2021 Year in Review
2021 Year In Review
BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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
MILESTONES
Accolades & Recognition
Niche.com honored, and Viqtory again saluted, BC3 – for its commitment to academics, and to its student-veterans.
BC3 ranked No. 1 community college in Pennsylvania a sixth time since 2015
BC3 again designated Military Friendly School
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
BC3 breaks ground for relocated BC3 @ Armstrong facility
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’s new health care science program enrolls third-most students
BC3 gets state approval to launch practical nursing program
BC3 begins to raze 2 buildings in preparation for high-tech, $9M facility
BC3 breaks ground for ‘the Victor K.’
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
2 BC3 students selected to All-PA Academic Team
BC3 student 1 of 10 in U.S. picked for new National Science Foundation-funded program
BC3 single mom could receive $17K in Soroptimist scholarships
BC3 plans outdoor, walk-thru mini-ceremonies for Class of 2021 commencement
Judges “adamant” about awarding BC3 student’s poem
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
BC3 Lunch & Learns to focus on strategies for diversity, equity, inclusion
BC3 nursing students gain “once-in-a-lifetime” experience serving community during pandemic
BC3 effort to assist food-insecure students turns 2
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
Former D.C. VP begins executive role with BC3
Former police department leader now guides BC3 students
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
Gifts to BC3’s Pinkerton scholarship hit $60K
Scholarship in honor of slain BC3 grad tops $13K
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
BC3’s dual-enrollment opportunity hit a 24-year high following the debut of a pilot program with Butler High.
BC3’s College Within High School sets records in seat count, credits pursued
BC3 lauds top youngsters in college’s Stock Market Game
Butler High seniors can earn free college credits through new program with BC3
PIONEER ATHLETICS
BC3’s volleyball squad gave coach a milestone win, a succession of titles and a trip
to the ultimate stage.Pioneer Volleyball
“Unprecedented”: 2 BC3 volleyball players earn All-American status
Fifth-ranked BC3 volleyball team wins 3rd Region 20 title in row
BC3 volleyball coach nets 400th victory as Pioneers sweep Penn State-Beaver
BC3 volleyball team finishes sixth in national championships
BC3 volleyball team wins opener in national championships
‘We’re going to nationals’
BC3’s golf program ended its spring season with a first under coach, and its fall
season with a seventh.Pioneer Golf
BC3’s Loughry claims WPCC men’s golf crown
Younger sister matches older sister’s golf feat at BC3
Pioneer Hall of Fame
Nicole Bajuszik
"I feel very humbled."
Stefan Carlsson
"It's just super-cool."
2021: BY THE NUMBERS