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Keystone First company history timeline

1996

The plan continued to grow, and in 1996, entered into a partnership with Keystone Health Plan East, the managed care entity of Independence Blue Cross, to form Keystone Mercy Health Plan.

1998

1998 – The College received formal approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

2000

2000 – First baccalaureate degree, a bachelor of science in criminal justice, was awarded to Stacy Davis Bell.

2000 – Keystone College Observatory re-dedicated as the Thomas G. Cupillari ’60 Observatory in honor of the founding director.

2005

2005 – 103.5 WKCV-FM, Keystone’s student-run radio station began on-air broadcasting and has since advanced with web-streaming royalty rights so the station can broadcast over the Internet and can be heard by anyone, anywhere, with an internet connection.

2007

2007 – The College introduces The Gathering, an annual three-day symposium featuring lectures, workshops, performances, and discussions.

2014

2014 – The College receives formal approval from the United States Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Education offer master’s degree programs.

2016

2016 – Keystone College opens the Regional Center for Excellence in 3-D Design, a technology resource for the entrepreneurial, business, manufacturing, and educational communities.

2017

2017 – Keystone announces a major development plan which will dramatically improve the quality of life for the College and surrounding communities.

2018

2018 – Keystone introduces the Juvenile Justice Institute to help at-rich children cope with trauma and stress of daily life,

2018 – Construction begins on the Keystone Commons retail complex, which includes Keystone Fitness, College Green Eatery & Market, Steak ‘n Shake, and Penn East Federal Credit Union.

2020

2020 – Keystone celebrates the opening of the $3.5 million Keystone Commons retail development with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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