Four Pennsylvania College of Technology students have been awarded scholarships totaling $4,500 from the Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association Foundation. The 2024-25 PLNA Foundation Scholarship recipients are: Morgan R. Max, a forest technology student from Pipersville, and three landscape/plant production technology students: Jahrell M. Harper, of Bloomsburg; Jake A. Seasock, of Lancaster; and Saudiah Wells, of Williamsport.
On the second day of "Give Thanks, Paw It Forward," the gratitude campaign highlighting Penn College students' appreciation for the support they've received during their academic journeys, Lauren D. Peck's inspiring story takes flight. A member of the Air National Guard, this aviation maintenance technology student from South Williamsport is eager to discuss the transformative impact of giving.
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.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology freshman is one of five students nationwide to receive a BASF Techs for Tomorrow scholarship. Jocelyn N. Pandolfo, of Clark, New Jersey, earned a $2,500 scholarship awarded by BASF and the Techforce Foundation. Pandolfo is seeking an associate degree in collision repair technology.
An educational and service organization dedicated to promoting the engineering field to women has honored a Pennsylvania College of Technology freshman with a scholarship. Emmalee J. Preston, of Millerton, received the $2,500 Margaret R. Brewster Scholarship from the Society of Women Engineers. Preston is seeking a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology.
Johnson Controls is providing Pennsylvania College of Technology with a $100,000 grant for the second consecutive year to support students seeking in-demand careers. The grant is part of Johnson Controls’ Community College Partnership Program, a nationwide initiative that aims to provide $15 million by the end of 2026 to help students from historically underrepresented groups prepare for careers related to sustainable building practices.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology freshman welding student has received two scholarships from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut. Josiah A. Hinojos, of Groton, Connecticut, received the Skip Thavenet and John Boyle Memorial scholarships. He is seeking a bachelor’s degree in in welding & fabrication engineering technology.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology welding student is one of four individuals in North America to receive a scholarship from the world’s largest small-quantity metal supplier. Metal Supermarkets recently awarded a $2,500 scholarship to Alaina S. Myers, of Hanover. A Dean’s List student, Myers is seeking a bachelor’s degree in welding & fabrication engineering technology.
Phi Theta Kappa has named a Pennsylvania College of Technology student as a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Leo W. Cooke, of Easton, is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa members to receive the honor and the accompanying $1,000 scholarship. Cooke is seeking an associate degree in automated manufacturing technology.
The August 2024 issue of Avionics News features an article on Pennsylvania College of Technology alumna and Air Force veteran Alicia “Marti” Martinez. Titled “Taking an Active Role in Learning,” the profile was written by retired aviation faculty member Thomas D. Inman and showcases Martinez’s enthusiasm for her academics and extracurricular activities.
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