Pennsylvania College of Technology held its last commencement ceremony of 2023 on Dec. 16, an occasion marked by comfort and joy – both inside the Community Arts Center and out.
Fall graduates close out '23, equipped for what's ahead Published 12.16.2023 Photos by Cindy Davis Meixel, writer/photo editor, and Tom Wilson, writer/editor-Penn College News News Students Faculty & Staff Alumni News Academic Schools President News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology held its last commencement ceremony of 2023 on Dec. 16, an occasion marked by comfort and joy – both inside the Community Arts Center and out. The student speaker was Samir Khalid Pringle, of Philadelphia, …

Pennsylvania College of Technology presented James Riedel with a Distinguished Alumni Award at its Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 16 at the Community Arts Center. Riedel earned a Bachelor of Science in automotive technology management in 2007 and an Associate of Applied Science in automotive technology in 2006. He is the national product training manager for Subaru of America Inc., where he has worked for nearly 16 years.
Automotive graduate receives Distinguished Alumni Award Published 12.16.2023 News Alumni News Automotive Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology presented James Riedel with a Distinguished Alumni Award at its Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 16 at the Community Arts Center. Riedel earned a Bachelor of Science in automotive technology management in 2007 and an Associate of Applied Science in automotive technology in 2006. He is the national product training manager for Subaru of …

Pennsylvania College of Technology has presented student achievement awards to its Fall 2023 graduates. A commencement ceremony was held Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport. Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Penn State.
Student awards presented to Fall 2023 graduates Published 12.16.2023 News Alumni News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Collegewide honors were presented to three graduating Pennsylvania College of Technology students during an Excellence in Student Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony, held just prior to the Fall 2023 Commencement at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. From left are Penn College President Michael J. Reed; Joanna K. Flynn, vice president for academic affairs and provost; Jordan …

Three students who graduated in Saturday's Fall Commencement exercises were recognized at an Excellence in Student Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony in the Community Arts Center's Capitol Lounge prior to their 11 a.m. procession. President Michael J. Reed paid tribute to the "small, but mighty group of absolutely extraordinary" honorees in his welcoming remarks, noting their selection for collegewide recognition from among 4,300 Penn College students.
Leadership, service acknowledged in pre-graduation ceremony Published 12.16.2023 News Students Faculty & Staff Alumni News Awards Home Page contents Three students who graduated in Saturday's Fall Commencement exercises were recognized at an Excellence in Student Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony in the Community Arts Center's Capitol Lounge prior to their 11 a.m. procession. President Michael J. Reed paid tribute to the "small, but mighty group of absolutely extraordinary" honorees in his welcoming …

The Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia, which for years has provided a learning experience for Pennsylvania College of Technology baking & pastry arts students during its Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show, recently established an annual scholarship for students in the college’s baking and culinary majors.
Industry group establishes scholarship for future confectioners Published 12.15.2023 Photo by Chef Charles R. Niedermyer, instructor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts News Scholarships Baking & Culinary Students Home Page contents The Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia, which for years has provided a learning experience for Pennsylvania College of Technology baking & pastry arts students during its Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show, recently established an annual …

More than 100 high school students, most already taking hospitality-related courses in their secondary school, explored Penn College’s baking and culinary majors on Dec. 1.
Hospitality Day: Where dessert is an entrée to career satisfaction Published 12.15.2023 Photos by Jennifer A. Cline, writer/magazine editor News Students K-12 Events Faculty & Staff Baking & Culinary School of Business, Arts & Sciences News Home Page contents Emily Kohen, of Mill Hall, serves a piece of cranberry tart to a visiting high school student. More than 100 high school students, most already taking hospitality-related courses in their secondary schools, explored Penn College’s baking and culinary …

The Community Arts Center received a $3,000 donation from Jersey Shore State Bank as part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. The funds will be used to support the approved Educational Series programming at the CAC, which includes “Romeo & Juliet,” “Full STEAM Ahead Vol. 2: World in Motion,” “Keep Marching – The Road to the March on Washington” and “Rosie Revere, Engineer.”
Arts Center awarded EITC funds from Jersey Shore State Bank Published 12.15.2023 Photo provided News Home Page contents The Community Arts Center received a $3,000 donation from Jersey Shore State Bank as part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. The funds will be used to support the approved Educational Series programming at the CAC, which includes “Romeo & Juliet,” “Full STEAM Ahead Vol. 2: World in Motion,” “Keep Marching – The Road to the March on Washington” and “Rosie Revere, Engineer.” …

With farming in their blood and their alma mater in their corner, an alumni couple – who met on campus in the Spring 2016 semester – is working hard to turn a Christmas tree operation into a year-round celebration of Pennsylvania agriculture. Penn College graduates Grace E. Scott-Wasson and Bryan M. Wasson started Wasscott Fields and Farm in Centre Hall several years ago, parlaying their background into a fledgling family business.
Industrious alumni farmers proud of their Penn College roots Published 12.14.2023 Photos provided News Alumni News Home Page contents Bryan M. Wasson and Grace E. Scott-Wasson, owners of Wasscott Fields and Farm With farming in their blood and their alma mater in their corner, an alumni couple – who met on campus in the Spring 2016 semester – is working hard to turn a Christmas tree operation into a year-round celebration of Pennsylvania agriculture. Penn College graduates Grace E. Scott-Wasson ('19, …

We interrupt your seasonally scheduled bustle to bring you this singular moment of serenity, a calming look at a bejeweled campus intended to bring joy to the world of Penn College students, employees and the entire community beyond its pillared gates. As Time magazine's Person of the Year sings, "A diamond's gotta shine!"
Make the whole place shimmer Published 12.14.2023 Photos by Matt B. Deane, student photographer (unless otherwise noted) News Students Faculty & Staff Home Page contents We interrupt your seasonally scheduled bustle to bring you this singular moment of serenity, a calming look at a bejeweled campus intended to bring joy to the world of Penn College students, employees and the entire community beyond its pillared gates. As Time magazine's Person of the Year sings, "A diamond's gotta shine!" The "abandoned" …

Twenty-eight participants from nearly a dozen career and technical education centers vied for glory in the diesel competition at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center, representing the readily attainable possibilities that await those pursuing an applied technology education. Berks Career & Technology Center (heavy equipment) won first place overall and received $5,000 in training funds courtesy of Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc.
Berks CTC team tops Penn College’s diesel competition Published 12.14.2023 Photos by Cindy Davis Meixel, writer/photo editor (unless otherwise noted) News Faculty & Staff Students Alumni News Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation Events School of Engineering Technologies News Home Page contents Twenty-eight participants from nearly a dozen career and technical education centers vied for glory in the diesel competition at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center, …