Penn State Scranton is inviting the local community to celebrate the autumn season at its first-ever Community Fall Festival, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16. The free, public event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the campus’ soccer fields.
Prospective students and their families are invited to visit Penn State Scranton for its Penn State Day Open House events at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, or 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.
After more than 25 years of service to Penn State, Durell Johnson, chief academic officer at Penn State Scranton, has taken on the top leadership role at the University's Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses.
Interim Regional Chancellor Durell Johnson has announced staff updates at Penn State Scranton, including new titles and responsibilities across various departments.
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.
