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With the signing of House Bill 1461 on Thursday by Gov. Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s state appropriation for 2023-24 increases by $3.23 million (12.1%) to $29.97 million. Lawmakers approved the legislation on Wednesday.

A leading polymer engineering software provider has renewed its support of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its students. Plastic Flow LLC recently provided its updated software package to the college at a substantial discount, valued at $323,725. The design software allows for three-dimensional simulation of the flow in extrusion dies.

Readers of Penn College News met her son earlier this week, but that was only half of the story. Because behind so many successful Wildcats are their supportive parents, and Stephanie Hajicek is no exception. Sending her son, Colten, to college across the country from their family's Washington home wasn't easy. But she had peace of mind knowing Penn College was the perfect fit. College Relations' "Give Thanks, Paw It Forward" effort ends with a proud mom who doesn't skimp on her elegant and effusive praise.

Penn College Police Chief David C. Pletz successfully headlined Wednesday night's Town Hall meeting, co-sponsored by the Student Government Association and the Office of Student Engagement. About 30 students attended the Penn's Inn session, which was related to safety in a variety of situations – on- and off-campus.

Jennifer R. Wahl, instructor of social sciences at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been named to the YWCA Northcentral PA Board of Directors. “The YWCA is honored to be governed by a board comprised of unique perspectives, adding a wealth of experience to our organization,” said Brittany Fischer, YWCA Northcentral PA’s communications and development director.

This week's Wildcat Wednesday instilled Penn College Pride, then used that spirit to promote Thursday's campus visit by the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers.

A memorial service is scheduled for Roger E. Davis, 82, a former member of the mathematics faculty at Pennsylvania College of Technology and its Williamsport Area Community College predecessor, who died Tuesday, Nov. 14, at his Trout Run home. Davis was a full-time faculty member from June 1966 until his May 2003 retirement as an associate professor; he returned to Penn College as a part-time faculty member from August 2003 to July 2012.

Around 130 dual enrollment students visited campus on Thursday to get a taste of the hands-on labs where their Pennsylvania College of Technology student counterparts take coursework. Penn College Dual Enrollment offers college classes to high school students. The classes are taught at their own schools by their own teachers during the regular school day, earning participants free college credits for the courses.

Every now and then, we all need someone in our corner to remind us of our value. When Lizeth V. Reyes-Becerra has those moments, her thoughts turn to those who have tangibly shown their confidence in her tomorrow-making abilities. Reyes-Becerra, of Erie, earned an associate degree in May 2022 in building construction technology and is pursuing a bachelor's in residential construction technology & management.

The Engineering & Industrial Design Department recently held its annual SolidWorks Pumpkin Carving Contest, a fall favorite in which first-year students "carve" virtual jack-o'-lanterns with computer software and unbridled imagination. Three winners were selected in each of two sections of Technical Drawing I taught by Katherine A. Walker and Craig A. Miller, assistant professors of engineering design technology.