Constitution Day, Sept. 17, will be marked with several events at Penn State campuses across the commonwealth. Established by law in 2004, Constitution Day is a federal observance that commemorates the U.S. Constitution on the day it was signed in 1787. Sept. 17 is also National Voter Registration Day.
From mid-September through the end of October, Penn State units at campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as a time to honor and celebrate the historic background, culture, heritage and many influences of the Hispanic and Latino communities throughout the years. The unifying theme for this year’s observances is “History, Heritage, Hope."
Events are being offered for Penn State campus and community members around the commonwealth in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and their aftermath.
In advance of Penn State Scranton's Club Fair, student leaders share their experiences and advice with fellow students on getting the most out of their college experience by getting involved in extracurricular activities and events.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 21 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Elizabeth Wright, regional chancellor for Penn State Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, will step down from her role as leader of the University’s three northeast Commonwealth Campuses, effective Aug. 31. She will remain at Penn State as associate professor of English. Durell Johnson, chief academic officer at Penn State Scranton, will serve as interim regional chancellor beginning Sept. 1.
Penn State Scranton is introducing its New Student Orientation (NSO) leaders through a series of Q&As to help welcome the class of 2029. NSO leader Corinna Matute, a third-year human development and family studies major and psychology minor, shares her experiences and advice for incoming students.
Penn State Scranton is introducing its New Student Orientation (NSO) leaders through a series of Q&As to help welcome the class of 2029. Jacob Webb, a fourth-year student majoring in electrical engineering, shares his experiences and advice for incoming students.
Darlene Dunay, a 1979 graduate of the Eberly College of Science and an active alumna and longtime supporter of Penn State Scranton and its students, has been reelected to Penn State's Alumni Council. She began her three-year term on July 1.
Rob Notari, interim IT director for Penn State Scranton, Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre, was recently awarded the CIO/Senior Leadership Team Award for his exceptional leadership and strategic vision in unifying IT operations across the northeastern region.
