Student Life & Athletics - Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

STUDENT LIFE & ATHLETICS

ATHLETICS

At Penn Highlands, there are many opportunities to get involved in athletics. Our student-athletes are successful both inside and outside the classroom.

Penn Highlands is a chartered National Junior College Athletic Association member college, competing in Region 20. It is the mission of the NJCAA to foster a national program of athletic participation in an environment that supports equitable opportunities consistent with the educational objectives of member colleges. Their goal is to promote and foster two-year college athletics.

The Black Bears are a part of the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference. The WPCC was founded in 1972.

BLACK BEAR SPORTS

� Basketball (Men’s)

� Bowling

� Cross Country

� eSports

� Golf

� Softball (Women’s)

� Volleyball (Women’s)

Athletics, clubs, and organizations are an important part of the Penn Highlands experience.

Our NJCAA teams offer options for every student-athlete to get involved.

BECOME A BLACK BEAR.

AWARDS & HONORS

SUCCESS INSIDE & OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

We take pride in making sure student comes first in student-athlete, allowing you to obtain an education while competing in collegiate sports. Our awards and honors include:

WPCC All-Academic Team Members: 201

NJCAA Academic Team Members: 65

Region 20 Academic Team Members: 58

WPCC All-Conference Team Athletes: 68

All-Region 20 Team Athletes: 47

National Player of the Week Honors: 4

WPCC Championships: 4

NJCAA Region 20 Championships: 2

Coach of the Year Awards: 4

BLACK BEARS IN ACTION

STUDENT LIFE

STUDENT ACTIVITIES: CREATING A FUN & MEMORABLE ATMOSPHERE

Penn Highlands aims to serve the needs of our students by providing social, recreational, and educational programming that enhances the college experience. Games, contests, trips, community service projects, and many other activities are planned throughout the year.

STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Through involvement in clubs and organizations, students can develop and strengthen team-building, leadership, and networking skills, all while making personal connections that can last a lifetime. Our clubs and organizations offer opportunities to explore your interests and broaden your horizons. New clubs are added regularly as interests arise. Our clubs offer something for every student.

� Anime Club

� Black Bear Ambassador Club

� Bowling Club

� Caring for Cubs Club

� Center Activity Clubs

� Cheer/Spirit Club

� Clay Target Club

� Creativity Club

� CRU

� Computer Club

� Fantasy Sports Club

� Gaming Club

� Gender Sexuality Alliance

� Keeping It Green Club

� Media Production Club

� National Society of Leadership and Success

� Phi Theta Kappa

� Psychology Club

� Student Senate

� Student Veterans Association

� X-Files Club

� Yes You Can! Club