Meet the makers

We're more than just a crowd of determined faces. Sure, we look the part. But we live it too. Across essential industries from healthcare and IT to plastics and welding, students, faculty, and alumni are changing the course of tomorrow.

15 makers match your filters.

Student

Julie Anthony

Nursing

After just one semester at her previous school, she realized that everything she needed and more was right in her backyard.

Faculty

Tina Marie Kline

Nursing

She's always looking for inventive and interactive ways to engage students in hands-on learning.

Student

Maci Ilgen

Nursing

A hands-on nursing program, NCAA Division III basketball, supportive faculty, and a life-changing global experience course. Maci found it all at Penn College. She’s finishing her senior year, soaking up every experience imaginable, and looking forward to starting her career at the Hershey Medical Center.

Faculty

Sherry Hyland

Nursing

After experiencing first-hand the compassionate care that nurses provide, Sherry pursued her associate’s in nursing. But that was only the beginning of her fulfilling career.

Student

Bryn Vargo

Nursing

She always dreamed of international travel. Thanks to her global experience course to the Dominican Republic, Bryn had an opportunity to immerse herself in a new culture and assist and empower a family in need to build a new home equipped with safe drinking water. 

Student

Alexis Troup

Nursing

She came to Penn College to pursue a career in nursing and to play basketball. Alexis found what she was looking for plus so much more. Forever grateful for the connections she's forged with teammates, coaches, classmates, and instructors, Alexis considers Penn College her home away from home.

Faculty

Joni Pyle

Nursing

She brings extensive experience and a level of passion that’s second to none.

Student

Miranda Mohammad

Nursing

After seeing the shortcomings of healthcare in Pakistan, Miranda decided a career in nursing was the route for her.

Student

Morgan Lucas

Nursing

Thanks to her Penn College Dual Enrollment experience, Morgan gained the confidence to hit the ground running.

Alumni

Stephanie Suzadail

Nursing

This nursing graduate overcame all odds and now works aboard Geisinger Life Flight.

Student

Jesse Laird V

Nursing

This ROTC cadet and nursing student is grateful for the skills and discipline he learned along the way and can’t wait to dive into a lifetime of opportunities post-graduation.

Student

Alicia Freed

Nursing

She's looking forward to sharing her love of pediatrics with the next generation of nurses.

Student

Madison Herriman

Nursing

As a nursing student and an outfielder for the Wildcat softball team, Madison is taking in the full college experience. From the passionate instructors leading lab to the remarkable players and coaches by her side, she is completely inspired and unconditionally supported by an all-star team. 

Student

Brooke Minium

Nursing

On her way to earning a third degree from Penn College, Brooke stands by the value of hands-on learning in close-knit class sizes.