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A student wearing a gray shirt and colorful headband prepares food in a kitchen

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Aniya Childers, a senior majoring in health policy and administration with a minor in sociology at Penn State Harrisburg, participated in an Alternative Spring Break trip to Hawaii in a campus partnership with GIVE Volunteers. “This experience has not only pushed me out of my comfort zone but it allowed me to immerse myself in a new culture while reminding me of the importance of humility and global responsibility," Childers said. "Through introspection and community service, I've discovered that, although we are only a small part of a larger globe where every choice we make has an influence, we can occasionally be incredibly self-centered and only consider our roles in our local communities.” 

Zamarra and James pose outside for  photo at Penn State Scranton, with mountains in the background

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Zamarra Vrabel, left, and James Bernosky produced episodes for the podcast series "Intercultural Interludes," which was recognized by the Pennsylvania Press Club recently in a statewide collegiate contest.

Student dressed in suit and tie sitting in audience

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Penn State Scranton Student Government President Gavan Quimby at this year's Student Recognition Dinner, which honors the achievements of students,student clubs and organizations, and staff and faculty throughout the academic year.

5 students holding awards standing next to John Sr. and Kimlyn Patishnock

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The John Sr. and Kimlyn Patishnock Undergraduate Research Award: Excellence in Information Literacy is awarded to University Park students who achieved outstanding undergraduate student research at the Undergraduate Research Exhibition. From left, Isaac Gray, second place; Dalimar Flores-Torres, first place; Paige Fino, grand prize; Gabrielle Mu, honorable mention; Natalie Meriwether, honorable mention; Kimlyn Patishnock and John Patishnock Sr. Not pictured: Lucas Beddick, third place; Jaacob Kohler, honorable mention; Abigail Silberman, honorable mention. 

group of grads in cap and gown smiling

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Penn State Scranton graduates process into the auditorium at The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple at the start of Penn State Scranton's 57th commencement ceremony. 

5 students holding awards standing next to John Sr. and Kimlyn Patishnock

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The John Sr. and Kimlyn Patishnock Undergraduate Research Award: Excellence in Information Literacy is awarded to University Park students who achieved outstanding undergraduate student research at the Undergraduate Research Exhibition. From left, Isaac Gray, second place; Dalimar Flores-Torres, first place; Paige Fino, grand prize; Gabrielle Mu, honorable mention; Natalie Meriwether, honorable mention; Kimlyn Patishnock and John Patishnock Sr. Not pictured: Lucas Beddick, third place; Jacob Kohler, honorable mention; Abigail Silberman, honorable mention. 

group of honor society inductees pose for a picture at the induction ceremony

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Posing for a photo after being inducted into Penn State Scranton's corporate communication honor societies are, from left:  Corporate Communication Program Coordinator Kelly Conlon-Mazzucca, inductees Zamarra Vrabel, Ava Compton, Emma Bannon, Rebekah Howells and Matthew Reyes, and Assistant Professor of Corporate Communication Stephanie Longo.

Students pose for a group selfie outside

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During their week in Puerto Rico on Alternative Spring Break, students made new friends and bonded through their experiences. Here, they pose with Interim Assistant Director of Student Services and Engagement Nikki Paolicelli for a group selfie.

Three female students work on painting an outside garden wall

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Students helped to beautify outdoor areas as well. These three students paint an outdoor garden wall on one of their work days in Puerto Rico.