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HISTORY

In June of 1993 , the Cambria County Commissioners voted to sponsor the Cambria County Area Community College. In September of 1993 , the school was officially approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. In October of 1993 , plans began for the school to open under a 15 member Board of Trustees. On September 5 , 1994 Cambria County Area Community College held its first classes with the recently appointed Dr. John O. Hunter as the school's first president. In 1999 , Dr. Hunter retired to be replaced by Dr. Kathleen V. Davis. In 2002 , Dr. Davis was replaced by Dr. John Kingsmore as interem president. In June of 2002 , the college was accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. On July 8 , 2002 , Dr. Anna D. Weitz became the school's 3rd president. On July 1 , 2004 , the Cambria County Area Community College officially changed its name to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.


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