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2021 Year in Review
Welcome
Like always, you did not only what it took to get the job done in 2021. You went above. You went beyond.
Early mornings, late nights, weekends and holiday breaks — each a testament to your dedication to our student-centered institution. I thank you. Our students thank you.
For creating practical nursing and health care science programs. For envisioning learning opportunities in new facilities in Armstrong County and on our main campus. For instructing our quality programs in a variety of formats. For staging our walk-thru outdoor commencement. For confronting food insecurity and for assisting community health care. For achieving another ranking as the No. 1 community college in Pennsylvania and another designation as a military-friendly school. And for restoring our work.
Like always, you did not only what it took to get the job done in 2021. You went above. You went beyond.
President
Accolades & Recognition
Niche.com honored, and Viqtory again saluted, BC3 – for its commitment to academics, and to its student-veterans.
BC3 again designated Military Friendly School
March 4, 2021
Regional Expansion
BC3’s collaboration with public officials and private individuals resulted in funding that will transform its newest additional location.
BC3 receives $2.22M in public-private support for Ford City site
January 7, 2021
BC3 breaks ground for relocated BC3 @ Armstrong facility
September 27, 2021
ALL-IN FOR NURSING
ALL-IN FOR NURSING
BC3 expanded high-priority health care programs and broke ground on a new facility envisioned by the college and supported by private individuals.
BC3 gets state approval to launch practical nursing program
August 3, 2021
BC3 breaks ground for ‘the Victor K.’
October 22, 2021
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
BC3 students were rewarded for their excellence inside the classroom, and celebrated during a unique commencement outdoors.
Health care consortium picks 2 BC3 nursing students for 2021 honor
January 28, 2021
2 BC3 students selected to All-PA Academic Team
February 17, 2021
Judges “adamant” about awarding BC3 student’s poem
November 1, 2021
COMMUNITY
Community
BC3’s commitment to the community benefited a health system and a food pantry, and assisted those seeking to improve their workplace.
Community helps BC3 to create, distribute 40 meals for Thanksgiving
November 19, 2021
BC3 effort to assist food-insecure students turns 2
February 10, 2021
LEADERSHIP
Leadership
BC3 employees were recognized for their service, and inspired and influenced others during professional development opportunities.
Neupauer to become BC3’s longest-serving president
November 12, 2021
Former D.C. VP begins executive role with BC3
October 11, 2021
Former police department leader now guides BC3 students
October 20, 2021
BC3 prof receives “one of the top awards you can get”
December 9, 2021
Seven from BC3 graduate from leadership institute
December 17, 2021
BC3 leaders shared insights, learned from other experts
January 14, 2022
DONORS & PARTNERS
Donors & PARTNERS
BC3 received all-time contributions in a 26th annual event, and honored the legacy of its first $1 million donor.
Paying It Forward
Private organizations and individuals chose BC3 to offer their scholarships, some memorializing the inspiration of others.
BC3 to award 11 new scholarships
April 7, 2021
Motorcyclists donate another $10K for BC3 student-veterans
August 5, 2021
Gifts to BC3’s Pinkerton scholarship hit $60K
January 19, 2021
Scholarship in honor of slain BC3 grad tops $13K
January 7, 2021
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
High School PRogramming
BC3’s dual-enrollment opportunity hit a 24-year high following the debut of a pilot program with Butler High.
Pioneer ATHLETICS
PIONEER ATHLETICS
Pioneer Volleyball
BC3’s volleyball squad gave coach a milestone win, a succession of titles and a trip to the ultimate stage.
“Unprecedented”: 2 BC3 volleyball players earn All-American status
December 9, 2021
Fifth-ranked BC3 volleyball team wins 3rd Region 20 title in row
October 24, 2021
BC3 volleyball coach nets 400th victory as Pioneers sweep Penn State-Beaver
September 21, 2021
BC3 volleyball team finishes sixth in national championships
November 16, 2021
BC3 volleyball team wins opener in national championships
November 11, 2021
‘We’re going to nationals’
October 31, 2021
Pioneer Golf
BC3’s golf program ended its spring season with a first under coach, and its fall season with a seventh.
BC3’s Loughry claims WPCC men’s golf crown
October 3, 2021
Pioneer Hall of Fame
BC3’s athletics hall expanded to 16 with the choice of those who dominated the course, and the court.
Nicole Bajuszik
"I feel very humbled."
Stefan Carlsson
"It's just super-cool."
2021: By the NUMBERS
Military Veterans
or Reservists
or Reservists
0
10 weeks
Length of NSF research program in which BC3 biological science student Hope Miller studied visual neuroscience
Record number of seats
0
80 Nursing, R.N., Students
Served at COVID-19 clinic at Butler Memorial Hospital
413 Volleyball Victories
Recorded by BC3 program under coach Rob Snyder, including milestone 400th win in September
10 pink candles
Placed on daughter’s chocolate turtle cheesecake received by BC3 student from Pioneer Pantry
RECORD NUMBER OF DAYS
0