Education - Newtown Township

More Than Five Dozen BCCC Nursing Graduates Are Set to Launch Careers

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9 months ago

June 6, 2025

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Credit: Eric Parker, BCCC

Bucks County Community College (BCCC) honored members of the Associate Degree Nursing class of 2025 with a special pinning ceremony.

Members of the Associate Degree Nursing program class of 2025 celebrated prior to the 54^th annual pinning ceremony on the Newtown Campus on May 21. The 64 graduates range in age from 22 to 48 years old, and more than 90% are Bucks County residents. They will become registered nurses upon completion of state licensing exams.

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Credit: Eric Parker, BCCC

Nursing graduates shared smiles with family and loved ones after receiving their pins from BCCC on May 21. The pinning ceremony – a tradition that dates back to the 19^th century – marks the symbolic welcoming of nursing school graduates into the profession. A total of 64 graduates received a pin with a special insignia reflecting their alma mater at BCCC’s 54^th Annual Pinning Ceremony, held in the gymnasium on the Newtown Campus the evening before commencement. The graduates are poised to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed registered nurses. Last year’s graduating class achieved an impressive 100% NCLEX pass rate.

Credit: Eric Parker, BCCC

Gerald Gwambuga of Sellersville celebrated during the 54^th annual pinning ceremony at BCCC, a tradition that marks the symbolic welcoming of nursing school graduates into the profession. Gwambuga, who immigrated from Uganda in 2017, leaving behind a 15-year career as a teacher, delivered the commencement speech to the entire class of 2025 the following day. One of his four daughters is following in his footsteps and is pursuing a nursing degree at Bucks.

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Lower Bucks Public Schools Delay Tuesday’s Start Times

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7 days ago

March 3, 2026

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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.

Education - Bensalem Township

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

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2 weeks ago

February 23, 2026

Joanne Ames

Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for Tuesday, the day after the blizzard of 26 as public school buildings will remain closed and “remote” or “asynchronous learning” is scheduled for students.

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.