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)
Wrestling
Athletics, clubs, and organizations are an important part of the college experience at Penn Highlands.
Our NJCAA teams offer options for every student-athlete to get involved.
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: 227
NJCAA Academic Team Members: 69
Region 20 Academic Team Members: 64
WPCC All-Conference Team Athletes: 76
All-Region 20 Team Athletes: 59
National Player of the Week Honors: 6
WPCC Championships: 6
NJCAA Region 20 Championships: 3
Coach of the Year Awards: 6
Diversity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our Penn Highlands’ mission. We value inclusive excellence in learning, curricular and co-curricular programming; campus climate; recruitment; admissions; hiring; and retention. We are deeply committed to promoting and maintaining a civil community that facilitates opportunities for shared understanding and expression of individual and collective truths. Moreover, we resolve to create and uphold a community that is respectful of all persons despite differences in age, class, creed, disability, educational background, gender expression, gender identity, geographical location, income, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, work experiences and other dimensions of diversity.
STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT ACTIVITIES: FUN & MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES
Penn Highlands serves students by offering social, recreational, and educational programs that enhance the college experience. Games, contests, trips, community service projects, and more are planned throughout the year.
STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Involvement in clubs and organizations is a cornerstone of the student experience, empowering students to develop and enhance their teambuilding, leadership, and networking skills. As students participate, they build meaningful personal connections that often last a lifetime. Our student organizations provide a platform to explore passions and broaden horizons. New clubs are added regularly.
Our clubs offer something for every student.
Black Bear Ambassador Club
Blair Center Activities Club
Bowling Club
Caring for Cubs Club
Cheer/Spirit/Dance
Clay Target Club
Computer Club
Criminal Justice Club
CRU
Ebensburg Center Activities Club
Fantasy Sports Club
Gaming Club
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Keeping It Green Club
Media Production Club
Phi Theta Kappa
Psychology Club
Sigma Alpha Pi
Somerset Center Activities Club
Student Senate
Student Veterans Association
Tea Club
X-Files Club
Yes You Can! Club
