Welcome Day packs Field House

Nearly 500 new BC3 students, drawn to the most affordable tuition among 42 regional institutions, according to the U.S. Department of Education, and a No. 1 ranking among Pennsylvania community colleges in back-to-back Schools.com surveys, filled BC3’s Field House for Welcome Day. “This,” Nathan Lucas said, “is a good starting point for me.”

• BC3 is obviously good if it is ranked No. 1 (PDF)