Melissa LaBuda, assistant professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Scranton, recently completed an Experiential Digital Global Engagement project with students from her course, HDFS 301: Values and Ethics in the Helping Professions and partners from Helwan University, Egypt. Her students then proceeded to participate in the Harnessing Innovation through Virtual Exchange for Enhanced Results (HIVER) program.
Public speaking is a crucial skill for any professional, and Penn State Scranton’s Corporate Communication 405: Strategic Speaking course is helping students hone this essential skill. This unique class emphasizes large-group communication in a professional setting and is designed to make students comfortable speaking in front of an unfamiliar audience.
Penn State Scranton's THON 2025 dancers shared their experience and lasting memories from their participation in the annual event that raises money for the fight against pediatric cancer.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Four Penn State Scranton students have been selected to participate as dancers in THON 2025, taking place Feb. 21 through Feb. 23 at the Bryce Jordan Center. John Evans, Paige Geisler, Matthew Reyes and Gavan Quimby were announced as the campus' THON dancers at a Silent Disco event hosted by the campus Student Government Association.
Students from Penn State Scranton’s English department attended the University of Scranton’s Distinguished Author Award Dinner, where they gained valuable insights into the writing journey of Brandy Shillace.
An approaching winter ice storm has caused Penn State Scranton to cancel classes, activities and work beginning at 5:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 to 5 AM Friday, Feb. 7. Offices, facilities and the bookstore will be closed.
Campus is closed from 5 AM to 10 AM on Friday, Jan. 31, with classes beginning and offices opening at 10 AM. Essential personnel should report as scheduled.
Campus is closed from 5 AM to 10 AM on Friday, Jan. 31, with classes beginning and offices opening at 10 AM. Essential personnel should report as scheduled.
