Penn State released its preliminary coronavirus testing results for the period of Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 on its COVID-19 dashboard today (Oct. 2). Among students tested at the University Park campus whose test results have been processed, Penn State received 285 positive results from its on-demand testing and 12 positive results from its random testing program.
"I chose Penn State Scranton for its affordability, location, alumni society, the small campus, the great professors and great community." ~ Dominic Corma, '22, Electrical Engineer Major
Penn State Commonwealth Campuses Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York will follow national movement among small conferences and push basketball competition to the spring semester due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa and his wife, Sahar al Masri, were instrumental in starting the Diversity Circles program at the campus several years ago and have continuously supported diversity and inclusion efforts. Now, the campus is partnering with the Greater Scranton MLK Commission and other local colleges to address systemic racism, to help foster greater understanding and acceptance in the local community.
