Grant

NPRC awarded $27,500 Stackpole Hall Foundation Grant

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) received a $27,500 grant endowed by the Stackpole Hall Foundation, St. Marys, PA.  The grant will fund the start-up costs associated with investing in a resource that will allow NPRC students to have 24/7 access to live, personalized tutoring in core subjects. “Students often need assistance with learning new study … Read more