HARRISBURG, Pa. - John J. "Ski" Sygielski, president and CEO of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, announced his plans to retire from the College on July 18, 2025. Sygielski is the longest-serving president in HACC’s history.

Sygielski said, “I moved to Central Pennsylvania in 2011. Over the past 13 years, I have had the distinct honor and privilege of serving as president and CEO of Pennsylvania’s finest, first and largest community college. I have witnessed thousands of students reach their educational goals and dreams right here in Central Pennsylvania. I am grateful for my time at the College and for those who have supported my student-first efforts. I will continue to remain HACC proud in my next chapter.”

Since being named HACC’s seventh president in 2011, Sygielski’s work has been transformational. To learn more about his impactful work, his professional successes and how you can contribute to the HACC Foundation in his honor, please visit hacc.edu/FarewellSki.

HACC will conduct a national search for the College’s next president.

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