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Author Tara Marta and the cover art for her debut book

Tara Marta and book cover

Penn State Scranton alumna Tara Marta will be reading an excerpt from her soon-to-be-published debut novel, "Look Back to Yesterday" at the Writers' Showcase Fall Edition on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Scranton's Old Brick Theater. The novel will be published by Adelaide Books in May, 2010.

William Doan speaking to students

Penn State Laureate shares his 'Anxiety Project' with standing-room-only crowd

William J. Doan, the current Penn State Laureate, brought his highly compelling “Anxiety Project” to Penn State Scranton on Thursday, Oct. 24. In front of a standing-room-only crowd of students, faculty and staff, Doan provided honest, intelligent, deeply poignant and often humorous insights into his lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression.
Dr. speaks to staff and students about The Anxiety Project

Dr. William Doan

Penn State Poet Laureate William J. Doan, Ph.D., professor of theatre in the College of Arts and Architecture and artist-in-residence in the College of Nursing, shares some of his personal experiences with anxiety and depression during his recent appearance at Penn State Scranton.

Nittany lion mascot holding sign that read Transfer Here.

Transfer to Penn State Scranton Event

Individuals who have attempted more than 18 college credits since high school graduation and are interested in transferring to Penn State can learn more information at our Transfer Tuesday event on November 26 at 4 p.m. 

Shannon Williams

Shannon Williams

Shannon Williams, campus web designer, has been named the Employee of the Month for November by Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa.