As Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s basketball coach Geoff Hensley gears up for his fifth season, he does so with a good mix of players who bring experience and improved defense to make a move up in program growth. The Wildcats open their season at home in Bardo Gymnasium against Centenary (N.J.) University at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Penn College spotlight on men’s basketball Published 11.06.2023 News Athletics Home Page contents As Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s basketball coach Geoff Hensley gears up for his fifth season, he does so with a good mix of players who bring experience and improved defense to make a move up in program growth. The Wildcats open their season at home in Bardo Gymnasium against Centenary (N.J.) University at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. “Practices have started very well this year. The team is extremely …

Pennsylvania College of Technology is among 325 higher education institutions nationwide recognized in the Military Times 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges list. The Best for Vets survey is sent to colleges and universities annually, asking about the institutions’ programs for veterans. The survey results are analyzed along with publicly available data about colleges and universities obtained from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Penn College honored on Military Times’ 2023 ‘Best for Vets’ list Published 11.06.2023 News Students Faculty & Staff military experience Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology is among 325 higher education institutions nationwide recognized in the Military Times 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges list. The Best for Vets survey is sent to colleges and universities annually, asking about the institutions’ programs for veterans. The survey results are analyzed along with publicly available data about …

A variety of activities during the coming week will pay tribute to two treasured segments of the campus population: veterans and first-generation students. The Wildcat community is encouraged to check out bulletin boards for a full listing of commemorative events, and to revisit Penn College News and the college's social media platforms as both groups are celebrated.
Veterans, first-generation students to be celebrated this week Published 11.05.2023 News Students Faculty & Staff military experience Events Home Page contents A variety of activities during the coming week will pay tribute to two treasured segments of the campus population: veterans and first-generation students. The Wildcat community is encouraged to check out bulletin boards for a full listing of commemorative events, and to revisit Penn College News and the college's social media platforms as both …

As a week of ice-scraper mornings temporarily surrendered to warmer temps and plentiful sunshine, the final Open House of the Fall 2023 semester attracted a lively crowd of aspiring Penn College students and their families. Faculty/staff, students and alumni combined to make it an informative day for visitors, who filled their Sunday with tours – both general and pinpointed to their specific interests – and a variety of optional activities focused on academic and campus life.
Hundreds 'fall' in love with Penn College during Open House Published 11.05.2023 Photos by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-Penn College News (unless otherwise noted) News Faculty & Staff Students New Students Alumni News Events Admissions Home Page contents As a week of ice-scraper mornings temporarily surrendered to warmer temps and plentiful sunshine, the final Open House of the Fall 2023 semester attracted a lively crowd of aspiring Penn College students and their families. Final numbers from the Admissions …

Falling outdoor temperatures and daylight saving time ending are reminders of seasons changing for Pennsylvania College of Technology athletes. With the close of the fall soccer, tennis, golf and volleyball seasons – and final preparations underway for cross-country runners – the Wildcats’ wrestling season has begun, and openers for the men’s and women’s basketball teams are just days away.
Season of change for Penn College athletes Published 11.04.2023 News Athletics Home Page contents Falling outdoor temperatures and daylight saving time ending are reminders of seasons changing for Pennsylvania College of Technology athletes. With the close of the fall soccer, tennis, golf and volleyball seasons – and final preparations underway for cross-country runners – the Wildcats’ wrestling season has begun, and openers for the men’s and women’s basketball teams are just days away. FLASHBACK: WOMEN’S …

Students in Joseph F. DiBucci's Concrete Construction class poured front and side porches Thursday at a Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity home being built at 1616 Scott St. More student involvement is expected as additional houses are built in that neighborhood, and Penn College is partnering with Habitat for a multiyear residential construction project on Fifth Avenue closer to campus.
Concrete students pour porches at Habitat project in city's West End Published 11.04.2023 Photos by DiBucci, building construction technology: concrete and masonry; and students Brady N. McKinney, of Cogan Station, and Logan R. Ogden, of Montoursville, both enrolled in residential construction technology & management News Students Faculty & Staff Building Construction School of Engineering Technologies News Home Page contents Students in Joseph F. DiBucci's Concrete Construction class poured front and side …

A collaborative exhibit with The Gallery at Penn College resulted in one of numerous industry honors recently earned by the World of Little League Museum. The museum took home a program-record four ISHY Awards this year, as presented by the International Sports Heritage Association, for its creative content marking the 75th anniversary of the Little League Baseball World Series.
Little League garners award for gallery exhibit Published 11.03.2023 News The Gallery at Penn College Library Faculty & Staff Community Involvement Home Page contents A collaborative exhibit with The Gallery at Penn College resulted in one of numerous industry honors recently earned by the World of Little League Museum. The museum took home a program-record four ISHY Awards this year, as presented by the International Sports Heritage Association, for its creative content marking the 75th anniversary of the …

Victoria Hurwitz, director of physical therapist assistant at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was among the "Women of Excellence" honored in YWCA Northcentral PA's 15th annual tribute to strong, creative and caring changemakers who help their communities thrive.
College's PTA director among 'Women of Excellence' Published 11.02.2023 News Faculty & Staff Students Alumni News Community Involvement Athletics Home Page contents Victoria Hurwitz, director of physical therapist assistant at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was among the "Women of Excellence" honored in YWCA Northcentral PA's 15th annual tribute to strong, creative and caring changemakers who uplift their communities. Penn College had nominees in all but one of the seven award categories at Thursday's …

This fall, three enthusiastic and talented student leaders are serving as the first peer mentors in a Center for Academic Excellence pilot program designed to build to a full peer mentoring program launch in Spring 2024. The pilot program aims to provide valuable support and guidance to incoming students, while establishing a foundation for a sustainable and long-term peer mentoring initiative.
Peer mentoring program piloted by Center for Academic Excellence Published 11.02.2023 Photo by Kaylena L. Harrell, graphic design student and marketing assistant News Students New Students Home Page contents This fall, three enthusiastic and talented student leaders are serving as the first peer mentors in a Center for Academic Excellence pilot program designed to build to a full peer mentoring program launch in Spring 2024. The pilot program aims to provide valuable support and guidance to incoming …

Penn College at Wellsboro’s Practical Nursing Program will host two information sessions for those interested in nursing as a career: Thursday, Nov. 30, and Thursday, Dec. 7. The 6:30 p.m. sessions will be held at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Wellsboro campus, 22 Walnut St., and connected to the Potter County Education Council through Zoom.
Practical nursing information sessions set for Northern Tier Published 11.02.2023 News Students Penn College at Wellsboro Workforce Development Home Page contents Excellent career opportunities for licensed practical nurses exist in area hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, personal care facilities and human service organizations. Penn College at Wellsboro’s Practical Nursing Program will host two information sessions for those interested in nursing as a career:  Thursday, Nov. 30, and Thursday, Dec. 7. The …