Seventeen teenagers from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Coal Township spent a day exploring the world of polymer engineering and manufacturing, thanks in part to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The college provided funding support through a PAsmart grant it received last year for the students to visit Sekisui Kydex in Bloomsburg, a renowned thermoplastics manufacturing company.
Penn College supports students’ visit to Sekisui Kydex Published 05.06.2024 News Polymer Engineering Corporate Partnerships Corporate Tomorrow Makers Engineering Technologies External Scholarships Home Page contents Seventeen teenagers from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School in Coal Township spent a day exploring the world of polymer engineering and manufacturing, thanks in part to Pennsylvania College of Technology. The college provided funding support through a PAsmart grant it received last year for …
One down, one to go for the women’s softball team. Entering Friday’s United East Volt Division playoffs, Penn College coach Angela Stackhouse said, “It is anybody’s game.” And her Wildcats were more than happy to make it theirs alone with a three-game sweep to the divisional crown and a berth in this weekend’s UE Championship series at Elm Park.
Softball sweeps forward; other Wildcat teams reflect Published 05.05.2024 News Wildcat Athletics Athletics Students Home Page contents One down, one to go for the women’s softball team. Entering Friday’s United East Volt Division playoffs, Pennsylvania College of Technology coach Angela Stackhouse said, “It is anybody’s game.” And her Wildcats were more than happy to make it theirs alone with a three-game sweep to the divisional crown and a berth in this weekend’s UE Championship series at Elm Park. Also, …
Graphic design students and alumni from Pennsylvania College of Technology netted 20 awards in the 2023-24 American Advertising Awards Competition presented by the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Penn College designs captured seven gold awards, eight silvers and five honorable mentions.
Graphic design students, alumni capture 20 awards Published 05.03.2024 News Graphic Design & Art Students Business, Arts & Sciences Awards Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology graphic design alumna Taylor J. Leshock’s “Hot Sauce Packaging” design captured a gold award in the American Advertising Awards Competition presented by the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. The Shamokin resident’s entry went on to win a regional silver in the AAA competition. She …
Penn College’s Black Student Union hosted the college’s third Juneteenth celebration in late April. While the federal holiday – also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day – is observed on June 19, the April event allowed the college to celebrate while most students were still on campus.
Black Student Union hosts early Juneteenth Published 05.03.2024 Photos by Rob Hinkal, social media specialist News For Current Penn College Students Faculty & Staff Campus Events Home Page contents Diamond L. Marcus (standing), a business management student from Asbury Park, N.J., sings along with her phone as students paint and savor the early Juneteenth celebration. Penn College’s Black Student Union hosted the college’s third Juneteenth celebration in late April. While the federal holiday – also known …
Via a webinar, students in Penn College’s physical therapist assistant program recently presented research posters to members of the Northcentral District of the American Physical Therapy Association Pennsylvania Chapter. Posters were created as part of the Rehabilitation course.
PTA students present research via webinar Published 05.03.2024 Photos provided by Victoria Hurwitz, physical therapist assistant director News Students Physical Therapist Assistant Nursing & Health Sciences Faculty & Staff Community Connections Home Page contents Grace N. Allen, of South Williamsport, informs her professional counterparts on the use of ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation for chronic low back pain. Students in Penn College’s physical therapist assistant program recently presented …
Among the many end-of-academic-year festivities on the Penn College campus was a carnival, held in the center of campus. Ideal spring weather greeted the guests as they tossed, climbed, laughed and splashed their way through a range of activities.
A final frolic Published 05.03.2024 Photos by Rob Hinkal, social media specialist News Campus Events Students Student Engagement Home Page contents Among the many end-of-academic-year festivities on the Penn College campus was a carnival, held in the center of campus. Ideal spring weather greeted the guests as they tossed, climbed, laughed and splashed their way through a range of activities. Another Wildcat year is in the books! It's not a carnival without a dunk tank, right? The splash is where it's at! …
Mesmerizing and relaxing, there's just something about a fire pit that stirs conversation and strengthens bonds. That simple yet powerful tool is taking "center stage" in Penn College's residence hall community, thanks to a collaboration between Residence Life and the college's American Welding Society student chapter.
Fire pit sparks collaboration, community Published 05.02.2024 Photos by Matt Deane, student photographer (unless otherwise noted) News Student Life Students Welding & Metal Fabrication Faculty & Staff Campus and People Residence Life Home Page contents At the "First Fire," Patrick C. Evanko (left) and Nikolas J. Harnish get set to "do the honors," lighting Residence Life's new fire pit for its inaugural gathering. The resident assistants and welding students are among those who carried the torch to make …
The Penn College community is getting a Rugby Club! The student organization was officially approved this spring by the Student Government Association and the Office of Student Engagement. Students and employees are encouraged to keep tabs on this exciting initiative when it kicks off its first full academic year in the fall.
PCT Rugby Club kicks off Published 05.02.2024 News Students Clubs & Organizations Student Experience Student Life Student Engagement Faculty & Staff Home Page contents The Penn College community is getting a Rugby Club! The student organization was officially approved this spring by the Student Government Association and the Office of Student Engagement. "We are ecstatic to announce to the Penn College community that PCT Rugby Club is now official,” said Morgan E. Regan, club president. “The current …
Two Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty have co-authored a peer-reviewed article for the World History Bulletin, a publication of the World History Association. Craig A. Miller, professor of history/political science and department head of social sciences and humanities, and Jennifer R. Wahl, instructor of social sciences, have published “History from the ‘Other’ Side: Approaches to Learning and Teaching the Past From Neglected and Marginalized Voices” in the latest issue of the journal.
Faculty co-author article for World History Bulletin Published 05.02.2024 News Faculty & Staff Business, Arts & Sciences School of Business, Arts & Sciences News Home Page contents Two Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty have co-authored a peer-reviewed article for the World History Bulletin, a publication of the World History Association. Craig A. Miller, professor of history/political science and department head of social sciences and humanities, and Jennifer R. Wahl, instructor of social …
Several students in Penn College’s human services & restorative justice major provided volunteer support recently to the Union County Giving Closet. The Penn College team pitched in to bag clothing, toys, books and other items donated following the Common Threads Consignment Sale. The items will help the Union County Giving Closet support local families in need.
Human services students fold hope into community effort Published 05.02.2024 Photos provided News Human Services & Restorative Justice Students Volunteer Community Community Involvement Business, Arts & Sciences Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Penn College human services & restorative justice representatives join other volunteers to assist the Union County Giving Closet, a nonprofit organization that provides new or gently used clothing to children whose families are enrolled in the Union County Food …