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Recent graduate digging dirt for the new location for the HVAC prorgram.

BCCC Officials Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New HVAC Lab at the CAT

 Bucks County Community College Building and Construction Trades graduate Tim McCloud puts the first shovel in the dirt at the September 18 groundbreaking ceremony for a new HVAC lab at the College’s Center for Advanced Technologies in Bristol. Onlookers including College officials, Board of Trustee members, local elected representatives, and fellow students cheer as this represents a significant step toward establishing the HVAC program that is in high demand. The new specialized learning space will teach students how to install, operate, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment in both indoor and outdoor spaces to reflect actual working conditions. (PHOTO: Eric Parker, Bucks County Community College) Bucks County Community College officials and local elected representatives were joined by recent graduates of the College’s Building and Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program on Friday, September 18 for a HVAC lab groundbreaking ceremony at the College’s Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol. The new specialized learning space will teach students how to install, operate, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment in both indoor and outdoor spaces to reflect actual working conditions. The in-demand HVAC training program is a 12-week course that includes classroom theory and hands-on skills development. Instruction includes U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Training & Assessment Center energy efficiency training.   College officials and Pennsylvania State Representative Tina Davis join Building & Construction Trades graduate Tim McCloud (center) at the September 18 HVAC lab groundbreaking ceremony at the College’s Center for Advanced Technologies in Bristol. Pictured (from left-to-right) are: Bucks County Community College’s COO Michael Harris; Vice President for Workforce & Strategic Partnerships Tracy Timby; Board of Trustees Chair, Ronni Fuchs, Esq.; State Rep. Tina Davis; Building & Construction Trades graduate Tim McCloud; Trustee Carol Mignoni Ferguson; Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks Director Rose Cooper; AVP of Workforce Development Susan Herring; and President & CEO Patrick M. Jones. (PHOTO: Eric Parker, Bucks County Community College) The HVAC lab project was designed by Lenhardt Rodgers Architecture + Interiors based in Fort Washington, Pa. Principal Jamie Ober (center) is pictured with Bucks County Community College President & CEO Patrick M. Jones, and BCCC Chief Operating Officer Michael Harris. The new specialized learning space will teach students how to install, operate, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment in both indoor and outdoor spaces to reflect actual working conditions. (PHOTO: Eric Parker, Bucks County Community College)  
“Burgundy Birches,” a 2026 watercolor by Perkasie artist Catherine Gleicher.

Fourth Annual ‘Show of Shows’ Art Exhibition Opens October 5

Artists may submit their works by September 29; Opening reception takes place Friday, October 9 in the Fickes Art Gallery on the Upper Bucks Campus Bucks County Community College is pleased to announce the fourth annual “Show of Shows” exhibition at the Fickes Art Gallery in the North Building of the Upper Bucks Campus from October 5 – November 20. Open to all members of the community, the exhibition invites artists to showcase their creativity by submitting their work for consideration by Tuesday, September 29. Each artist can enter up to three pieces of art for a nominal $20 fee. Artists of all levels are encouraged to participate. An opening reception will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, October 9. Attendees will enjoy light fare, beverages, and entertainment. Awards will be presented to the top three selected pieces chosen by Jane Ramsey, artist and owner of Simons Fine Art Framing and Gallery in Dublin. As a testament to its commitment to education and community engagement, the Upper Bucks Campus will designate 25% of the proceeds from the sale of each artwork to the Bucks County Community College Foundation in support of student scholarships. Kevin Murray, Upper Bucks Campus Director, expressed excitement about the upcoming show. “This is an opportunity for local artists to show their best works and for the community to appreciate art and creativity in various mediums," Murray said. "We look forward to welcoming both artists and visitors to our gallery to experience the richness and diversity of artistic expression in our region." Bucks County Community College’s Upper Bucks Campus is located at One Hillendale Rd., Perkasie, Pa., where there is ample free parking. The Fickes Art Gallery continues to be a dynamic cultural space that fosters artistic growth, community connections, and inspiration for years to come. For further information about the "Show of Shows" exhibition, submission guidelines, and event details, please visit The Fickes Art Gallery website or contact Kevin Murray at kevin.murray@bucks.edu or 215-258-7752.
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Bucks County Community College Earns PA CARES Designation

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has recognized the College’s mental health support and suicide prevention plans Bucks County Community College is proud to announce that it has received the PA CARES designation for the 2026-27 academic year from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for its efforts to implement plans to support students’ mental health and to prevent suicide. PA CARES stands for Connect, Access, Respond, Encourage, Support. The designation recognizes Bucks as a leader in implementing the state’s Act 110 mental health and suicide prevention plan. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that there are 1,100 suicide deaths annually among college students nationwide. Researchers at Prevent Suicide PA estimate that suicide is the second-leading cause of death on American college campuses. “It is critical that institutions of higher learning proactively identify and implement policies, practices, and strategies for addressing mental health issues and preventing student suicide,” said Lynette Kuhn, Ed.D., deputy secretary and commissioner for the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). "We recognize that student mental health plays a vital role in academic progress and personal wellbeing," said Samuel Coleman IV, Ed.D., Vice President of Student Affairs. "Bucks County Community College provides resources to support our campus community through a variety of challenges." The College’s Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan includes warning signs and risk factors of suicide, how to access counseling services at Bucks, local and national resources for suicide prevention, and much more. The plan can be accessed by visiting the colleges prevention plan web page.