BETHLEHEM, PA – Four students from Northampton Community College (NCC) made the 29th annual All-Pennsylvania (All-PA) Academic Team, which consists of 64 students representing 14 community colleges from across Pennsylvania. The honor recognizes high achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit the community. This year’s NCC team members include are Transfer Scholars, Seong Kim, Mark Petrik, Kaitlyn Seawood, Jaileen Soto and Workforce Pathway Scholar, Christian Stezelberger.

President of NCC, David A. Ruth, Ph.D., said, “These motivated students work hard to succeed in their goals, both at the college and in their personal lives. To make this team is not only an honor, it also speaks highly to all they’ve accomplished and overcome. I can’t wait to see what they continue to achieve!”

Students are selected for the All-PA Academic Team based on a thorough nomination and application process. The 2023 scholars include 48 Transfer Pathway students and 16 Workforce Pathway students.

Transfer Pathway honorees plan to transfer to a four-year college after graduation. They must have completed at least 36 credits at a community college with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Pennsylvania’s community colleges partner with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to provide Transfer Pathway students with two-year scholarships at any any PASSHE school. The PA Transfer Pathway Scholars also include the Coca-Cola Gold and Silver Scholars who receive $1,500 and $1,250 scholarships, respectively.

Workforce Pathway honorees plan to enter the workforce after completing a certificate or associate degree at a community college. Workforce Pathway students must have a minimum of 12 college-level credit hours at a community college and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

The All-USA Community College Academic Team is sponsored by Cengage, with additional support provided by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

Congratulations again to this year’s All-PA Academic Team

About Northampton Community College

With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC’s President on Twitter @NCCPresDaveRuth, and follow the College on TikTok @NorthamptonCC and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like us on Facebook at Northampton Community College.