The National Science Foundation has recognized Pennsylvania College of Technology’s commitment to the plastics/polymer workforce by awarding a $594,574 Advanced Technological Education grant. The Practical Polymers for Students and Industry grant (award No. 2400810) will facilitate the redesign of the college’s polymer technology curriculum and support enhanced recruitment activities aimed at high school students, secondary teachers and incumbent workers.
Penn College receives federal grant to aid polymer workforce Published 06.20.2024 News Polymer Engineering Engineering Technologies Students Faculty & Staff PIRC Workforce Development Home Page contents The National Science Foundation has recognized Pennsylvania College of Technology’s commitment to the plastics/polymer workforce by awarding a $594,574 Advanced Technological Education grant. The Practical Polymers for Students and Industry grant (award No. 2400810) will facilitate the redesign of the …
The Community Arts Center is pleased to announce it is the recipient of $20,000 from C&N, a leading community-oriented financial services institution, through the Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit program. The contribution will be used to support the arts center's Educational Series programming.
Community Arts Center awarded EITC funds from C&N Published 06.19.2024 News Community Arts Center Community Involvement Home Page contents The Community Arts Center is pleased to announce it is the recipient of $20,000 from C&N, a leading community-oriented financial services institution, through the Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit program. The contribution will be used to support the arts center's Educational Series programming within the approved Educational Improvement Tax Credit Programs. …
The first in a series of hands-on workshops being offered this summer and fall by the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology proved highly beneficial for 26 participants from 11 companies based in five states. Led by prominent plastics experts, the three-day Extrusion Seminar & Hands-on Workshop provided attendees with a comprehensive overview of extruders and extrusion principles.
Extrusion training boosts industry knowledge, skills Published 06.19.2024 News Polymer Engineering Workforce Development PIRC Industry Connections Faculty & Staff Home Page contents During the recent Extrusion Seminar & Hands-on Workshop hosted by the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology, industry professionals work with a Leistritz twin screw extruder in an extrusion lab. The three-day training attracted 26 participants from 11 companies based in five states. The …
The summer heat is on and so are Penn College's New Student Orientations. The first of eight sessions was held Tuesday, welcoming incoming Wildcats to campus prior to the start of the Fall 2024 semester. All new Penn College students, including transfer students and adult learners, are required to participate in an Orientation.
Campus scene heats up with first New Student Orientation Published 06.19.2024 Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor News Campus Events Student Engagement New Student Orientation New Students Students Home Page contents Orientation Leader Chakai A. Stanton guides guests on a tour Tuesday. Seven more New Student Orientations are available this summer for incoming Wildcats who are starting their Penn College experience in Fall 2024. The summer heat is on and so are Penn College's New Student …
Penn College hosted some of the best young welders in the nation last week. The college’s 55,000-square-foot welding facility served as the home for two national competitions, conducted by Project MFG, a skilled-trades advocacy group. A mix of high school and trade school students from throughout the country competed in the National Welding League Championship and the Maritime National Championship, both offering prizes that included $10,000 for first place.
National welding talent pool in spotlight in college labs Published 06.17.2024 Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor News Welding & Metal Fabrication Engineering Technologies Industry Partnerships Industry Connections Industry Relations Faculty & Staff Home Page contents One of 18 finalists in the National Welding League Championship shapes a model space shuttle in Penn College's welding lab. Pennsylvania College of Technology hosted some of the best young welders in the nation last week. …
A community celebration honoring Flag Day brought many to Penn College's campus Friday evening. Formally known as the Anthony DiSalvo Flags Across America tribute, the ceremony began at the base of the large American flag at the college's entrance, but due to unsettled weather, the gathering moved to the Field House. The shift did not dim enthusiasm, as participants eagerly engaged in the annual honoring of "Old Glory."
Community gathers at college to honor 'Old Glory' Published 06.17.2024 Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor News Campus Events Community Community Involvement Home Page contents A community celebration honoring Flag Day brought many to Penn College's campus Friday evening. Formally known as the Anthony DiSalvo Flags Across America tribute, the ceremony began at the base of the large American flag at the college's entrance, but due to unsettled weather, the gathering moved to the Field …
Pennsylvania College of Technology has appointed Kate Hummel as senior director of campus life and the residential experience. She began her duties on June 10. “Kate’s experience and expertise is second-to-none in the field of student affairs; her arrival will enable us to move student life forward in innovative and exciting ways,” said Jennifer McLean, dean of students.
Senior director of campus life, residential experience named Published 06.14.2024 News Announcements Residence Life Faculty & Staff Student Life Students Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology has appointed Kate Hummel as senior director of campus life and the residential experience. She began her duties on June 10. Hummel, who has extensive administrative, teaching and advising experience, comes to Penn College from Lycoming College, where she was associate dean of students. She was …
Montoursville Area High School student Mason Morrow won first place – and the grand prize of a $10,000 scholarship to Pennsylvania College of Technology – in the 2023-24 Dream-Learn-Pitch competition. Dream-Learn-Pitch, administered by nonprofit Brighter Financial Futures/Pennsylvania Council on Financial Literacy, provides high school and middle school students with an opportunity to innovate and gain exposure to the world of entrepreneurship and small business.
Montoursville student wins Dream-Learn-Pitch grand prize Published 06.14.2024 News Accounting & Business Administration School of Business, Arts & Sciences News External Scholarships Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Montoursville Area High School student Mason Morrow won first place – and the grand prize of a $10,000 scholarship to Pennsylvania College of Technology – in the 2023-24 Dream-Learn-Pitch competition. Dream-Learn-Pitch, administered by nonprofit Brighter Financial Futures/Pennsylvania Council …
Pennsylvania College of Technology teams had multiple highlights during their 10th season as members of the United East Conference and seventh season as full-fledged members of the NCAA. The Wildcats are on the map! "The 2023-24 year is hands-down the most successful year in school history in the NCAA era," Scott Kennell, director of athletics, said.
Paws up, hands down: Wildcats celebrate remarkable season Published 06.14.2024 News Athletics Wildcat Athletics Students Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology teams had multiple highlights during their 10th season as members of the United East Conference and seventh season as full-fledged members of the NCAA. The Wildcats are on the map! Included were: Golf — United East Champion, UE Golfer of the Year, UE Coach of the Year, two UE all-conference first team, three UE …
Throughout the week, Penn College has hosted welding championships conducted by Project MFG, a skilled trades advocacy group. On Thursday, WNEP-TV’s Mackenzie Aucker covered the second of two competitions: the National Welding League Championship, featuring the top 18 high school and trade school welders from throughout the country. Her story includes an interview with Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies.
WNEP-TV highlights welding championship at Penn College Published 06.14.2024 Photos by Tom Speicher, writer/video producer News Welding & Metal Fabrication Engineering Technologies Faculty & Staff Home Page contents WNEP-TV’s Mackenzie Auker visits Penn College's welding lab and gets close to the National Welding League Championship action as she captures a competitor in the final stages of the project. The 18 students had to assemble and weld a model Space Shuttle. Throughout the week, Penn College has …