Education - Bensalem Township

BCCC Hires New Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations

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12 months ago

March 25, 2025

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Bucks County Community College (BCCC) officials are pleased announced that Karen O’Donnell has joined the College as Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the BCCC Foundation.

In this role, officials say, O’Donnell will be responsible for advancing the mission of BCCC through increasing philanthropic support from alumni, philanthropists, donors, foundations, workforce partners, and friends of the college throughout the county and beyond.

She will lead a team of advancement professionals and facilitate the work of dedicated volunteers on the Alumni Council and the colleges foundation board who, working together, engage friends and supporters of the College in support of the institutional mission of providing affordable high-quality education to resident’s county wide

BCCC President & CEO Patrick M. Jones said, “Karen’s expertise in fundraising, corporate and foundation relations, leadership, and team building is impressive. I am confident she will help to position the College for long-term success by working closely with the leadership team and the deans in fulfilling our strategic plan.”

“I am thrilled and deeply grateful to be joining Bucks County Community College,” said O’Donnell. “This opportunity brings me back home to Bucks County, where I am honored to serve my neighbors and friends in a respected institution dedicated to excellence and community impact. I look forward to advancing the mission of BCCC and helping to shape a bright future for our students and the region.”

O’Donnell is a lifelong resident of Bucks County and has served in advancement roles in several institutions including Conwell-Egan High School, St. Mary’s Medical Center, The College of New Jersey, and most recently, Rosemont College. She is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) and a Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Wall of Fame inductee.

O’Donnell earned a master’s degree in arts administration from Drexel University and a bachelor’s degree in studio art from The Catholic University of America.

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7 days ago

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Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for today March 3 2026 as schools are OPEN but on delay.

Below is a list of the schools and their websites. All are encouraged to use the links to see the complete details of your school district.

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BCCC Seeks Public Input on Nursing Program

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1 week ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County Community College (BCCC) invites public input as it seeks to continue accreditation for its Associate Degree Nursing Program.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will be visiting the Newtown Campus Tuesday – Thursday, March 24 – 26, as part of the accreditation process.

The visit includes a forum from 2 – 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 in Founders Hall Room 140, where the public is invited to share comments about the two-year program that prepares students to become registered nurses.

In addition, the ACEN is gathering written comments that must be received by March 9. To submit, email public-comments@acenursing.org, or mail to: ATTN: Accreditation Services, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326.

To learn more about the Associate Degree Nursing Program, email ADNursingDirector@bucks.edu, call 215-968-8353 or click here.

BCCC is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown. Click here for a campus map and directions.

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Lower Bucks Schools to Hold “Remote” and Asynchronous Learning Tuesday

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2 weeks ago

February 23, 2026

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Below is a list of the schools and their website for Tuesday, Feb. 24. All are encouraged to use the links to see the full details of your school district.