JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Pennsylvania Highlands Community College announced the addition of a women’s basketball program starting in the 2026-27 academic year, creating opportunities for female student-athletes throughout the region.
The college will also transition its men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams from National Junior College Athletic Association Division III to Division II effective this June. This move allows Penn Highlands to offer athletic scholarships in these programs, enhancing the ability to support student-athletes’ educational and athletic careers.
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