Pennsylvania College of Technology’s 2020 class of occupational therapy assistant graduates achieved a 100% pass rate on the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant exam. The exam is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Penn College program boasts 100% certification for Class of ’20 Published 04.16.2021 News Nursing & Health Sciences Alumni News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology’s 2020 class of occupational therapy assistant graduates achieved a 100% pass rate on the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant exam. The exam is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Fifty states, Guam, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., require NBCOT certification in order to be …

Eric Wilbur (in cap), traveled from Army ROTC's headquarters in Fort Knox, Ky., to engage his college audience. Sam H. Maxwell, a building construction technology from West Point, N.Y., gets a glimpse of Army life through an officer's "eyes." A towering inflatable mascot keeps vigil.
ROTC battalion hosts visit by mobile VR simulator Published 04.15.2021 News Student News Home Page contents Army ROTC's "Decide to Lead" trailer, a virtual reality simulator that provides a glimpse into the daily life of a junior officer, was stationed on main campus Thursday. Interested students were invited to tour the exhibit, which allowed them to don a VR headset and exercise critical-thinking skills as a platoon leader. Bald Eagle Battalion (comprising Penn College, Lock Haven and Mansfield …

The 2020-21 Student Leadership & Involvement Awards, held virtually by the Office of Student Engagement for the second year, were presented Wednesday evening to a deserving lineup of campus notables. “There have certainly been some challenging circumstances presented to all our student organizations and student leaders during the past year," said Trisha M.
Virtual ceremony honors 'adaptable, forward-thinking' campus leaders Published 04.15.2021 News Events Student News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents The 2020-21 Student Leadership & Involvement Awards, held virtually by the Office of Student Engagement for the second year, were presented Wednesday evening to a deserving lineup of campus notables. “There have certainly been some challenging circumstances presented to all our student organizations and student leaders during the past year," said Trisha M. …

Those who assume responsibility for cleaning up the commonwealth's roads under the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Adopt-a-Highway program – and more than 3,500 volunteers have signed on for stewardship of nearly 8,000 miles to date – generally have their commendable hands full tending to litter pickup alone.
A green, pristine calling card: 'Penn College was here' Published 04.14.2021 News Alumni News Faculty & Staff The Gallery at Penn College Home Page contents Those who assume responsibility for cleaning up the commonwealth's roads under the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Adopt-a-Highway program – and more than 3,500 volunteers have signed on for stewardship of nearly 8,000 miles to date – generally have their commendable hands full tending to litter pickup alone. Penn College General Services, …

Deven W. Carson chose to honor his favorite animal – the buffalo – and added a variety of accents including faux hair, copper and turquoise (and purposely chose to embellish only the right eye for added intrigue). A barn owl offered inspiration to Ryan D. Beck, a building automation engineering technology student from Port Matilda.
Gallery lobby hosts inspired menagerie of masks Published 04.14.2021 News Student News The Gallery at Penn College Graphic Design & Art Business, Arts & Sciences Home Page contents A variety of creative creatures has gathered in the lobby of The Gallery at Penn College – and the campus community is invited to view the inventive offerings. Crafted by students in two Spring 2021 classes of Wood Sculpture (ART142), 25 wood masks are on display. The masks are made from a block of pine wood and were carved by …

An Emergency Medical Technician course, beginning the week of Aug. 16 and running through early December, will be offered at three locations by Workforce Development at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
EMT course scheduled at three area sites for fall semester Published 04.14.2021 News Penn College at Wellsboro Workforce Development Home Page contents An Emergency Medical Technician course, beginning the week of Aug. 16 and running through early December, will be offered at three locations by Workforce Development at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The course meets the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards and Instructional Guidelines and is intended to prepare students for …

A Pennsylvania College of Technology student organization’s video about a viable do-it-yourself alternative to traditional concrete – with humor among its key ingredients – was a Top 20 finisher in a recent competition sponsored by an industry trade group.
ConCreate Design Club’s video draws national notice Published 04.13.2021 News Building Construction Alumni News Student News Faculty & Staff Civil Engineering Business, Arts & Sciences Engineering Technologies Home Page contents A Pennsylvania College of Technology student organization’s video about a viable do-it-yourself alternative to traditional concrete – with humor among its key ingredients – was a Top 20 finisher in a recent competition sponsored by an industry trade group. Three members of the …

Jeanne M. Kerschner, director of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s occupational therapy assistant program, was appointed to the Roster of Accreditation Evaluators of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
Program director named accreditation evaluator Published 04.13.2021 News Nursing & Health Sciences Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Jeanne M. Kerschner, director of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s occupational therapy assistant program, was appointed to the Roster of Accreditation Evaluators of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Accreditation evaluators evaluate the compliance of more than 500 occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs …

The Community Arts Center is accepting video auditions through May 1 for its 2021 Student Summer Stock production of "The SpongeBob Musical." Directed by Lycoming College theater professor C. Austin Hill (who also directed the 2019 summer production of "Newsies"), the show will be presented on the CAC stage from July 29-Aug. 1.
'Arrrrrrrre ya ready, kids?!?' Published 04.13.2021 News Events Home Page contents The Community Arts Center is accepting video auditions through May 1 for its 2021 Student Summer Stock production of "The SpongeBob Musical." Directed by Lycoming College theater professor C. Austin Hill (who also directed the 2019 summer production of "Newsies"), the show will be presented on the CAC stage from July 29-Aug. 1. The audition process, which follows guidelines detailed on the Arts Center website, is open to …

Pennsylvania College of Technology will expose high schoolers to the marvels of manufacturing and the sector’s rewarding career possibilities, thanks to a grant-supported initiative. From July 18-22, the college will host the Thingamajig Fabricators Pre-College Program for students entering grades 9-12.
Penn College offering summer manufacturing experience Published 04.12.2021 News Engineering & Industrial Design Technology Welding & Metal Fabrication Automated Manufacturing & Machining Engineering Technologies Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology will expose high schoolers to the marvels of manufacturing and the sector’s rewarding career possibilities, thanks to a grant-supported initiative. From July 18-22, the college will host the Thingamajig Fabricators Pre-College Program for …