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Nine Pennsylvania College of Technology plastics students recently enhanced their education at the Society of Plastics Engineers 31st Annual Blow Molding Conference in Pittsburgh.

Stephanie M. Puckly The latest post by the CEO and founder of Smart College Visit features Stephanie M. Puckly, who has found a "perfect fit" in Penn College's welding and fabrication engineering technology major.

A new study projects an excellent job market nationwide for college graduates in 2015-16. If Pennsylvania College of Technology’s recent Career Fair is any indication, that study is correct. More than 190 employers offering 2,400-plus job and internship opportunities recruited students from all six of the college’s academic schools during the Fall Career Fair at the main campus.

The rain ceased and the smiles poured forth Sunday as the campus community flung wide its doors to potential students, their families and friends at Fall Open House. A pleasant autumn day on a beautiful campus provided the backdrop for an in-depth look at academic programs, student life and facilities.

Two Pennsylvania College of Technology students were recently awarded scholarships from industry partners. Andrew T. Kappelmeier, of Landenberg, and Bryce T. Crowley, of Smethport, both enrolled in the two-year heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology major, are among the 2015 recipients of the Clifford H. “Ted” Rees Jr. Scholarship.

Kayla A. Gross, an applied management student from Danville, talks with 2011 business administration: banking and finance alumna Amy (Dibble) Chervinsky. Business students chat in the SASC lobby. Chris Frantz, ’05, business management, talks to an attentive audience that filled the SASC presentation room. A student asks alumni for their book recommendations.

President Davie Jane Gilmour is joined at the NACA conference by student attendees Brittany R. Terpstra, Wildcat Events Board president, and Kashiki E. Harrison, the organization's co-events coordinator. Penn College's president spoke Friday morning at the National Association for Campus Activities' Mid-Atlantic Conference underway in Buffalo, New York.

With support from the National Science Foundation, the number of Tech Scholars at Pennsylvania College of Technology continues to grow. Eight new students in STEM majors have been awarded scholarships of up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of four years.

"Stay safe, drive smart!" were among the bywords for Penn College's observance of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (Oct. 19-25). Held by College Health Services in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and members of the Driver Safety Task Force, the program highlighted the dangers posed by compromised motorists.

Thomas A. D'Arcy, of Mechanicsburg, enrolled in engineering design technology, explores career options with Alyssa Rogers, a Larson Design Group recruiting coordinator. Joshua T. Alderfer, who majored in heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis from 2012-14, helped staff the B. Blair Corp. booth. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.'s Jared Hoover (right) talks with Daniel H.