Never would I have thought during my first class as a college freshman that I would become a college president.I...

So many times I have said “The sun always shines at BC3.”But today, a welcomed cloud stretches over the 100-plus...

The view this morning from the President’s Office is a beautiful one. I always enjoy glancing through my window early...

“Take a look over there,” he said at the ceremonial groundbreaking for BC3 @ Armstrong in Ford City nearly one...

What an outstanding start to the 2022-2023 academic year at BC3!Convocation with our excellent faculty and staff was wonderful.Welcome Day with...

You did it again. You planned and you carried out yet another magnificent outdoor graduation ceremony for hundreds of visitors...

Our college is buzzing. Contractors are building new facilities on our main campus and in Ford City. Visitors are envisioning their futures by...

Welcome to 2022 at BC3! Our journey in this new year will be filled with accomplishments, with successes, and with...

  Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. A time for fellowship and food. A time for relaxation and reflection. A time...

It was a lazy summer day circa 1982 at our beloved Ellport playground. My brother, Mike, best pal, Billy, and...

We did it. Our college successfully navigated a spring semester, a walk-thru commencement and the start of summer sessions as...

  Clichés by definition are phrases overused, and I tend to overuse those about football. Chuck Noll’s “Whatever it takes”...

From time to time I am asked, “What do you like most about your job?” “Our students,” I reply without...

This shortest month of the year should long be remembered at BC3. Our college in February joined in new partnerships...

I’ve been at this blog since the early days of my presidency. I’ve enjoyed writing it. Brings back memories of...

It’s been a long time since I was appointed as president of Butler County Community College.   Shortly after being...

"Finally, it's here. The fall 2020 semester and the start of a new academic year at all Butler County Community...

This blog post is in response to a handwritten letter the College recently received from an alumni. Letter from Jean...

https://videopress.com/v/1YsnB4zG?preloadContent=metadata It’s been seven weeks since our college responded to the COVID-19 situation. We did so keeping the safety of students,...

I’ve taught public relations for many years and at many different colleges and universities – including Butler County Community College....

Good evening. Butler County Community College is releasing the below statement tonight. As you know, the current COVID-19 situation is...

Good morning,  I hope you and your families are doing well.  By now, you know I have taken the following...

Spring break week.  And how appropriate -- the early-morning sun is beaming on this crisp day. Mike, a member of...

It’s that time of year when champions are being crowned.  LSU won the college football national title. Soon, the Super...

Welcome to 2020 – and to the first mornings of a new decade at BC3! Each morning such as this promises more...

Oak Trees in Autumn, BC3 Main Campus. Photo by William Foley Hello, BC3 family! There are so many reasons for...

The sun is shining on this beautiful fall day. Spirits are high and optimism abounds. That’s what happens after a...

I just love the buzz; made even better today with a touch of fall in the air. Main Campus is...

Brian McCafferty noticed the graduates’ smiles. Jennifer Pullar? A female graduate crossing the stage in rainbow stilettoes, and a male...

As president of our No. 1 Community College (in three consecutive Schools.com rankings, I might add) I love our role...

Nick Neupauer and Sarah Kasunić It is rare that in a life of only 23 years, a person can touch...

Higher education in the 21st century is about the impact a college or university has in its own backyard. At...

Well, it happened again! Our wonderful college achieved something neither the Steelers nor the Penguins could do. Butler County Community...

It is with a heavy heart that I state the following: Longtime Butler County Community College Board Chair Ray D....

https://vimeo.com/303566151 Yesterday, PCN broadcast its "Inside Boroughs" TV show.  I was honored to join Victor Rodgers of Harrisburg Area Community...

Good morning, BC3, and welcome to 2019! I’m excited to step forward into what promises to be another extraordinary year...

Members of BC3’s President’s Cabinet and of the college’s back-to-back President’s Cup-winning cohorts are shown Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in...

      Good evening, colleagues. Butler County Community College's main campus as well as all of our off-campus locations...

BC3 is partnering with Dabney S. Lancaster Community College and Convergent Nonprofit Solutions to present a new webinar series: "So You...

BC3 Commencement, Spring 2018. Pictured (left to right) Lucille Shapiro, Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Case Willoughby,...

I can smell it in the air. Can you? The beautiful aroma of autumn in western Pennsylvania. The fall of...

It's here... the start of a new academic year! We kicked off the fall 2018 semester with our annual Convocation...

With all of our success as the commonwealth’s No. 1-ranked community college in back-to-back surveys by Schools.com, it is our...

L to R: Mr. Tom Leary, President of Luzerne Community College; Dr. Nick Neupauer, President of Butler County Community College;...

What a weekend for Pennsylvania's two-time No. 1 community college - Butler County Community College! The BC3 Pioneer Softball team...

The sun is shining! That's symbolic for what a glorious spring semester it has been at the commonwealth's back-to-back No....

Butler County Community College is the Commonwealth's No. 1 community college two-times running for a host of reasons. Today, I...

Grey and gloom... that's not just my mood with the Steelers out of the playoffs and New England making a...

It is officially the holiday season. Where has the semester gone? Here are some highlights from a memorable Fall of...

Greetings from Eastern West Virginia Community College in beautiful Moorefield, WV. I am attending the Fall Conference of the Community...

As a former journalist, I watch, read, and listen to the news with a critical eye. What angle did the...

With the fall-like chill in the air and football season thankfully here, the Fall 2017 semester is off to a...

Where oh where has summer gone? While the calendar still indicates we are stuck in the dog days of summer,...

As I enter my second decade as President of Pennsylvania's No.1 community college, I understand the significance of a solid...

Wait a second … as I look to my calendar, the first day of summer hasn’t even hit yet. It...

It's an early Monday morning. As I gaze out my window in the President's Office, the sun is shining. But,...

Move over March Madness, Butler County Community College had a monster slam dunk at the recent Phi Theta Kappa Middle...

Spring Break at Pennsylvania’s No. 1 Community College is here! While students and faculty are enjoying some well-deserved rest and...

Hello BC3 colleagues, students, and friends. The spring of 2017 is already three weeks old! Enrollments are steady and our...

Whew!!! Finals are finished, students are getting their grades and the College is putting a giant bow on another fantastic...

Thursday morning at 4:45 a.m., I was notified by Brian Opitz, Executive Director of Operations, that our Main Campus lost power....

Greetings from Hershey, where I will be joining colleague Presidents from Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges for two days of meetings....

The fall of 2016 semester is off to a great start at all Butler County Community College’s locations. However, news...

    .             . Hope you are having a terrific summer. Hard to believe the calendar already reads mid-July.         ...

I write on the eve of our biggest day – Commencement. The College’s 48th Commencement will certainly be the crowning...

The Butler County Community College family lost one of its very finest last week. Diane M. DeCarbo, Director at BC3...

Last week at Elizabethtown College, I represented both BC3 and Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges at an important announcement by Governor...

Many years ago, I earned a living as a sports reporter. I covered Little League to the Major Leagues. Traveled...

As the fall 2015 semester winds down, I have some GREAT news to share. I was just made aware that...

Hello, Pioneers! Last year, I shared a Top 10 List of Giving Thanks. In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, here...

There have been lots of special moments for me since becoming President of the College in 2007 -- new buildings,...

The news is spreading quickly – The Pioneer Proud Campaign here at Butler County Community College is entering into its...

Today, August 21, was a wonderful day at all campus sites – but particularly our Main Campus in Butler Township....

Can you smell it? No, not the flowers or the freshly-cut grass: Graduation is in the air! May 20 is...

It is with great enthusiasm that I share with you the 2014 President's Timeline. This is the third edition of...

President Neupauer's speech from BC3's 50th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, March 3, 2015: Friends, colleagues, Board of Trustees, Foundation Board,...

Degree Completion Partnership signing on Wednesday, February 25 at BC3. It has already been a great 2015 for Butler County...

The Spring 2015 semester is off to a great start. Students are hustling and bustling at all of our BC3...

Greeting and happy end-of-the-semester! Can you believe we're already heading into the winter break? Just coming off Thanksgiving, I certainly...

Although the Pirates are history and the Steelers are off to a mediocre 3-3 start (keep the faith!), the College...

Fall is here, the Pirates are back in the playoffs, and the semester is off to a great start! As...

Are you ready? I sure am. The 2014-15 academic year promises to be a special one - BC3's Golden Anniversary....

At 12:06 a.m. on June 14, our youngest daughter, Meredith, text me the following: “Dad, I think I should be...

Forgive me, please!!! It has been way too long since I wrote a blog entry as BC3's proud president. And...

It's crunch time! Are you ready? We're heading into the final week of classes, followed by finals week and then...

It is with great enthusiasm that I share with you the 2013 President's Timeline. This is the second edition of...

What a semester! I can't recall a time during my 20 years in higher education that weather has been such...

On August 1, 2007, I was appointed as President of Butler County Community College. Immediately afterwards, I was interviewed by...

Where oh where has the fall semester of 2013 gone? As final exams are concluding, the holiday season draws upon...

(L to R): Adam Smith, SVA President; Ian Schuelke, SVA Officer, Commander Richard Riley, American Legion Post 778; Jason Brannon,...

Is there a more beautiful time than autumn on our Main Campus? The leaves, chill in the air and even...

President Neupauer and his wife Tammy with the 2013 Chamber Champion Award at the Celebrate Business Dinner on Wednesday, September...

Where has the summer gone? How 'bout those Battlin' Buccos? Can you believe the start of another academic year is...

Just back from the American Association of Community College's Presidents Academy: Summer Institute held in Baltimore. My six days in...

Commencement night is finally here! Simply put, this is BC3's Super Bowl - a night to show off our beautiful...

Greetings, BC3 friends and colleagues. Spring fever is in the air. Finally, some nice weather! I love seeing our main...

I have often said that "we are proud to be Butler County's community college." However, we also understand our role...

It is with great enthusiasm that I share with you the debut of a new endeavor - The 2012 President's...

Super Bowl XVII is just four days away... and I could care less! Here is a list of the Top...

Another semester is in the books. Can you believe it? While students and faculty concluded finals last week, the College...

Earlier today, I received information from the Lieutenant Governor's office regarding the Commonwealth's safety and security over the next several...

As you know, the eastern United States is preparing for Hurricane Sandy. We at BC3 are also preparing for and...

Often, I am proud of Butler County Community College. Earlier this week was yet another time. Our Communications and Marketing...

The 2012-2013 academic year is off to a GREAT start. It is so wonderful to see all of our BC3...

The calendar says August. How can that be? Our fall semester starts soon. I can't wait to see everyone back...

Congratulations to BC3 student Michael Dreher! Mike claimed first place in the Advance PA video contest by the PA Commission...

As a sports fanatic, I often overdue it on sports analogies. Please stick with me on this one: March and...

On Tuesday, April 3, I joined several of BC3's finest students in Harrisburg for the Pennsylvania Commission for Community College's...

Happy Spring Break to the faculty and students of BC3! It is hard to believe the semester is going by...

Two weeks ago, the College Board of Trustees approved a purchase of a 6.15 acre property that is adjacent to...

The start of another semester. Are you ready? Do you have butterflies? I can remember being excited, but a bit...

Halftime of the Steeler game. Still have faith despite being down 6-0. The thing I dislike about Monday Night games...

BC3 Students, Please see the following link to the news release regarding BC3's Middle States accreditation. Although you may not...

I love the fall. A new academic year, football (although this past Sunday was not good for the Steelers), and...

What a week! BC3 learned that Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges will share in a $20 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community...

Ten years. I can't believe ten years have passed since September 11, 2011. I was Dean of Humanities and Social...

Welcome to the 2011-12 academic year! So far, so good on a beautiful first day of classes. I always enjoy...

Happy Independence Day to the BC3 family! I was happy to have some rest and relaxation with family. It has...

I have often said, "BC3 is proud to be Butler County's community college." I certainly do no waiver from such...

Another end to a great semester. I am blessed to still teach here at the College. On Wednesday's from 3:35...

I have attended four Lobby Days in Harrisburg on behalf of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. Each year, we...

By now, you have undoubtedly heard the grim details of Governor Corbett's proposed budget. Faced with the task of a...

I write from Washington, D.C. I have spent the last three days with Ray Steffler, Chair of the BC3 Board of...

The spring 2011 semester is off and running! While this is certainly an exciting time at any of our BC3...

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here's a high level summary...

I can hardly believe I'm saying this, but... another semester is in the books! I certainly have a great deal...

The Oak Hills Legacy Dinner was held this past Saturday. The event is the equivalent of a homecoming at a...

Last week, Butler County Community College took another step forward as a regional institution of higher learning. On Friday, October...

I had a great time at the "Pizza with the President" events this month. I traveled to BC3 @ Lawrence...

Are you ready for the Fall of 2010 semester? The campus is busy today with students attending orientation and book...

Did you have a good Fourth of July? The Fourth is one of my favorite holidays. In higher education circles,...

A 60-foot native oak tree came down across the roof on the north side of the Children's Creative Learning Center...

Butler County Community College held its regularly scheduled Board of Trustee meeting yesterday at BC3 @ Cranberry.  At the meeting,...

The purpose of this post is to provide a follow-up from our press conference/college-wide gathering held on Thursday, April 8,...

Baseball is around the corner - and a winning season for the Pirates? The Pens will defend Lord Stanley's Cup...

Snow, snow, and more snow! Hope you are surviving what will end up being the snowiest month in the history...

Last time this year, the Steelers were already crowned Super Bowl XLIII Champions! Boy, does time fly. Although it will...

Are you ready for the Spring of 2010 semester?  I sure am. I'm excited to see everyone back at the...

Friends, Here's to a wonderful holiday break from BC3. Enjoy the time with your family, get plenty of rest and...

Did you have a good Thanksgiving? I sure did. Plenty of rest, relaxation, turkey, football and - most importantly -...

It's the night before the big walk and a lot of thoughts are running through my head. With Thanksgiving fast...

My favorite time of year - fall! The semester is well under way, the Steelers are in first place and...

This Thursday, Main Campus will hold its Annual Fall Open House.  This will be the first Open House in which...

Greetings, friends. This year's goal for the BC3 Annual Campaign is $25,000. The good news: we are half way there! ...

How do you like the Student Success Center?  The grand opening on 9-9-09 was a huge success - so was...

We have one week of classes in the books!  Last week went off without a hitch.  It was so nice...

Well, it's just about here - the first day of classes for the Fall 2009 semester at all of our...

A quick look at the calendar indicates it's August 4.  August 4?!?!  Where did the summer go? The summer has...

How is your summer going?  I can hardly believe it is already July.  Before we know it, the fall semester will be...

BC3's Tobacco-Free Policy will take effect beginning Wednesday, July 1 on the Butler main campus and BC3 locations in Cranberry,...

Last evening, the College held its 41st Annual Commencement.  Approximately 170 graduating students participated in the event. Guest speakers included:...

Today is one of those days where I realize just how lucky I am to be president of BC3.  Tonight,...

The following information is taken from the Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Health, the University of Delaware, and the U.S....

The College is currently monitoring the Swine Influenza A (H1N1) situation. The College is using the Centers for Disease Control...

As you know, the spring semester is quickly closing.  Graduation is looming... and so are BC3's summer session courses.  A...

March Madness - a time college basketball fans crave.  Area teams were well-represented in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament. ...

I can hardly believe that Spring Break is just about here.  It probably has to do with the weather.  As...

It's the little things that continue to amaze me about our students at BC3.  Earlier this week, students in my...

The sun is shining (a rarity it seems), the Steelers are six-time world champions, and BC3 is humming.  The black-and-gold's...

On Wednesday, January 21, I met with my Introduction to Public Relations class for the first time this semester.  Twelve...

Welcome back for spring classes. Classes begin for the semester on January 20.  At this point, enrollment for the semester...

I have often said, "BC3 is proud to be Butler County's community college." I certainly do no waiver from such...

Dear Students, You may have recently read or heard that Butler County Community College suffered a $1 million operating budgetary...

Dear Friends, I wish you all a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year.  While you enjoy time away...

As you may recall from my Convocation speech, the College is moving forward in expanding its approach to sustainable/green efforts.  Just...

As Thanksgiving is fast approaching, I am already counting my blessings and thanks.  Foremost, I am thankful for my family...

I write as I am on the 40th floor of the Marriott New York Grand Marquis in Times Square.  The...

This post is by guest blogger, John Kearney, Vice President of Student Services at BC3. It's hard to believe its already...

This past Saturday, October 12, several hundred people participated in the American Heart Association's Annual Butler County Heart Walk.  This...

A College goal, as well as one of my own presidential goals as approved by the Board or Trustees for...

As you know, remnants from Hurricane Ike travelled to Butler County Sunday evening.  BC3's main campus was bit especially hard,...

Undoubtedly, one of the best privileges we have as United States citizens is the right to vote.  On September 17,...

Today is a college football Saturday.  One of my alma maters, Penn State, is hosting Oregon State University.  State College...

Labor Day is on the calendar to pay tribute to those workers who make America so great.  We have many...

I asked my wife, Tammy, if she remembers the night before her very first day as an undergraduate student at...

Today, the College will begin the 2008-09 academic year with its annual Convocation.  At Convocation, I will welcome back faculty...

In a recent snapshot of Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges, the National Community College Benchmarking Survey indicated BC3 has more first-generation...

As our mission states, "The College is committed to fostering... excellence."  Furthermore, one of our goals centers on a Student...