Northern Pennsylvania Regional College celebrated their annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. The event took place at The Titusville Mill in Titusville, with eight students receiving their diplomas. Three additional students received their certificate in general studies. Two students graduated in absentia. President Snelick opened the ceremony sharing words about the … Read more
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College continues to bring accessible and affordable education to residents of northwestern and northcentral Pennsylvania. We want to give residents the ability to remain where they are and eliminate the financial and/or location-based barriers that exist for many area residents when it comes to postsecondary education. To support this mission, NPRC is … Read more
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College announces the promotion of Adam Johnson to the role of Vice President of Workforce Development. Johnson has a proven history working both in private and public sectors in a collection of roles over his career. “Adam has shown amazing leadership skills, has built a great team, and has found many opportunities … Read more
May is a month for building momentum. The weather is warmer, days are longer, and outside get-togethers have resumed. Summer is approaching, which will allow us to participate in more outdoor activities we love. But more than the seasons and weather, May is a month that brings rightfully increased attention to mental health, older Americans, … Read more
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is pleased to announce Brandy Schimp, the Mayor of Kane, Pennsylvania, as the 2023 Commencement speaker. Schimp is a proud Kane native and since being elected the town’s mayor in 2018, she has been a critical leader in many redevelopment and revitalization projects in her hometown. After finishing high school at Kane Area High School, she enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and … Read more
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College announces the addition of Michael Giambrone as the institution’s Vice President of Finance and Operations. Giambrone has over 30 years’ experience in banking and finance, having most recently served as Vice President of Mortgage Banking for Northwest Bank. “I couldn’t be more excited for Mike to join NPRC in the role of … Read more
After another winter in the deep woods of Pennsylvania, it is time for us to get back outside a bit more. Sure, there may be some flurries at this point, but the worst of it should be behind us… hopefully. With the days being longer and the weather improving, there are many more activities we … Read more
What does Candidacy mean? Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has achieved a significant milestone in its journey to accreditation and is now a Candidate institution through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). NPRC first began this process a few years ago and elected to pursue accreditation through MSCHE. Many institutions in our region, throughout … Read more
On March 9, 2023, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College was granted the status of Candidate for Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is a voluntary, non-governmental, institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) that accredits higher educational institutions. NPRC’s Accreditation Readiness Report was acknowledged and accepted at … Read more
March is Women’s History Month, when we celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and contemporary society. With this series, we intend to highlight some of NPRC’s women for the work they have done throughout their careers and for their contributions to the College and higher education. NPRC’s President Susan “Susie” Snelick is one woman … Read more
