JOHNSTOWN, Pa. \u2013 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College announced the addition of a women\u2019s basketball program starting in the 2026-27 academic year, creating opportunities for female student-athletes throughout the region.<\/p>\n
The college will also transition its men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball and women\u2019s 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\u2019 educational and athletic careers.<\/p>\n
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