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Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Newsmakers to Feature: Challenges and Changes in Education, April 13, 2025
(WBRE/WYOU) Newsmakers will take a closer look at some of the challenges facing higher education this Sunday Host Jayne Ann Bugda will be joined by a panel from Luzerne County Community College. John Yudichak, LCCC President, Rebecca Brominski, Executive Director, LCCC Foundation, and Dr. Graceann Platukus, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Enrichment, will discuss the changes and challenges in higher education and the vital role community colleges play. April is Community College Month. Newsmakers airs Sunday, April 13, at 7:30 am on WYOU and Noon on WBRE. LCCC History Luzerne County Community College formally began operations on October 2, 1967. The first class of 836 students attended classes in two buildings in downtown Wilkes-Barre located near the Hotel Sterling. The college offered 11 programs at the time, with tuition at only $12.50 per credit. In January 1974, the College moved to its permanent 122-acre campus in Nanticoke. Missions of Community Colleges Help Students transfer to a four-year university Career Ready Education Build foundational skills of students who need more help in their math or English Community colleges educate 40 percent of all undergraduates in the United States To learn more about Luzerne County Community College Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Newsmakers to Feature 'Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center' Sunday, February 9th, 2025
(WBRE/WYOU) The Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center is the topic of Newsmakers. Hosts Jayne Ann Bugda and Andy Mehalshick will be joined by Shannon Peduto, Executive Director of Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center Joanne Supko, CAC Forensic Interviewer, Dr. Stacy Miller, CAC Forensic Nurse Practitioner. They will discuss the work of the Child Advocacy Center and talk about recognizing the signs of abuse. They will also explain the Pinwheel campaign and how community members can support the work of the Center. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please call ChildLine to make a confidential report at 1-800-932-0313 The Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization founded in 2014. The center provides services to abused children and their families throughout Luzerne County. Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center Upcoming Fundraiser SAVE THE DATE! 9th Annual Gala Saturday, April 26th – 6:00PM Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
