Penn State Scranton Assistant Director of Student Services and Engagement Matt Nied and his wife, Cait, recently welcomed the arrival of their second son, Colby Robert Nied. At left is the couple's other son, Ryan, who turns 2 on May 30.
“I love the safe, welcoming environment at Penn State Scranton. It’s close to home and is providing me with a great education. The campus has a great faculty and staff who love what they do. It has also provided me with scholarship opportunities and shadowing experiences.”
“I chose Penn State Scranton because it’s close to home, the tuition is less than at other colleges, and because Penn State is a well-known name. And I like the campus because it has a relaxed atmosphere and because the professors are helpful and always open to talk.”
Student: Ahmed Rajab Major: Corporate Communication Graduation Year: 2020
“I was surprised to learn how many people here actually care about helping others. It means a lot to me knowing that there are people here who were willing to help me get more involved around campus. Through my internship with Henry Matute, I’ve assisted with clubs and coming up with new ideas for the campus.”
Penn State Scranton alumna Kim Stout-Kramer, who received her degree in human development and family studies earlier this month, was recently recognized by the Honors Student Recognition Program of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).
Lucines Polanco, bottom left, Maria Veniamin and Sebastian Pruett edit footage from the "If These Walls Could Talk" presentation in the campus Media Lab that they worked on this past semester in collaboration with the Family Business Alliance, DxDempsey and Dempsey Uniform Linen Supply.
Penn State Scranton senior psychology major Gina Romano spent this semester conducting a research study investigating whether mantra meditation could benefit students who suffer from test anxiety. Romano's own meditation practice inspired the study.
While Penn State campuses remain closed across the Commonwealth, including at Penn State Scranton, students are able to take courses this summer remotely, at a reduced tuition rate.
Harshil Patel, left, and Marissa Boyd, chose a more casual look for the photos they used when sending out campaign messages to the Penn State Scranton student body in their successful run for SGA president and vice president.
Jim Segona holds up one of the protective face masks he has been creating and donating to local health care workers as they work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
