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Grant Loose is the new library services associate at Penn State Scranton, where he will oversee and be responsible for supporting students academic endeavors. 

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Penn State Scranton promotes random acts of kindness

In an effort to foster a culture of kindness and connectivity, Penn State Scranton launched a Random Acts of Kindness initiative this spring spearheaded by Assistant Teaching Professor of Arts and Humanities Jim Hart and Coordinator of Counseling and Psychological Services Sarah Smith.
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Recognition of 2024 graduate with Military Service

Pictured on left, Rudolf Null, Information Sciences and Technology graduate, wearing a red white, and blue chord for military service, smiles while processing into the 56th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Students who have honorably served, are serving, or are commissioned to serve in the U.S. military are given red, white, and blue cords at graduation in recognition of their duty and sacrifice.

The cords are given to eligible graduating students in the following groups: active duty, reserve and
National Guard service members; veterans; and graduates receiving a commission through Reserve
Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and official U.S. Armed Forces recruiting programs.

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Chancellor's Scholar 2024

Abigail Gaebel, a biology graduate, on left, pictured with Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa, Ph.D., was named the recipient of the 2024 Chancellor’s Scholar Award at the 56th Commencement on Saturday, May 4, 2024.