CCBC Named a Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus
Recognized for providing resources to alleviate hunger among college students. Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is now designated as a PA Hunger-Free Campus by the First Lady of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for going above and beyond to alleviate hunger among college students. In September, CCBC opened a Student Resource […]
CCBC & Beaver County Airport Authority Announce Plans for 21st Century Aviation Facility
CHIPPEWA TWP., PA – Several years in the making, Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and the Beaver County Airport (BVI) Authority task force announced plans to renovate and create a joint 21st Century aviation facility at the Beaver County Airport. The concept went before the Chippewa Township Planning Commission at their May 14 meeting. HDG Architects will lead […]
CCBC Joins #CCBCMONTH Campaign to Draw Attention to the Community in Community College
Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) has joined #CCMonth, a monthlong grassroots education and stigma-busting campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The primary goals of #CCmonth are to improve awareness of the economic, academic, and equity advantages of attending community colleges and to bust longtime stigmas wrongly associated with […]
CCBC Student One of 50 Nationally to be Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar
Amelia Callaghan to Receive a $1,500 Scholarship Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) proudly announces Amelia Callaghan as a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar. Amelia was one of just 50 students nationally to receive $1,500 as part of her selection as a Gold Scholar, the top tier of the program. A second-year education major […]
Penn State’s Announcement Regarding the Community College to Penn State Articulation Agreement
Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration aimed at expanding educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and removing barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon longstanding relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education. As […]
CCBC Hires New Site Manager for Washington County College Center
County Native Kara Eltschlager Takes Vital Position Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) has hired Washington County native and Peters Twp. resident Kara Eltschlager to serve as the site manager for its new Washington County College Center to connect and collaborate with the community, partners, students, and academic departments. Eltschlager brings over ten years of […]
CCBC Named to “Best for Vets” Colleges List
Military Times Releases 2023 Best Colleges for Veterans Monaca, PA – The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is named one of 325 colleges and universities that are “Best for Vets” as determined by Military Times. This is the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans. Ranked number 24 […]
CCBC Launches Mechatronics Program
Prepares students for 21st-Century Advanced and Automated Manufacturing Careers. Monaca, PA – The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) has launched a Mechatronics program to prepare students for high-growth job opportunities in advanced and automated manufacturing sectors. The Mechatronics career pathway includes certificates from CCBC and the Manufacturing Skills Institute, associate degree, journeyman, and ultimately […]
CCBC Expands into Washington County
Secures $781K grant to open Washington County College Center at Intermediate Unit 1. McMurray, PA – The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is moving forward with a more than $1.5 million dollar project to expand educational programming throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. In development for over a year, this project includes a $781K grant from the […]
CCBC Named Among Best in PA by Intelligent.com
Higher education resource guide releases the best community colleges for 2024. Monaca, PA – For the second time, Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is included on the list of the Top 16 Community Colleges in Pennsylvania in 2024 by Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning. The research identifies top schools […]
