After a four-season All-American drought, coach Dustin Bartron’s Pennsylvania College of Technology archery team appears poised to regain the form that produced 88 All-Americans over the previous 22 years. “I believe we will be very competitive this season,” Bartron said as his squad prepared for its opener this weekend at the 55th USA Archery Indoor National Championships in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Penn College spotlight on archery Published 02.22.2024 News Athletics Wildcat Athletics Students Home Page contents After a four-season All-American drought, coach Dustin Bartron’s Pennsylvania College of Technology archery team appears poised to regain the form that produced 88 All-Americans over the previous 22 years. “I believe we will be very competitive this season. The chemistry and work ethic of these archers are among their strong attributes that will show success this year,” Bartron said as his …
Pennsylvania College of Technology's emergency management & homeland security major and its outreach to assist people with disabilities and emergency responders in Lycoming County was featured in a report on WNEP-TV Wednesday evening.
WNEP-TV features emergency management initiative Published 02.21.2024 News Emergency Management & Homeland Security Business, Arts & Sciences Events Students Community Community Involvement Community Connections Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology's emergency management & homeland security major and its outreach to assist people with disabilities and emergency responders in Lycoming County was featured in a report on WNEP-TV Wednesday evening. WNEP-TV's Mackenzie Aucker …
Wildcat Gavin Barrett was named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Player of the Week for the period ending February 18. The junior guard from Roselle, New Jersey, also was named United East Conference Volt Player of the Week.
Barrett tabbed USBWA National Player of the Week Published 02.21.2024 News Students Athletics Wildcat Athletics Home Page contents Wildcat Gavin Barrett was named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Player of the Week for the period ending February 18. The junior guard from Roselle, New Jersey, also was named United East Conference Volt Player of the Week. Penn College men's basketball's Gavin Barrett was named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Player …
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission held its Commissioner District Five Legislative Briefing on Pennsylvania College of Technology's campus Wednesday. Joining Timothy D. Schaeffer, executive director of the PFBC, was Penn College President Michael J. Reed; state Rep. Joe Hamm, R-84th; and state Rep. Michael A. Stender Jr., R-108th.
Fish & Boat Commission holds legislative briefing on campus Published 02.21.2024 Photos by Cindy D. Meixel, writer/editor-Penn College News News Community Community Connections Engineering Technologies Home Page contents Attending the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission legislative briefing, held at Pennsylvania College of Technology Wednesday, are (from left): Penn College President Michael J. Reed; Timothy D. Schaeffer, PFBC executive director; Rep. Joe Hamm, R-84th; and Rep. Michael A. Stender Jr., …
Pennsylvania College of Technology students who are set to compete at the International Builders Show this month were hosted recently by the West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association, which presented the students with a check for $3,500 to offset the cost of their competition and travel expenses. The students are members of the Penn College Construction Association. Each year, the association sends students to the show, where they compete in the National Association of Home Builders Student Competition.
Local builders association supports students’ upcoming travel Published 02.21.2024 News Building Construction Construction & Architecture Architecture & Sustainable Design Engineering Technologies Students Faculty & Staff Community Connections Community Corporate Partnerships Donors Home Page contents The Penn College Construction Association accepts a gift from the West Branch Susquehanna Builders Association. The donation will support a trip by the group to Las Vegas to participate in the National …
Even when they don't have class, members of Penn College’s Baja SAE team are still studious, working on elements of their off-road vehicle. Splitting their time between designing and machining, the team prepares for the mid-May international competition at Penn College's Heavy Construction and Equipment Operations Site in Brady Township.
Industrious Baja SAE team designs, machines, strategizes Published 02.21.2024 Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor News Engineering Technologies Baja SAE Baja SAE Competition Automated Manufacturing & Machining Home Page contents Nick J. Benninger, of Bloomsburg, shows precision is paramount when machining parts for the Baja SAE off-road vehicle. Some members of Penn College’s Baja SAE team didn’t have class on Friday afternoon, but they were still studious, working on elements of their …
Penn College physical therapist assistant students visited The Williamsport Home, where they provided two 30-minute activity sessions for residents in the home’s independent living apartments. Each year, students select a community organization or event they would like to work with as part of a yearlong service-learning project. This year, the Class of 2024 voted to provide exercise and wellness sessions to older adults in area long-term care facilities.
PTA students engage older adults in activity, wellness Published 02.21.2024 Photos by Jennifer A. Cline, writer/magazine editor News Physical Therapist Assistant Nursing & Health Sciences Community Community Involvement Home Page contents Residents of The Williamsport Home keep the balloon afloat during a competitive game. Refereeing are Madison N. Racine (left), of Hamburg, and Marlee M. Swank, of Elysburg. Penn College physical therapist assistant students visited The Williamsport Home, where they …
In the spotlight for the first time at the Community Arts Center was the Billtown Brawl, matching Pennsylvania College of Technology's wrestling team against Lycoming College. Touted as the first-of-its-kind event in central Pennsylvania, with NCAA-division wrestlers battling it out on a theater stage, the contest drew a crowd exceeding 350 to the downtown Williamsport venue.
Epic athletics event in arts center spotlight Published 02.20.2024 Photos by Ralph Wilson, Athletics freelance photographer; Conor Fry, student photographer; Rick Mahonski, wrestling fan; and Pankil Chander, head wrestling coach News Wildcat Athletics Athletics Students Faculty & Staff Community Home Page contents An epic event in an historic setting, the Billtown Brawl shines in the Community Arts Center spotlight. (And there's a glimpse of the Penn College Wildcat on the far right of this photo.) In the …
Groff Tractor & Equipment is the latest Corporate Tomorrow Maker to visit the Schneebeli Earth Science Center to showcase its new equipment and technology to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s diesel, heavy equipment and power generation students. GT&E brought along a new John Deere 320 P-Tier backhoe and also engaged students in a classroom session on connected support and a diesel trivia contest.
GT&E visit empowers students at Earth Science Center Published 02.20.2024 Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor News Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation Corporate Tomorrow Makers Corporate Partnerships Engineering Technologies Students Faculty & Staff Alumni News Home Page contents Thanks to a visit by Groff Tractor & Equipment, a new John Deere 320 P-Tier backhoe commands attention at Penn College's Earth Science Center. Groff Tractor & Equipment is the latest Corporate …
More than 90 aviation students experienced a Gulfstream G280 business jet last week, thanks to an alumnus and his employer: Constellation Brands Inc. Patrick Herring, who received an aviation maintenance technician certificate from the college in 2000, arranged for the twin-engine jet to travel from Rochester, New York, to the Lumley Aviation Center.
Business jet makes inspiring sojourn to Aviation Center Published 02.20.2024 Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor News Aviation Engineering Technologies Students Faculty & Staff Corporate Partnerships Corporate Relations Home Page contents Enjoying their moment in the sun with the Gulfstream G280 business jet are these aviation students (from left): Evan C. Kownurko, of Washington Crossing; Steven M. Gautsch, of East Berlin; and Christian J. Van Houten, of Tunkhannock. More than 90 …