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Get Help Finding Your Roots at Family History Month Meet & Greet

 In celebration of Family History Month, Bucks County Community College’s Library will host a free Family History Event Meet & Greet on Thursday, October 15, from noon to 2 p.m. on the Newtown Campus. The event aims to connect community members with the vast array of local resources available to aid them in their personal family history searches while highlighting the county's rich cultural heritage. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet representatives from local genealogical societies, historical associations, and museums spanning Bucks County, according to Kelly Deeny, the Library’s community outreach technician who organized the event for the third year in a row. “Each year’s event has been so well received that we’ve expanded the number of organizations taking part,” said Deeny. “And so, whether you’re an avid genealogy enthusiast or just starting out, we have plenty of resources to help you in your family history journey.” Participating organizations scheduled to attend include: Bolton Mansion Bucks County Free Library Bucks County Genealogical Society Bucks County Historical Society/Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle Bucks County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans’ Court Doylestown Historical Society Gather Place Museum Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania Grundy Museum & Archives Historic Fallsington Pennsbury Manor Plumstead Historical Society Solebury Township Historical Society Washington Crossing Historic Park Yardley Historical Association The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place in the Gallagher Room of the Rollins Center. The campus is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA, where there is ample free parking. For a campus map and directions, visit our Newtown Campus web page 
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Bucks County Community College Hires VP for Advancement & Alumni Relations

 Bucks County Community College officials have announced that Deborah Armstrong has joined the College as Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations. In this role, Armstrong is responsible for increasing philanthropy by engaging alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations to advance the College’s mission of changing lives through accessible and affordable high-quality education and workforce development. She leads a team of advancement and alumni professionals who work with individual donors, non-profit foundations, corporations, and government grant awarding agencies, and facilitate the work of dedicated volunteers on the Alumni Council, the BCCC Foundation board, and various college advisory groups. She leads development strategies, major gift cultivation, and donor stewardship. President & CEO Patrick M. Jones said, “Deborah is a proven fundraiser and strategic leader. Her data-driven approach to aligning strategy, systems, resources, and metrics to institutional priorities will serve the College well.” Armstrong’s 20+ years of advancement experience in higher education includes positions at University of Denver, Syracuse University, and SUNY Oswego. In addition, her non-profit experience includes Bicycle Colorado, a statewide advocacy organization with 10,000+ members; Girl Scouts, Illinois Crossroads Council; and Big Brothers Big Sisters, Fox Valley Region. “As a community college graduate and an East Coast native, being back in higher education at Bucks County Community College already feels like home. I am looking forward to working with prospective and current donors, community partners, friends of the College, and my colleagues, to change students’ lives.” Armstrong attended SUNY Morrisville, earned the bachelor’s degree in Sociology from SUNY Oswego and the master’s degree in Philanthropy & Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She is studying for an Executive Master of Public Administration degree from Syracuse University, where she previously earned a certificate in conflict resolution. She is also a Masters swim coach, a USA Triathlon Coach Level 1, and a certified Ironman Coach.
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Take the Next Step Towards Your Future at Four Open House Events

 Bucks County Community College, which has been launching futures for more than 60 years, invites prospective students and their families to four Open House events to discover all that Bucks has to offer. “Choosing what comes next is a very personal decision, especially at a time when families are asking important questions about cost, value, career opportunities, and the return on investment,” said Yolonda Udvardy, Ed.D., vice president of enrollment management. “Our Open House events are an opportunity to explore those questions in a very real way, to meet faculty, understand academic and career pathways, learn about transfer opportunities and financial aid, and see how Bucks can help students move forward with a plan that makes sense for their goals and their future.” Thanks to the College’s 2+2 dual admission pathways, students can save 28% - 68% on the cost of a bachelor’s degree by starting their first two years at Bucks County Community College, which is consistently ranked among the top in the state. Research.com ranked Bucks the No. 2 Best Value College in Pennsylvania and No. 8 Most Affordable College in Pennsylvania among all colleges in 2026. Niche, a popular college search site, recently ranked Bucks as the #1 Best Community College in the Philadelphia area. Bucks offers more than 90 transfer and job-ready programs that lead to either an associate degree or a shorter-term certificate. Many programs provide a quick pathway to begin or change careers. In addition, the College offers a variety of professional certification and non-credit lifelong learning opportunities. What’s more, Bucks offers a vibrant, engaging student experience with more than 40 student clubs and organizations, 14 intercollegiate sports teams and intramurals, community service projects, student leadership opportunities, and college-wide events. Representatives from the Student Life and Athletics departments will be on hand as well as the Academic Schools, Admissions, Advising, Bucks Honors, Co-op Education & Career Services, Financial Aid, Transfer Services, Workforce Development, and a host of others. In addition to the campus-wide Open House events, the Culinary and Hospitality program hosts an open house on Wednesday, October 21, featuring a tour of the culinary arts facilities and samples of cuisine prepared by students. The events take place on the following dates and locations. Wednesday, October 7, 6 – 8 p.m.Bucks County Community College – Upper Bucks CampusOne Hillendale Rd.Perkasie, PA 18944 Wednesday, October 14, 6 – 8 p.m.Bucks County Community College – Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks1304 Veterans HighwayBristol, PA 19007 Wednesday, October 21, 6 – 7:30 p.m.Culinary and Hospitality Open House - Culinary Lab, Founders Hall 244Bucks County Community College – Newtown Campus275 Swamp Rd.Newtown, PA 18940 Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Bucks County Community College – Newtown Campus275 Swamp Rd.Newtown, PA 18940 To register for an Open House event, visit the Open House web page. For further questions, email admissionsevents@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8100.