Penn State Scranton marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20 with its annual commemorative luncheon event, which this year reflected the King Center’s 2026 theme, “Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way.” The program featured Amber Viola, a Northeastern Pennsylvania native, U.S. Navy veteran and community activist, who spoke to students, faculty, staff and local residents about service, resilience and community engagement.
Penn State Scranton will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Tuesday, Jan. 20, welcoming members of the campus and local community for a public program focused on service, volunteerism and unity.
Events and activities commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will be held over the next few weeks at several Penn State campuses. The theme for 2026 is "Undaunted Hope."
Fred Aebli, lecturer of information science and technology at Penn State Scranton, offers some helpful tips to help avoid scams and fraud this holiday season when shopping online.
Grant Lewis, a mechanical engineering student at Penn State Scranton, recently placed third at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition. His research centered on a project that integrated modern 2022 Dodge Challenger components into a 1984 Dodge D150 truck.
Due to inclement weather, Penn State Scranton is closoing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10. All classes and activities are cancelled and offices are closed, with only essential employees reporting at their usual times. The campus will reopen at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11.
The campus is on a two-hour delay Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., with only essential employees reporting at their usual times. Classes/activities will begin, and offices and facilities will open at 10 a.m.
Penn State Scranton corporate communication students stepped out of the classroom and into the professional world during COMM Day, an interactive, student-led event designed to help participants gain real-world experience, build valuable skills and connect with industry experts.
At noon on Wednesday, Dec. 10, Penn State Scranton's Chorale and Campus Jazz Band will entertain the campus community and guests with a spirited and holiday-infused musical performance bound to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The event will be held in the Study Learning Center's View Cafe, and it will be preceded by the annual Holiday Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. that is sponsored by the campus Student Services and Engagement office. Members of the campus community are invited to attend both events.
Due to the winter storm impacting northeast Pennsylvania, Penn State Scranton is closed Tuesday, Dec. 2. All classes and activities are cancelled. Only essential personnel should report.
