Despite being squarely in the theatrical spotlight during his inauguration as the newest leader of Pennsylvania College of Technology, Michael J. Reed was quick to divert that attention and look far beyond his own monumental day. "The next chapter in our institution’s rich history is not about its president," he said, "it remains steadfastly focused on students, mission and team.
Bachelor’s degree nursing students are ready to hit the road. The group, enrolled in the course Global Healthcare Explorations, plans to depart campus late Friday evening for a journey to the village of Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala. Once there, they will join the Glen Falls (New York) Medical Mission team to set up and run a weeklong medical clinic in the medically underserved region.
Learning that "impairment begins with the first drink," making DUI crashes entirely preventable, participants pledged to observe traffic-safety precautions. Safely simulating the dangers of impaired judgment and faculties, whether behind the wheel ... ... or on foot.
Naming of the Allan Myers Field Site within Pennsylvania College of Technology’s designated area for heavy equipment and diesel instruction – a 125-acre “sandbox” where students can learn and safely practice the hands-on skills necessary for workplace proficiency – amplifies the company’s 30-year record of encouraging students and hiring graduates.
Two of the three finalists for "Intern of the Year" at this month's seventh annual Young Professionals Awards ceremony at Lackawanna County's PNC Field – including the ultimate winner – are Pennsylvania College of Technology students. Chosen for the honor was Scott Stout, of Nanticoke, an associate engineer at The AZEK Co., a Chicago-based business with locations in Scranton.
Since ancient times, geometric perfection has been thought to convey sacred and secular truths by reflecting the fractal interconnections of the natural world. The artists in “Geometric Aljamía: A Cultural Transliteration” explore geometry as a fundamental aspect of art and as a way to communicate universal ideas across cultures. The mixed-media exhibition is on display Oct. 25 through Dec.
Troup (far left, back row) and his students don anti-static coats for their tour of the Spartronics facility west of campus. Spotlighting Penn College's provision of students' real-world experiences through collaboration with local companies, Howard W. Troup's Fixture Design & Fabrication (MTT 222) class traveled to Spartronics on Oct. 12.
Pennsylvania College of Technology manufacturing students will benefit from a Corporate Tomorrow Maker’s latest donation. TRAK Machine Tools, a subsidiary of Southwestern Industries Inc. and the market leader in computer-numerical-control technology for small-lot machining, is equipping the college with a TRAK TMC5 mill and a TRAK 1630RX lathe.
There are perks to sharing your home-away-from-home with Little League® Baseball. Ask the Penn College student-athletes who served as the official tarp crew for the 2022 MLB Little League Classic game. For five years and counting, Wildcats were at the ready to cover the field in case of inclement weather.
A new organization at Pennsylvania College of Technology, which aims to inspire the next generation of women leaders and innovators, is looking to add to its network of mentors and mentees. Late summer saw the formation of ELEVATE: Empowering Women Through Mentorship, which allows students to build relationships with mentors who are passionate about uplifting and supporting women across campus.
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