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Dr. Alan Peslak at university in Kazakhstan

Dr. Alan Peslak in Kazakhstan

Penn State Scranton Professor of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Dr. Alan Peslak recently traveled to Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan to develop a cross-cultural IT project for his students and students at S. Seifullin Kazakh AgroTechnical University in Nur-Sultan. 

SGA officers at lion shrine

2019-20 SGA Officers

Penn State Scranton's 2019-20 Student Government Association (SGA) officers are making student engagement one of their chief priorities this year. The officers, seen here at an event at Penn State Berks, are, front row from left: Emily Scarfo, president; Taylor Bronson, chief justice; Marissa Boyd, chief of staff; and Lucines Polanco, public relations director; back row, Dan York, treasurer; and Harshil Patel, vice president.

Dr. William J. Doan casually posing for the camera

PSU 2019-20 Laureate Doan

2019-20 Penn State Laureate William J. Doan will bring his “Anxiety Project” speaking tour to Penn State Harrisburg on Nov. 5. As laureate, Doan is using his art to explore what it’s like to live with anxiety and depression, giving frequent performances, discussions and workshops throughout Pennsylvania.

Dr. Stefanelli speaks to the crowd gethered for the event

Suicide Prevention talk

Dr. Kathy Stefanelli, campus counselor, was the guest speaker at the Human Development and Family Studies Club's recent event on Suicide Prevention and Awareness, where she shared information on how to recognize someone suffering from depression, as well as campus and community resources available to anyone that may be in need of help.

The scholarship reception attendees listening to Dr. Marwan Wafa's welcome

scholarship reception

A record-breaking 470 attendees were on hand for this year's annual Scholarship Reception celebrating Penn State Scranton students who have earned scholarships and the donors who have generously established them to help students attain their goal of a college degree.

Golf team members pose for a photo

PSSN golf team

Penn State Scranton restarted its varsity golf program this fall following a 43-year absence. Members of the team include, from left, Casey Holman, Shane Welcome, Connor Albino, Thomas Gaudette and Andy Faist.

Golf team members pose for a photo on the golf course

Penn State Scranton golf team

Penn State Scranton restarted its varsity golf program this fall following a 43-year absence. Members of the team include, from left, Casey Holman, Shane Welcome, Connor Albino, Thomas Gaudette and Andy Faist.

Dr. Michael Evans

Dr. Michael Evans

Associate Teaching Professor of Nursing and recent assistant chief academic officer Michael Evans has been promoted to assistant dean of undergraduate nursing education at the Commonwealth Campuses. 

Mari Donnelly, employee of the month

Mari Donnelly

Mari Donnelly, administrative assistant in Business Services, has been named the October Employee of the Month by Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa.