In the latest episode of the Tomorrow Makers podcast, Carl Bower Jr., assistant professor of horticulture, discusses his journey to Penn College and what drew him to the dynamic field he loves so much. For those considering a career in landscaping or plant production, or those who simply enjoy gardening at home, give a listen to this engaging conversation.
Representatives from Coterra Energy, Pennsylvania College of Technology and elected officials from the region gathered on Jan. 24 for the presentation of a $1.4 million check in conjunction with the company’s Neighborhood Assistance Program donation to the college. The funds will pay for renovation and expansion of labs and instructional spaces in the college’s electrical and architecture & sustainable design programs, as well as generate Camp Freedom scholarships for veterans and first responders.
As temperatures dipped into a more seasonal Pennsylvania January, the fluffy snugglefest known as "Hot Dog, You're Back!" – held this month in the Field House – provided all the warmth you'd expect from affable employees and their adorable canine companions.
A three-year $625,861 grant from the National Science Foundation aims to streamline the pathway to a Pennsylvania College of Technology education for diesel students enrolled at career and technical education centers.
Aidan J. Turner, a 2021 graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology's industrial design major, returned to his roots recently and witnessed students reaping the benefits of his past generosity.
Black and white photographs by 13 students offer inspiration to onlookers along a second floor wall of The Madigan Library.
Penn College's participation in "Dream Week," the annual communitywide celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., included a poverty simulation – a role-playing exercise centered around households where those aspirations are deferred.
Penn College aviation students attended an open house on Dec. 14 at Johnson & Johnson's corporate aviation department in Trenton, New Jersey. The event was conducted by Dean B. Hindes and Jacob A. Tinsman, both 2017 alumni of the college's aviation technology major. Adjunct faculty William F. Stepp III and William F. Stepp IV also attended the open house, at which students learned about business aviation and toured the company's hangar and Gulfstream 650 aircraft.
While friendly faculty and staff welcomed visitors to the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show through varied activities at the Penn College booth in the Giant Expo Hall, students and chefs from the School of Business, Arts & Sciences joined celebrities and alumni alike on the always-busy Pennsylvania Preferred Culinary Connection stage.
With winter weather possible at any moment, as evidenced by Tuesday's lingering storm and Friday's inhospitable forecast, students and faculty/staff are reminded to sign up for the PCT Alerts messaging system. It's also a great idea to keep your cellphone charged and your gloves and boots handy, and to get (re)acquainted with the college's guidelines for emergency closings, delays and early dismissals.
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