Greetings, HACC supporters!
As the year draws to a close, we look back on 2025 with appreciation for the genuine and generous ways you have shown your support. We could not have done it without you - THANK YOU! We look forward with excitement to a new year of continuing to impact the lives of our students and the Central Pennsylvania community. May you and your loved ones experience a joyful and prosperous new year. See you in 2026!
Welcome to our newsletter, HACC Yeah®! News
Greetings, HACC supporters!
We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support HACC students.
Please contact foundation@hacc.edu if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you!
Fatima Waresha, the student speaker at HACC’s Commencement ceremony on Dec. 9, 2025, captivated the audience. During her speech, she shared insights about her educational journey and commitment to discovery while earning her business administration degree at HACC.
“Success comes from the strength to keep going. Because if HACC has taught us anything, it’s that we are capable of more than we think.” - Fatima Waresha
To view Fatima’s full speech, please visit here.
On behalf of our students and the HACC Foundation, thank you to everyone who donated on GivingTuesday and throughout the year. Your generosity breaks down financial barriers, provides access to essential resources and opens doors to opportunities that transform lives. Every dollar raised brings us closer to ensuring that all students can pursue their education with confidence and hope.
As the year draws to a close, if you have not yet made a donation to help our students, it’s not too late! Please change a life today by supporting students through projects like providing equipment for healthcare programs, funding a first-generation student scholarship and expanding HACC’s Dental Hygiene Program.
Thank you and best wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season!
Including the HACC Foundation in your estate plans is a meaningful way to support students for generations to come. Planned gifts - such as bequests or beneficiary designations - allow donors to make a lasting impact without negatively affecting their current financial situation.
Estate gifts to the HACC Foundation help fund student scholarships, emergency assistance funding for students and innovative academic programs.
By naming the HACC Foundation in your will or estate plans, you can create a legacy that reflects your values and supports the future of Central Pennsylvania’s workforce. Donors may direct their gift to a specific program or allow the HACC Foundation to use the funds where they are needed most.
To learn more about planned giving options, please visit this webpage:
https://www.hacc.edu/HACCFoundation/Donate/MethodstoGive/planned-giving.cfm
HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, received a $100,000 grant for the third year as part of the Johnson Controls Scholars Program. The grant is part of Johnson Controls' nationwide initiative that aims to donate up to $15 million to community colleges by the end of 2026 to expand access to high-demand technical fields.
To read more, please visit our online newsroom.
HACC Foundation donors provided funding for new athletic uniforms and gear for the HACC Hawks athletic teams.
The updated, high-quality gear reflects the College’s spirit and excellence. The new travel apparel also ensures HACC’s student athletes present a cohesive, professional image when competing at other institutions.
The investment in HACC’s athletic programs has strengthened:
Community engagement
Recruitment efforts
School pride and morale
The new resources support the student-athlete experience and HACC’s commitment to inclusion, unity and student success.
HACC Foundation donors provided funding for Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT). TILT is a year-long professional development initiative designed to strengthen teaching practices and increase student engagement.
Through this initiative, HACC faculty were introduced to best practices in assignment transparency. TILT’s research-based framework emphasizes making the purpose, task and criteria for assignments explicitly clear to students. This simple yet powerful approach has been shown nationally to improve student outcomes, particularly for first-generation and underrepresented students.
The outcomes were both immediate and meaningful. Faculty reported fewer student questions about assignments, increased completion rates on assignments and improved grades across participating courses. Students demonstrated a clearer understanding of expectations and expressed greater confidence in their ability to succeed. The focus on transparency and intentional design affirms HACC’s dedication to accessible education for all students.
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:
Go to hacc.edu/Stories
Complete our brief online form (if you are a current HACC student)
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
Share your HACC story with us
Note that your information may be shared in a variety of ways, including on HACC’s website and social media channels
