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Several Penn College students showed their care for the local community by volunteering their time to support the Lycoming County SPCA's annual Paws Run. Sigma Pi fraternity, who has a tradition of helping with this event for the past several years, came out in full force with 20 brothers volunteering.

Accepted Student Day stirred excitement for incoming Wildcats and their parents. Held Sunday, the day was all about celebrating Fall 2025 accepted and committed students, helping them envision their lives at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

April showers and chilly temps didn't dampen the enthusiasm of Open House visitors or the Penn College family offering a warm welcome to the college's campuses on Sunday. The event was the second Open House for Spring 2025.

Pennsylvania College of Technology and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology have established an articulation agreement enabling graduates of the electrical technology and electro-mechanical technology associate degree majors at Thaddeus Stevens College to transfer credits seamlessly into the building automation engineering technology bachelor’s degree major at Penn College.

March winds and refreshing perspectives breezed through campus, welcoming an eager crowd of visitors to Pennsylvania College of Technology on Saturday. The first Open House of 2025 offered awe-inspiring explorations and potential pathways around every corner. Penn College hosted nearly 1,500 prospective students and guests across its three campuses.

Student leader Samir Pringle takes his turn with the Tomorrow Makers podcast, sharing his perspectives in the hopes of inspiring his peers. In “Kindness & Leadership,” the Penn College business administration student from Philadelphia discusses maximizing the campus experience and making a positive impact on others.

“Powering Pennsylvania” is the theme for the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show, and Pennsylvania College of Technology will be in attendance, sharing its empowering possibilities. Set for Jan. 4-11 at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, the largest indoor agricultural event in the country attracts hundreds of vendors and thousands of exhibitors showcasing their skills. The show welcomes farmers, families and food lovers. Admission is free.

On Sunday, the Penn College community welcomed prospective students and their families and friends to the final Open House of 2024. Sunny, seasonal weather greeted guests, as did a warm welcome from student tour guides and campus employees. Around 550 potential students were in attendance and over 1,600 total guests, according to Bryce W. Winder, coordinator of admissions events and communications, who added, "The weather was amazing, and our guests were even better."

Saturday delivered a stunningly gorgeous autumn day, and the Penn College campus was buzzing with excitement. An Open House, Athletics events and a Fall Fair took advantage of the warm, sunny weather.

Total enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Technology for Fall 2024 is 4,575 students – a 6.2% increase over Fall 2023 and a 7.9% increase over Fall 2022. New-student enrollment for Fall 2024 – which includes incoming undergraduate, graduate and nondegree students (new, transfer and re-enroll) is 1,744 – a 7.1% increase over a similarly strong incoming class in Fall 2023.