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1st place winners in the technology category

Students show off scientific and artistic skills at this year's Undergraduate Research Fair & Exhibition

This year, Penn State Scranton's Undergraduate Research Fair & Exhibition combined a traditional research fair with a creative arts exhibition to allow students from all disciplines an opportunity to showcase what they are passionate about.

Study shows Penn State Scranton contributes over $40.3 million to PA economy

More than 384 Pennsylvania jobs can be attributed to Penn State Scranton, study finds.

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Campus makes THON history!

On Sunday, as THON 2019 came to a close, Penn State Scranton's dancers and supporters who were at the Bryce Jordan Center, learned that not only had the campus broken last year’s record for the amount of money raised, but that Penn State Scranton was one of the Top Ten Commonwealth Campus THON fundraisers.

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Campus Valentines

For the past 50 years, thousands of students have attended Penn State Scranton to further their education and get their college degrees. In some cases, students who came to Penn State Scranton also met their soulmates.

Penn State Scranton sign at main campus entrance

Campus implementing smoke- and tobacco-free policy starting January 2019

Penn State Scranton is now a smoke- and tobacco-free campus, with smoking and tobacco products in campus buildings, grounds, campus leased properties, facilities and vehicles no longer allowed.

Large outdoor sculpture, "The University of Family" at PSWS by artist Oliver LaGrone, has graced a campus hillside for 40 years.

Sculptures have been part of campus history for 40 years

In May, 1976, African American artist Oliver LaGrone, Penn State's Artist-in-Residence at the time, created two sculptures for Penn State Worthington Scranton. Those pieces have been inspiring awe and curiosity for visitors and students alike for the past 40 years. By: Kelly Frey

Two students take a book from shelf in Penn State Scranton library.

As student needs and study habits change, so does their campus library

By: Jordan Goldman

Jon Tobin, career services coordinator, meets with a student to discuss opportunities such as mentoring and internships that she can use to start building career experience while still in college.

Career planning not just for college seniors anymore

Career Services at Penn State is not just for graduating seniors. PSWS Career Services Coordinator Jon Tobin now reaches out to students starting in their freshman year, and is even available to help Penn State alumni throughout their post-college careers. By: Shawnna Meyers

Campus honors its own for their volunteerism, leadership and commitment

Students, student groups, campus leaders, faculty and staff were honored for their contributions to the campus and local community recently at the annual Student Awards and Recognition dinner held on campus earlier this month.

Annual Spring Concert will be April 27

The Penn State Scranton Chorale and Jazz Band, directed by Sharon Ann Toman, director of music and assistant teaching professor of music at Penn State Scranton, will present its Annual Spring Concert at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at The Theater at North, North Main Avenue, Scranton. The concert is free of charge and open to the public.

Melnick recognized by the University for her work advising students

Janet Melnick, Penn State Scranton associate teaching professor of human development and family studies, was recently honored with the 2019 Penn State Excellence in Advising Award. Melnick was one of just two recipients throughout the University system to receive the honor. She was nominated by a student, who said Melnick truly values the time she spends with her 19 advisees.

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Class project benefits corporate communication students from northeast campuses

Corporate communication students from Penn State Scranton and Penn State Hazleton collaborated on a class project that resulted in the first-ever Corporate Communication Day event for the northeast Penn State campuses.

Campus hires new coordinator of co-curricular programs

In an effort to strengthen its community outreach, Penn State Scranton recently hired Henry Matute Coello as its new coordinator of co-curricular programs. His primary responsibilities include: developing a robust campus internship/mentorship program; increasing student community service initiatives; and engaging in targeted recruiting for the admissions office.

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