On July 18,  John J. "Ski" Sygielski, the longest-serving president in the College’s history, will retire from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College. Over the past 14 years, Dr. Ski’s transformational leadership has impacted thousands in Central Pennsylvania and beyond. He has truly changed lives, destinies and family trees.

Please join us to celebrate Dr. Ski, his incredible contributions, share fond memories and wish him well in his next chapter at one or both farewell parties:

• June 17, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the York Campus

• June 18, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Harrisburg Campus

Please:

• Visit this webpage: Thank you, Dr. Ski!

• See the five boxes at the top of the webpage

• Note that each box includes an action for you to take

• Click on each box and join us in completing these actions

Thank you! 

HACC’s spring 2025 Commencement ceremony will be held on May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Please continue to check our Commencement webpage for updated information.

 To celebrate our graduating students, you can:

• Watch the livestream of HACC’s Commencement ceremony on YouTube 

• Share YOUR excitement on social media and tag HACC in your posts

Please note that more information will be added to our website closer to the event.

The journey to Commencement has been long for many graduating students. Thank you for being there to cheer them on as they reach this milestone!

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is proud to recognize employees from across the College who recently received awards and recognition. 

Please see information about HACC award recipients in our recent news release. 

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College continues to uphold its reputation for academic excellence and workforce preparation, as evidenced by its exceptional program pass rates. 

These rates reflect the College’s commitment to delivering high-quality instruction that prepares students for career success and advanced educational opportunities.

To learn more, please visit our online newsroom. 

On March 4, 2025, the Board of Trustees of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, approved a proposal to move all HACC classes and services based at its current Lebanon Campus building to Lebanon Valley College (LVC). HACC classes will be offered at LVC beginning Aug. 25, 2025.

To read more, please visit our online newsroom. 

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is proud to announce that the College’s Paramedic Program earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP). This prestigious recognition ensures HACC students receive a top-tier education and are prepared for successful careers in emergency medical services. 

To read more, please visit our online newsroom. 

The College made history on April 1-2, 2025, as the Humanities Symposium and the Wildwood Writers’ Festival combined to present “Real and Imagined Worlds.”

The two-day event brought writers, colleagues, students and community members together to explore themes of storytelling and imagination. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions, live music, poetry readings and more. 

Please visit this webpage to learn more. 

HACC Foundation donors funded renovations to create an additional operatory space at the Harrisburg Campus’ dental treatment facility. 

The expansion has created greater capacity for patient treatment and preclinical work in HACC’s Dental Hygiene Program. Additionally, more students have been accepted to the  program as a direct result of the increased space availability.

Program faculty believe the operatory offers a wide array of benefits, including:

• Improved and personalized learning outcomes for students

• Increased community treatment and scheduling opportunities

• Enhanced patient interaction and privacy

The fully operational unit will continue to support students and serve HACC’s greater community in practical and purposeful ways for years to come.  

HACC Foundation donors funded equipment for HACC students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program to gain practical experience operating the current technology and equipment used in the field. The pieces of equipment purchased included a sonography machine, operational transducers and stretchers. 

Proper training on cutting-edge equipment ensures that program graduates are prepared to provide quality services to community members and support workplace readiness. Organizations regularly contact DMS Program staff seeking to hire HACC students and graduates. The new equipment furthers HACC’s commitment to being at the forefront of technology, innovation and vocational training. Information about the state-of-the-art laboratory is shared with future HACC students during student recruitment events. 

Here is what some HACC students and faculty had to say:

Philips ultrasound machine: “It’s nice to have tools similar to those we see in the hospital for us to use on campus.” – Regan Robinson, student

Sequoia probe: “This probe is more comfortable than the previous curved probe for this machine. It also replicates what our clinical sites are using.” – Olivia Hunt, student

Stretcher: “This new stretcher helps the students learn how to maneuver patients safely in the clinical settings, and helps them replicate exactly what they will need to do in real life. These stretchers are widely used in our clinical sites, and student familiarity with how to use them properly is absolutely critical to patient safety.” – Mandee Hibshman, director of clinical education, DMS 

Here are just a few ways to leave a legacy to HACC:

• Bequests: Please designate HACC as a beneficiary in your will or living trust, which allows you to allocate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to support our mission.

• Life Insurance Policies: Please name HACC as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, turning a modest investment into a significant gift.

• Retirement Plans: Please designate HACC as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) or other retirement plan, potentially providing tax benefits to your estate.

If you have any questions, please contact us at foundation@hacc.edu or visit this website. 

Are you #HACCproud to be a graduate of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College? If so, we are proud to have you as a member of the HACC Alumni Association. To join the Alumni Association or update your contact information, please complete this form. Thank you! 

You are invited to participate in the exciting HACC events we have coming up.

Please visit the HACC Events Calendar for more information.  We will see you there!

HACC is looking for high-performing professionals ready to serve and transform the lives of students. 

If you are interested in being a part of the HACC employee community, please visit our career site to view available positions. 

Do you love HACC? Do you want everyone to know it? HACC yeah you do! 

Please share your story with us and help others see what makes HACC so great! 

We want to hear about how HACC has impacted your life and the people who helped you on your path to success.

It only takes a few minutes to share your story, but taking the time to share your experience can have a lasting impact on someone else, including future students who may be considering HACC. Don’t be shy!

Please:

1. Go to hacc.edu/Stories

2. Complete our brief online form (if you are a current HACC student)

3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page (if you are a HACC supporter, including an alumni or donor) and find the category that fits you

4. Share your HACC story with us 

5. Note that your information may be shared in a variety of ways, including on HACC’s website and social media channels