Student News Articles

The first time Stone Skinkle-Howard set foot on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s campus, the Texan didn’t think to bring a coat. The unforgiving temperatures on that brisk March day in 2014 made him regret the oversight but not the visit. The prospective welding student quickly discovered that the college met his high expectations.

James C. Synol, a building automation technology major from Bloomingdale, N.J., sends wood chips flying. Students talk with club members. Anthony A. Hampton, of Clearfield, a forest technology student, preps a log for chopping. Cooperatively wielding a saw are Synol (left) and forest technology classmate Taylor C. Moyer, of Boyertown. Gathered for a team photo are (from left) Moyer; Harley R.

Cusatis (left) and Sevrin at the York Barbell Club ... ... and, in reverse order, hold their well-earned trophies. Two members of Penn College's Power Lifting Club team turned in record performances during this month's state championships at the York Barbell Club. Aubin I. “A.J.” Sevrin, a welding and fabrication engineering technology major from Lehighton, and Aaron B.

Part of the Penn College contingent (from left): Souliere, Harrison, DeBarros, Wilson, Bower and Parko report for duty ... ... in the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank warehouse. Eight off-campus and commuter students and their adviser volunteered at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank as part of a service project organized by Commuter Assistant Max C. Bower earlier this month.

Christopher S. Kasler has been keeping busy balancing a full-time job as the general manager of Moe’s Southwest Grill in Williamsport while working to complete his culinary arts and systems degree at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The Kendall Park, New Jersey, native says he splits his time evenly, but school comes first. “My work schedule revolves around my class schedule,” Kasler explains.

A student checks the impression she made of a student-athlete’s upper teeth and palate, which she’ll use to create a plaster mold. Student Melissa K. Stabley, of Williamsport, watches as Erica L. Houck, of Wrightsville, separates a plaster mold from its impression. A mouthguard will be formed around the plaster mold.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Construction & Design Technologies is celebrating Women in Construction Week, with multiple activities planned to highlight the women enrolled in construction-related majors at Penn College.

A good-natured Marc E. Bridgens takes a pie from Ian E. Gardepe, an engineering CAD technology student from Hawley ... ... and a second helping from Stephanie C. Myers, a culinary arts and system major from Catawissa. Two students from Penn College Benefiting THON fired the final shots of the "Penny Wars" on Thursday, launching pies at Marc E.

The College Store will discontinue its Wildcat Rewards Loyalty Program effective May 31.  The store will offer more storewide promotions and other sales so that more students have the opportunity to save money on purchases. “The program has been popular with some students, but most students never trade in their points for College Store gift cards," said Matt Branca, director of The College Store.

A sweet hat for a serious craftsman. Hosts and judges are joined by postsecondary students ... ... and competitors from regional high schools. Vying to be among the day's top welders The annual American Welding Society Section 105 welding contest, a competition for both high school and postsecondary students, was held last week in Penn College's Avco Metal Trades Center.