Penn College’s Jumper receives CMAA Foundation Scholarship

Pennsylvania College of Technology student Noah H. Jumper, of Shippensburg, was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Construction Management Association of America Foundation.

Jumper is one of two recipients of the 2024 CMAA Foundation Scholarship. His selection was announced at the association’s annual conference, CMAA24, held Oct. 27-29 in San Francisco.

Jumper is a senior in the college’s construction management major and a student assistant for the program. He is also vice president of the college’s Construction Management Association, through which he has taken an active role in organizing and coordinating the club’s community service projects, company-sponsored events, guest speakers and field trips.

The scholarship review panel recognized Jumper’s involvement in the group (which won Student Chapter of the Year honors at the 2024 Associated Builders and Contractors Convention in March).

“The review panel noted your dedication to not only your education, but your desire to improve and give back to your community using your unique background,” wrote Andrea S. Rutledge, president of the CMAA Foundation, in notifying Jumper of his scholarship award.

In addition, the dean’s list student has competed, as a member of the Penn College Construction Management Association team, in the Associated Schools of Construction Region One Construction Management competition since his sophomore year, placing well each year. For the past two years, he has been a member of the Penn College team in the Associated Builders and Contractors National Construction Management competition. In 2024, the team placed third among 26 colleges and universities in both estimating and project management at the national event.

Jumper began his collegiate career with an “undecided” major at another university, but he knew he wanted to pursue a construction-related field.

“My favorite thing about the construction industry is the satisfaction of giving back to the community,” Jumper said. “After learning more about construction management, I realized it was the path for me. Penn College’s construction management program stood out to me due to the interaction with industry professionals and job placement rate.”

Because of his decision to transfer to Penn College, Jumper is eyeing his future in a field he says “constantly challenges and inspires” him.

“The Penn College construction management program has prepared me for a successful career in the construction industry,” Jumper said. “With the materials and methods given in the classroom and hands-on experience during my internships, this program has given me endless opportunities to get involved and expand my network, give back to the community, compete in competitions, get internship/job offers, etc. These opportunities have allowed me to accept a full-time offer going into my senior year in the program.”

Also featured during the CMAA24 conference was Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies at the college, who co-presented a well-attended workshop seeking to help construction management professionals overcome workforce shortages and retain employees.

Penn College offers a bachelor’s degree in construction management. To learn more, call 570-327-4520.

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