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Penn State Scranton will have four dancers at THON 2025 and they are, from left: John Evans, Matthew Reyes, Paige Geisler and Gavan Quimby. The group was officially announced Thursday, Feb. 13, at a Silent Disco event held on campus as a fundraiser for THON. 

Adrian Miller and text that reads Black Chefs in the White House

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American culinary historian, lawyer and public policy adviser Adrian Miller will offer an engaging and educational journey through the lives of African Americans who have served as cooks for U.S. presidents, "Black Chefs in the White House," at 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, via Zoom and also in-person at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center Library in the HUB. More information and registration is available at this link.

Scranton students and faculty members pose for a group photo with the author

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Students from Penn State Scranton’s English department attended the University of Scranton’s Distinguished Author Award Dinner, where they gained valuable insights into the writing journey of Brandy Shillace, honored for her works The Framed Women of Ardemore House and Dr. Butcher and Mr. Humble. Organized by Associate Teaching Professor Kara Stone, the event provided students with an enriching experience beyond the classroom, including a private lunch with the author to discuss her works and writing process.

A graphic showing a snowy scene with the words WeatherAlert

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An approaching winter ice storm has caused Penn State Scranton to cancel classes, activities and work beginning at 5:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 to 5 AM Friday, Feb. 7. Offices, facilities and the bookstore will be closed.  

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Due to weather conditions, Penn State Scranton is on a two-hour delay Monday, Feb. 3. Essential personnel should report as scheduled. Classes begin, offices open at 10 AM.

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Penn State Scranton is on a two-hour delay for Friday, 1/31. Campus is closed from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. Classes begin, and offices and facilities open at 10 AM.

graphic of snow flakes with WEATHER ALERT written across it

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Penn State Scranton is on a two-hour delay for Friday, 1/31. Campus is closed from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. Classes begin, and offices and facilities open at 10 AM.

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Sydnie Mosley Dances

The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Projects award to support “What Does PURPLE Sound Like?” by Sydnie L. Mosley Dances.