The Big Ten Academic Alliance's Academic Leadership Program in 2024-25 will include six new fellows from Penn State. The BTAA is the academic consortium of the Big Ten universities and the United States’ preeminent model for effective collaboration among research universities. The Academic Leadership Program focuses on addressing the challenges of academic administration at major research universities.
Thirteen biology students and one biology program alumnus were recently inducted into Penn State Scranton’s newest national honor society, Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), Rho Beta Rho Chapter.
Seven Penn State Scranton students devoted 1,300 total hours to supporting the VITA program this year, with two of them returning from participating in the program last year to serve in supervisory roles, aiding in training their peers and reviewing tax returns.
Penn State Scranton's Business Club arranged a tour of Benco Dental in Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania, this spring. Guided by Penn State Scranton Lecturer of Business Kevin Feifer, the excursion gave the group invaluable insights into the inner workings of one of the nation's leading dental distributors.
Thanks to a $1,700 grant from the Scranton Area Foundation, Penn State Scranton will be able to continue, and expand upon, a successful specialized training program for area kindergarten, elementary and high school teachers, staff and administrators aimed at helping them better serve students with special needs.
Penn State Scranton recently hosted its annual Lambda Pi Eta honor society ceremony recognizing high-achieving students in the corporate communication program.
Penn State Scranton's Assistant Teaching Professor of English Kara Stone has been honored with the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching for her outstanding contributions to teaching and student support. The award recognizes her dedication to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment while empowering students to achieve their personal best.
Continuing an annual tradition, Penn State Scranton honored students, faculty and staff for their commitment to campus life at the year-end Student Recognition Dinner on April 17, in the View Café. Over 100 people attended the dinner, which recognized students who have distinguished themselves through their campus involvement, academic rigor and community service.
Penn State Scranton recently hosted its much-anticipated Honors and Awards Dinner, an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing the outstanding achievements of students, faculty and staff members.
