(BEAVER FALLS, Pa.) – Geneva College has been acknowledged for its commitment to engaged, hands-on education as a one of the 2021-2022 Colleges of Distinction.
Geneva is one of only four universities in Pennsylvania to be recognized among the 2021-2022 Christian Colleges of Distinction. The college received Colleges of Distinction accolades as a Pennsylvania college and for its academic programs in Education, Engineering and Business.
The Christian Colleges of Distinction recognition highlights Geneva as a school that expands students’ worldviews with Christian principles and ideas that prepare both the heart and mind for success.
Colleges of Distinction prides itself on taking a unique approach to guiding students to colleges and universities by focusing on which colleges are the best places to learn, to grow, and to succeed. In recognizing Geneva College, Colleges of Distinction identified the school’s adherence to Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes.
Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has been committed to honoring schools throughout the U.S. for true excellence in higher education. The member schools within the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their dedicated focus on the undergraduate experience. Its website provides dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and resources for students, parents, and high school counselors.
Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor. Offering over 145 traditional undergraduate majors and programs, fully online Adult Degree Programs and high-demand graduate degrees, Geneva’s programs are recognized for their high quality. Geneva has one of the top 100 undergraduate engineering programs in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. Adhering to the truth of Scripture, a Geneva education is grounded in God’s Word as well as in a core curriculum designed to prepare students vocationally to think, write and communicate well in today’s world. Geneva was founded and is governed by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) and is a founding member of both the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and IACE (International Association for Christian Education).The Geneva Story publishes content from a variety of contributors across the Geneva College community. The perspectives, experiences, and conclusions expressed in this content are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Geneva College, its leadership, or its editorial staff.







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