LCCC President John Yudichak Honored with Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Achievement Award

Luzerne County Community College President John Yudichak has been honored by Penn State Harrisburg with the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award, at a ceremony held on campus at PSU Harrisburg on October 9th, distinguished guests and university officials gathered to celebrate the achievements of outstanding alumni.*

The Penn State Alumni Achievement Award recognizes outstanding alumni who have achieved high levels of professional success and made significant contributions to society.

President Yudichak was recognized by Penn State University for his distinguished public service as a former State Senator and State Representative, his philanthropy as founder of the Yudichak Family Fund of the Luzerne Foundation, and his transformative leadership at Luzerne County Community College. Collectively, these achievements have had a lasting positive impact on communities across Pennsylvania.

"It is a humbling experience to be honored with the Alumni Achievement Award from Penn State University," said President Yudichak. "I am filled with gratitude for my beloved Penn State and for the Yudichak Family ? my parents, Joe and Sally Yudichak, my siblings, and my four amazing daughters, Sarah, Anna, Evelyn, and Grace ? who have made all the success in my life possible through their love and support."

President Yudichak is a proud graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School and Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School. He earned his bachelor's degree in English from Penn State University and a master's degree in American Studies from Penn State Harrisburg.

Throughout his career, President Yudichak has been recognized with numerous awards for his public service, leadership, and philanthropy, including:

Wyoming Seminary's Joseph Donchess Distinguished Service Award

Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries Elected State Official of the Year

Children's Service Center Commitment to Children Award

North Branch Land Trust Community Stewardship Award

Pennsylvania Health Care Association Legislative Champion

President Yudichak currently serves on several boards, including the Earth Conservancy Board of Directors, the Wyoming Seminary Board of Trustees, and the SHINE Afterschool Program Advisory Board. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Treasury Tuition Account Program Advisory Board.