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Meet the Marshal: Multidisciplinary studies student marshal, Zachary Hensel

Meet Zachary Hensel, Penn State Scranton's multidisciplinary studies student marshal, who will lead the group of multidisciplinary studies grads at the campus' 57th commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Hensel shared insights about his Penn State Scranton journey, future plans and advice for incoming students.
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Meet the Marshal: Psychology student marshal, Elizabeth Morris

Meet Elizabeth Morris, Penn State Scranton's psychology student marshal, who will lead the group of psychology grads at the campus' 57th commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Morris shared insights about her Penn State Scranton journey, future plans and advice for incoming students.
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Meet the Marshal: Mechanical Engineering student marshal, Zackery Gray

Zackery Gray, Penn State Scranton's Mechanical Engineering student marshal, will lead the group of mechanical engineering grads at the campus' 57th commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Gray shared insights about his Penn State Scranton journey, future plans and advice for incoming students.
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Meet the Marshal: English student marshal, Halle O’Neil

Meet Halle O’Neil, Penn State Scranton's English student marshal, who will lead the group of English grads at the campus' 57th commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. O’Neil shared insights about her Penn State Scranton journey, future plans and advice for incoming students.
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Penn State Scranton student marshals announced for 57th commencement ceremony

Penn State Scranton has named its student marshals for the 57th commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.These graduates, recognized for achieving the highest cumulative grade point average in their academic programs, will lead their classmates during the ceremony and be honored for their academic contributions and campus involvement. 
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Public support matters for sustainable energy investments, researchers find

Penn State Scranton Assistant Professor of Business Nonna Sorokina gave a presentation on research exploring sustainable energy investments. The research involved collaboration with several colleagues, including Saya Lee, assistant professor in the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering at Penn State, and Darshana Sunoj and Hyungjin Kim, graduates of the Penn State Department of Economics.
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Student research showcased at Scranton Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition

Over 100 students showcased their research at Penn State Scranton’s 2025 Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition, held at the campus earlier this month. Students from a variety of academic disciplines participated in poster exhibits, panel discussions and presentations and artistic projects, with select faculty and staff judging the submissions and naming the winning projects.
Professor Meg Van Etten and students work with plants in the campus' bio lab

Penn State Scranton students are ‘planting the moon’ in research challenge

Penn State Scranton’s Associate Professor of Biology and Biology and Science Program Coordinator Megan Van Etten and five students are working to find out what crops will grow best in space as part of the "Plant the Moon Challenge." They will present their work at the campus’ Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition today (April 9) and submit their final report to the national challenge on April 13.