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a group of students sit at a computer station discussing their project with their professor, who is standing next to the group and interacting with them

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Penn State Scranton ME 340 students Emily Beemer, Ethan Lee, Joshua MacLunney, Clera O'Boyle, Eric Pisack and Vance Weimer worked with the Monroe County Conservation District to develop a sustainable, cost-effective solution to the district's issue with frequent power outages. Shown here in class with Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Farhang Daneshmand, fifth from left, the students utilized what they learned in the classroom and applied it to their project, gaining valuable real-world experience.

Solar panel array with sheep grazing underneath.

Nittany 1 Solar Array

Sheep graze across the 70-megawatt solar farm project in Franklin County that provides Penn State with 25% of its purchased electricity, across all campuses.

Student peer tutors pose for a photo in front of a poster at the MAWCA writing conference

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This spring, peer writing tutors from Penn State Scranton attended the MAWCA writing conference in Maryland. From left are, Associate Teaching Professor of English Jody Griffith, tutors Lila Rusin and Rowan Mulligan, Writing Center Coordinator Jaime Mosher, and tutor Kennesha Busby.

Mike Abdalla and Joe clifford pose for a photo, showing one of Clifford's old grade reports

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Retired Penn State assistant professor Michael Abdalla, left, poses for a photo with Joe Clifford, who is holding up one of his old term grade reports from one of his trimesters at Penn State Worthington Scranton, which included classes taught by Abdalla. Clifford recently established a scholarship to honor his former professor and mentor.

Mike Abdalla and Joe clifford pose for a photo, showing one of Clifford's old grade reports

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Retired Penn State assistant professor Michael Abdalla, left, poses for a photo with Joe Clifford, who is holding up one of his old term grade reports from one of his trimesters at Penn State Worthington Scranton, which included classes taught by Abdalla. Clifford recently established a scholarship to honor his former professor and mentor.

Joe Clifford and Mike Abdalla pose for a shot with Abdalla's family and PSU staff

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Retired Penn State Scranton assistant professor Michael Abdalla, fourth from left, visited campus recently to reconnect with former student and benefactor of the newly created Michael Abdalla Scholarship, Joe Clifford, third from left. They were joined by Penn State staff and members of Abdalla's family. From left, Senior Regional Director of Development Desiree Voitek, Campus Chief Academic Officer Durell Johnson, Clifford, Abdalla, Patrick Abdalla, Penn State Scranton adjunct instructor and Michael's son, and Molly Abdalla, research and instruction librarian at Penn State's Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses, Michael's daughter-in-law.

A headshot image of John Naught against a blue background. He is wearing a suit and glasses, and his arms are crossed.

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Following a national search, John Nauright has been named dean of Penn State’s University College, effective July 1, 2026.