Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Board of Directors today approved a $157.3 million budget for 2021-22, one that features no increase in tuition and fees for students and an increase of less than 1% in spending over 2020-21.
Board approves 2021-22 budget with no increase in tuition, fees Published 06.10.2021 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Board of Directors today approved a $157.3 million budget for 2021-22, one that features no increase in tuition and fees for students and an increase of less than 1% in spending over 2020-21. The budget includes a flat (no increase) state appropriation of $26.7 million, accounting for 17% of the total budget and 24% of the operating budget, which is $112.7 …

Penn College's proven prominence in helping companies improve their employees' skills through apprenticeship training is reflected in a new feature of the campus community's blog. Laying the groundwork for a planned series of insightful posts, author Christopher P.
Anchor's up! Apprentice'ship' blog sets sail Published 06.09.2021 News Faculty & Staff Workforce Development Skills Gap Apprenticeship Technology Home Page contents Penn College's proven prominence in helping companies improve their employees' skills through apprenticeship training is reflected in a new feature of the campus community's blog. Laying the groundwork for a planned series of insightful posts, author Christopher P. Ray – Workforce Development’s executive director for business development – …

(EDITOR'S NOTE: The performance was ultimately canceled.) State College native Eric Ian Farmer will travel to Williamsport to perform on the Community Arts Center stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 16.
CAC books regional musician for July 16 appearance Published 06.08.2021 News Events Home Page contents (EDITOR'S NOTE: The performance was ultimately canceled.) State College native Eric Ian Farmer will travel to Williamsport to perform on the Community Arts Center stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 16. The Penn State alumnus, raised in North Carolina and returning to his roots, has entertained audiences at Happy Valley’s Got Talent and Penn State’s Got Talent, both popular regional competitions, and recorded …

The June 2 appearance by a member of Penn College's faculty on WITF's interactive "Smart Talk" radio program has been added to the Harrisburg public broadcasting station's website. Christopher H.
Faculty member discusses electric cars in radio appearance Published 06.08.2021 News Automotive Faculty & Staff Engineering Technologies Home Page contents The June 2 appearance by a member of Penn College's faculty on WITF's interactive "Smart Talk" radio program has been added to the Harrisburg public broadcasting station's website . Christopher H. Van Stavoren, assistant professor of automotive technology, spoke with Scott LaMar during the second half of the episode (beginning at about the 26:30 mark) …

Pennsylvania College of Technology President Davie Jane Gilmour has made a substantial commitment to the college’s Legacy Campaign for Penn College fundraising effort. The donation will benefit several key scholarship initiatives for students.
President’s Legacy Campaign gift benefits student scholarships Published 06.07.2021 News Student News Scholarships President News Faculty & Staff Real World Ready Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology President Davie Jane Gilmour has made a substantial commitment to the college’s Legacy Campaign for Penn College fundraising effort. The donation will benefit several key scholarship initiatives for students. Gilmour, who recently announced plans to retire as president on June 30, 2022, is …

The First Quality Group of companies, a leader in personal health care products and a longtime corporate partner of Pennsylvania College of Technology, has donated a number of sought-after items to the campus food pantry. In coordination with the college’s Inclusion Task Force, First Quality contributed feminine hygiene products, diapers and wipes to The Cupboard’s inventory.
First Quality provides support for Penn College student-parents Published 06.04.2021 News Dining Services Corporate Relations Student News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents The First Quality Group of companies, a leader in personal health care products and a longtime corporate partner of Pennsylvania College of Technology, has donated a number of sought-after items to the campus food pantry. In coordination with the college’s Inclusion Task Force, First Quality contributed feminine hygiene products, …

Attentive attendees and artists at the first public event in the gallery since January 2020 Downing holds up a sample of work during the discussion. Patrons gather beyond Philadelphia artist Eleanor Levie’s “you woman tree” creation.
Gallery gatherings offer welcome return to interaction Published 06.03.2021 News Events The Gallery at Penn College Library Home Page contents Inspirations, themes and daily habits were topics of discussion at the first of two artists’ roundtable talks held Wednesday afternoon in The Gallery at Penn College as part of its “ Textiles in Translation ” exhibition on display through July 22. The collection features fiber-based artwork by 35 Pennsylvania regional members of Studio Art Quilt Associates. Joining …

Students join program staff and family members in a planting project at Trailing Pines Tree Farm in Muncy. Students Jennamarie E. Jones and Cassie J. Keister, both of Mifflinburg, prepare to plant a seedling with the help of a young friend. Sydney A. Bruno, of Williamsport, gets to know one of the creatures the tree farm aims to conserve.
Groundwork for growth Published 06.02.2021 News Nursing & Health Sciences Student News Physical Therapist Assistant Real World Ready Home Page contents Following the footsteps of their predecessors, members of the physical therapist assistant Class of 2022 recently visited Trailing Pines Tree Farm in Muncy, where they planted 150 seedlings as part of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership. The certified tree farm is owned by Paul Huffman, a 1987 graduate of Williamsport Area …

Twenty-seven Pennsylvania College of Technology students received Innovation Engineering Blue Belt certification following their successful completion of all modules within the Principles of Innovation course at the college. The course teaches the fundamentals of innovation, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving and stimuli for effective innovation.
Students earn Innovation Engineer Blue Belt credential Published 06.02.2021 News Architecture & Sustainable Design Welding & Metal Fabrication Student News Faculty & Staff Individualized Programs of Study Accounting & Business Administration Engineering & Industrial Design Technology Business & Hospitality Innovation & STEM Business, Arts & Sciences Engineering Technologies Home Page contents Twenty-seven Pennsylvania College of Technology students received Innovation Engineering Blue Belt certification …

A Pennsylvania College of Technology online video devised to inspire and give thanks during the COVID-19 pandemic has earned a 2021 Telly Award, the world’s largest honor for video and television content across all screens. The 42nd annual awards recognized the video “Penn College Wildcats give thanks for UPMC Field” with a Bronze Telly in the Non-Broadcast Motivational category.
Penn College video wins Telly Award Published 06.02.2021 News Corporate Relations Student News Athletics The Gallery at Penn College Home Page contents A Pennsylvania College of Technology online video devised to inspire and give thanks during the COVID-19 pandemic has earned a 2021 Telly Award, the world’s largest honor for video and television content across all screens. The 42nd annual awards recognized the video “Penn College Wildcats give thanks for UPMC Field” with a Bronze Telly in the Non-Broadcast …