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Bucks County Community College President & CEO Patrick M. Jones, Ph.D. and La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D. sit at table with a blue Bucks County Community College cloth, shaking hands under projected logos.

New Pathways for Bucks Centurions to Become La Salle University Explorers

 Bucks County Community College has strengthened its partnership with La Salle University to create new pathways for graduates of the two-year college to transfer to the Philadelphia-based university. The presidents of both institutions signed two new transfer agreements Monday, May 11 at the College’s Newtown Campus. The first creates an Honors-to-Honors Agreement, allowing students who graduate from the community college’s Honors@Bucks program to transfer seamlessly into La Salle’s honors program. In the second agreement, students who earn an associate degree at Bucks with a GPA of at least 3.0 and sign a dual-admission agreement in advance can enter select La Salle business or technology bachelor’s degree programs with a guaranteed minimum of $20,000 per year merit scholarship for their junior and senior years. What’s more, Bucks graduates who elect to pursue their bachelor’s and master’s degree together in one of the eligible business or technology programs will also receive a 20% tuition discount towards their master’s program. The bachelor’s and master’s degrees can be completed at La Salle within three years. Bucks County Community College President & CEO Patrick M. Jones, Ph.D., said the agreements are a testament to the high caliber of Bucks graduates. “Each year, we graduate students who have proven their academic rigor through our highly-rated honors, business, and technology programs,” said Jones. “These agreements will open doors for Bucks graduates to continue to excel at La Salle University while saving more than two-thirds on the cost of their bachelor’s degree.” Bucks County Community College students who take advantage of the dual admission agreement with La Salle University save almost $114,000 by completing their associate degree at Bucks before transferring to La Salle. “La Salle University is proud to enter into this new partnership with Bucks County Community College,” said La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D. “This agreement is a reflection of our shared commitment to breaking down barriers to higher education and supporting student success. Not only will students receive a clear and supportive pathway beginning by earning their associate degree at Bucks and continuing their education at La Salle, but the scholarship and tuition discount available through this partnership will also provide impactful financial support. This can make a significant difference for students and their families as they pursue their educational goals. I look forward to the meaningful difference we will make for our students through this partnership.” Bucks County Community College graduates transfer to a number of top dual admission partner universities, saving 28% - 68% on their bachelor's degree.
A Betsy Ross flag decorates a table with a floral centerpiece in a teapot-shaped holder. Teabags and sweeteners are in small bowls nearby, creating an elegant, inviting atmosphere.

Annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Raises Thousands for Student Parents

 America’s founding mothers as well as mothers of today were in the spotlight Friday, May 1, at Bucks County Community College’s 19th annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea. More than 200 people attended the fundraiser to support scholarships for students who are parents, such as Kassandra Castillo, who shared her story of returning to college after losing her father to COVID-19 just before learning she was pregnant. Her father’s last words to her were, “Please graduate college and be someone important in this life.” The scholarship has helped her do just that, as she graduates May 21 with an associate degree in journalism while already working as a freelance reporter. Guests were greeted by students in colonial-era costumes, and student research posters about the women who helped forge the new nation 250 years ago were on display at the event. Guests arriving at Bucks County Community College’s Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea on May 1 were greeted by students in colonial costumes – courtesy of Bristol Riverside Theater - in homage to America’s founding mothers. The 19th annual fundraiser was held in the gardens behind historic Tyler Hall on the Newtown Campus. (CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC) More than 200 guests gathered in the outdoor event space in Bucks County Community College’s Tyler Formal Gardens for the 19th annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea on May 1. Established in 2007 by Professor Emerita Betty Tsai, the scholarship has helped more than 265 students, providing over $366,000 in financial assistance to those pursuing their academic goals while raising a family. (CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC) Salute to Mothers scholarship recipient Kassandra Castillo says she returned to college in her late 20s to fulfill her father’s dying wish after he passed from COVID-19 in 2021. The journalism major credited her mother, who immigrated to the U.S. from Nicaragua at age 22, with inspiration and support to fulfill her dreams. (CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC) Kassandra Castillo (right) hugs her mom after the Bucks County Community College journalism student delivered the keynote speech at the 19th annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea. Castillo, who won multiple awards as editor of the student newspaper and is already working as a freelance journalist, credited her mother for helping her succeed. “Without her watching my daughter day in and day out every day while I work and go to school, I wouldn’t be here. She is the reason for my accomplishments. She is the reason I am where I am.” (CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC) The 2026 Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Committee celebrated nearly a year’s worth of planning that included creating more than three dozen raffle baskets and gathering several more high-end silent auction items. The committee included (left-right) Nereida McCulley-Breustedt, Pam Ottenheimer, Susanne Derby, Reeti Behera, Karen O’Donnell, Mary Ellen Bornak, Elizabeth Luckenbill, Mary Jane Leonard, Susan Pfizenmayer, Amy Masgay, Samantha Gross, Andrew States, Danielle Brody, and Carole Williams (Not pictured: Betty Tsai, Marilyn Puchalski). (CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC)
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C.B. East Senior Named Bucks County High School Poet of the Year

 Jack DeBoyace, a senior at Central Bucks High School East, has been named the 2026 Bucks County High School Poet of the Year after placing as a runner-up the past two years. DeBoyace rose to the top of 70 entries from across the county, according to Bucks County Community College Professor Ethel Rackin, director of the Bucks County Poet Laureate Program, which includes the annual High School Poet of the Year contest. After finishing as second runner-up in 2025 and first runner-up in 2024, DeBoyace receives a $300 prize for being named the top young poet in the 39th annual contest. He also entered the contest in his freshman year. Rackin noted that the judges – current Bucks County Poet Laureate Madeline Marriott and 2024 laureate Lake Angela – were quite impressed with the level of creativity in the three poems DeBoyace submitted. Marriott noted that the winning poems “work deftly and efficiently, guiding the reader toward a place of unabashed, dizzying feeling.” “This poet undertakes something fascinating, asking readers to consider what a poem can be in a concrete world,” Marriott said. “The control of sound, space, and rhythm, coupled with surprising and careful images, stamped these works into my memory from the first read — works of poetic sensibility far beyond what could be expected of a high school student.” Writing is a large part of DeBoyace’s daily life. He’s an active member of The Patriot Newspaper at C.B. East, where her serves as the editor-in-chief and archivist. He’s also the founding editor of Bridgework literary magazine, is co-president of his school’s chapter of Key Club, and is president of the environmental club. DeBoyace says he first became serious about writing when he joined Holicong Middle School’s literary magazine, sevenatenine, under the guidance of teacher Brett Vogelsinger. “As a novice poet, it was so encouraging to be surrounded by a group of people willing to experiment with form, the notion of ‘poetics,’ and to challenge one another relentlessly,” said DeBVoyace. “I continue to be inspired by the work produced in that brief span of time.” As he looks forward to starting at Bennington College in Bennington, Vt., this fall to study literature, DeBoyace looks back fondly on his time at C.B. East. “Launching the school literary magazine, Bridgework, has been my proudest accomplishment by far,” he said. “I've had the honor to collaborate with prior colleagues from sevenatenine as well as with exciting new voices. My mentor Mrs. [Christine] Dollarton has continued to support and advocate for me and this project, and I am thankful for her every day.” The judges also named three runners-up in the contest. They are Taryn Ludwig, a senior at Council Rock High School South, first runner-up; Evelyn Kerr, a sophomore at Central Bucks High School West, second runner-up; and Sophie Korneve, a senior at Council Rock High School South, third runner-up. A dozen finalists were also recognized by the judges. A reading and celebration will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the Orangery building on the College's Newtown campus. The event will feature the winner, runners-up, finalists, and judges. Bucks County Community College is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa., 18940, where there is ample free parking. 39th Annual Bucks County High School Poet of the Year: Final Standings 2026 Winner: Jack DeBoyace, Central Bucks High School East, 12th gradePoems: “Ceramics 2,” “History of Fabric,” “Ceramics 1” 1st Runner-up: Taryn Ludwig, Council Rock High School South, 12th gradePoems: “White Carnations,” “forgive us,” “The Last Thing Ever Lost” 2nd Runner-up: Evelyn Kerr, Central Bucks High School West, 10th gradePoems: “Vehicular Sanctification,” “Until the earth swallows them whole,” “June/Jaune” 3rd Runner-up: Sophie Kornev, Council Rock High School South, 12th gradePoems: “Birthday Girl,” “Given,” “What Breaks First” Finalists: Addison Carr, Central Bucks High School West, 12th grade Danielle Cherkassky, Council Rock High School South, 12th grade Dale Dai, Council Rock High School South, 12th grade Jaden Dailey, William Tennent High School, 11th grade Sofia Felker, Villa Joseph Marie High School, 11th grade Sofia Jakimoski, William Tennent High School, 12th grade Sara Liu, Council Rock High School South, 12th grade Kaitlyn Mathew, Council Rock High School South, 12th grade Isabel Ohler, Harry S. Truman High School, 11th grade Anisa Parekh, Pennsbury High School, 12th grade Kalena Viera, William Tennent High School, 12th grade Aden Wexler, Council Rock High School South, 12th grade

Opening Doors for Generations

Philanthropists Gene and Marlene Epstein are opening doors for generations through education, compassion, and action.