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.

17 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.

Student

Kaylena Harrell

Graphic Design & Art

She traded large lecture halls for the close-knit community at Penn College.

Student

Krystle Richardson

Human Services & Restorative Justice

She found countless opportunities to challenge herself, quench her passion for serving others, and grow with each new semester. Above all, Krystle discovered a home and a community at Penn College.

Student

Haley Kalvin-Gold

Architecture & Sustainable Design

Her family history, interest in art and math, hands-on education, and passion for sustainability made her what she is today—a forward-thinking creator destined to transform tomorrow.

Student

Cheon Steele

Aviation

He’s pursuing his bachelor’s in Aviation Maintenance Technology at Penn College—the next step in his plan to become a pilot. “I figured I should learn how to fix a plane if I'm going to be flying it,” he says.

Student

Caleb Line

Engineering & Industrial Design Technology

As an industrial design student, Caleb is comfortably at home in the Dr. Welch Workshop. Helping the college community execute their widespread creations, he’s assisted students and staff make everything from an electric guitar to a replica of Thor’s hammer. Meet Caleb and learn how he’s supporting makers at Penn College.

Alumni

Stevie Petrison

Accounting & Business Administration

Sometimes the path to success takes twists and turns. But sometimes it's totally worth it.

Alumni

Clinton Cullison

Accounting & Business Administration

He's using his marketing skills to advocate for legislative change.

Student

Jason Wollermann

Collision Repair & Restoration

Building, rebuilding, restoring, and repairing, have always been his calling. Jason grew up shining the flashlight while his dad repaired cars. Today, he’s the one doing the troubleshooting—savoring the process of breathing new life into vintage vehicles. Now on his way to earning a second degree from Penn College, Jason looks forward to opening his own shop and putting his mechanical skills to work.

Student

Jeff Martin, Jr.

Automated Manufacturing & Machining

Building and creating is part of his identity. Despite completing three years at a large university, Jeff knew it was time for a change.

Alumni

George Logue III

Baking & Culinary

Alumni

Cory Karges

Engineering & Industrial Design Technology

This alum’s work points way for millions at iconic resorts.

Student

Jalen Seyler

Radiography

Hands-on experience is preparing Jalen for a career in radiography.

Student

Dillon DeWitt

Automotive

When he wasn't getting the true hands-on design experience he hoped for at his previous school, Dylan knew it was time for a change.

Student

Tiana Rawls-White

Baking & Culinary
Accounting & Business Administration

Her transfer to Penn College and the support she found when she got here fueled her future.

Alumni

Bridget Callahan

Baking & Culinary

After her initial college experience left her feeling uninspired, Bridget stopped to think about what she really liked to do. And that's when her love of cooking led her to discover Penn College.

Student

Mark Bierly

Automotive

After one semester at his previous school, he said ‘good-bye’ to large lecture halls and ‘hello’ to hands-on learning.