The Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America presented its 2023 Distinguished Citizen Award to Michael J. Reed, president of Pennsylvania College of Technology, and his wife, Christina Steinbacher-Reed, executive director of BLaST Intermediate Unit 17. The Distinguished Citizen honor annually recognizes local leaders who have made a substantial impact in the community. The honor was presented Nov. 28 in the Thompson Professional Development Center on the Penn College campus.
Michael Reed, Christina Steinbacher-Reed honored by BSA Published 11.29.2023 Photos by Cindy Davis Meixel, writer/photo editor News Faculty & Staff President News Community Involvement Home Page contents The Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America presented its 2023 Distinguished Citizen Award to Michael J. Reed, president of Pennsylvania College of Technology, and his wife, Christina Steinbacher-Reed, executive director of BLaST Intermediate Unit 17. The Distinguished Citizen honor annually recognizes …
Penn College writer/video producer Tom Speicher returned to WBRE's “PA live!” set Tuesday in support of "A Day With Waffles and Alexis," his second book featuring an adorably playful Abyssinian guinea pig. Speicher discussed the book – which was inspired by the May death of Alexis “Alex” Weisser, the elder daughter of his partner, Maria – with co-hosts Chris Bohinski and Rachel Malak.
Author's WBRE visit promotes latest Waffles 'page turner' Published 11.29.2023 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Author Tom Speicher is bookended by "PA live!" co-hosts Chris Bohinski and Rachel Malak during his visit to WBRE's Wilkes-Barre studios on Tuesday. Penn College writer/video producer Tom Speicher returned to WBRE's “PA live!” set Tuesday in support of " A Day With Waffles and Alexis ," his second book featuring an adorably playful Abyssinian guinea pig. Speicher discussed the book – which …
Through its Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program, First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania has awarded $75,000 to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Lycoming County Prison-to-College Program. The Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program considers requests from qualified nonprofit organizations serving the residents of the City of Williamsport and Lycoming County.
FCFP awards second grant to college’s community initiative Published 11.28.2023 News Faculty & Staff Students Community Involvement Home Page contents Through its Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program, First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania has awarded $75,000 to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Lycoming County Prison-to-College Program. The Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program considers requests from qualified nonprofit organizations serving the residents of the …
More than 350 students have petitioned to graduate following the Fall 2023 semester at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The college will hold a commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Community Arts Center. The ceremony, which will be livestreamed, is open only to students who are registered to participate and ticketed guests. More than 240 students are expected to march in the proceedings.
Fall Commencement set for Dec. 16 at Community Arts Center Published 11.28.2023 News Students Faculty & Staff Alumni News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology will hold a commencement ceremony Dec. 16 at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport for the more than 350 students who have petitioned to graduate following the Fall 2023 semester. More than 240 students are expected to march. More than 350 students have petitioned to graduate following the Fall 2023 semester at Pennsylvania …
In this episode of Penn College's Tomorrow Makers podcast, the ninth since the feature launched in early September, you'll meet Justin M. Ingram, associate professor of biology. Co-hosts Sumer Beatty and Carlos Ramos tap into his love of science and brewing and explore how he crafted a career that unites those two passions ... with some music-making on the side.
'Science & Brewing' Published 11.28.2023 News Students Faculty & Staff Brewing & Fermentation Science On the Podcast Home Page contents In this episode of Penn College's Tomorrow Makers podcast, the ninth since the feature launched in early September, you'll meet Justin M. Ingram, associate professor of biology. Co-hosts Sumer Beatty and Carlos Ramos tap into his love of science and brewing and explore how he crafted a career that unites those two passions ... with some music-making on the side. If you …
Student Wildcats of Robotic Design hosted its Fall Robot Competition on Nov. 18, attracting dozens of battlin' 'bots to Penn College's Field House. "The SWORD event went well," said club President Preston J. Evey, an engineering design technology student from Lamar (and a 2022 graduate in engineering CAD technology). "We had a great turnout, with a little over 30 competitors – the majority of them being from outside the school."
In 'bot pursuit Published 11.28.2023 Photos by Conor P. Fry, student photographer News Students Events Home Page contents Competitors and spectators occupy the Field House, moving between prep/repair tables and the main attraction. Student Wildcats of Robotic Design hosted its Fall Robot Competition on Nov. 18, attracting dozens of battlin' 'bots to Penn College's Field House. "The SWORD event went well," said club President Preston J. Evey, an engineering design technology student from Lamar (and a 2022 …
Penn College's 2022-23 Impact Report is available online. The report, titled "Worth the Investment," features a video message from President Michael J. Reed and reviews a few of the myriad ways Penn College, through the efforts of employees, students, alumni and supporters, made its mark in the workforce and touched communities near and far.
Student empowerment echoes throughout 2022-23 Impact Report Published 11.27.2023 News Students Employees Alumni News President News Giving Corporate Partnerships Donors Home Page contents Penn College's 2022-23 Impact Report is available online. The report, titled "Worth the Investment," features a video message from President Michael J. Reed and reviews a few of the myriad ways Penn College, through the efforts of employees, students, alumni and supporters, made its mark in the workforce and touched …
During a Thanksgiving holiday week that saw just two Tuesday basketball games, Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s teams split in their last outings before United East Conference play begins this week, while postseason honors went to five soccer, cross-country and women’s volleyball athletes.
Penn College teams have light week; several individuals honored Published 11.25.2023 News Athletics Home Page contents During a Thanksgiving holiday week that saw just two Tuesday basketball games, Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s and women’s teams split in their last outings before United East Conference play begins this week, while postseason honors went to five soccer, cross-country and women’s volleyball athletes. Beyond the arenas of play and in the spirit of the season, the athletic …
Through expansion of a state program announced on Nov. 20, Pennsylvania College of Technology will receive more than $1.4 million from Coterra Energy for renovation and expansion of labs and instructional spaces in its electrical and architecture & sustainable design programs. The funding will also generate scholarships for veterans and first responders from Camp Freedom.
College gets $1.4 million for program expansions, scholarships Published 11.21.2023 News Students Faculty & Staff Corporate Partnerships President News Electrical Architecture & Sustainable Design School of Engineering Technologies News Scholarships Home Page contents Through expansion of a state program announced on Nov. 20, Pennsylvania College of Technology will receive more than $1.4 million from Coterra Energy for renovation and expansion of labs and instructional spaces in its electrical and …
Work has begun at Pennsylvania College of Technology's heavy construction equipment operations training site in readiness for the estimated 1,000 competitors expected for the international Baja SAE competition next spring. The college will host about 100 teams – each with single-seat, all-terrain vehicles that they've designed and manufactured – that will converge there from May 16-19 for Baja SAE Williamsport.
Transformation for Baja competition underway at training site Published 11.21.2023 News Students Faculty & Staff Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation Baja SAE School of Engineering Technologies News Home Page contents A bucketful of dirt cascades onto the screen, separating rocks from soil. Work has begun at Pennsylvania College of Technology's heavy construction equipment operations training site in readiness for the estimated 1,000 competitors expected for the international Baja SAE …