This spring, Penn State Scranton will once again showcase the wide-ranging scholarly and creative talents of its students at the annual Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition, scheduled for the week of April 5-9. The event will once again be presented as an Online Web Showcase due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Penn State is planning a phased return over the summer semester to a full on-campus learning environment for fall 2021. The University’s priorities continue to be the health and well-being of its students, faculty, staff and local communities, and the plans for expanded in-person classes have the flexibility built in to quickly respond to changing pandemic conditions, if necessary.
On March 3, Penn State Laureate David Witwer will present "Searching for Jimmy Hoffa: The Disappearance of America's Most Notorious Labor Leader and Why It Still Matters Today" during a virtual Zoom discussion about the infamous teamster's leader.
Penn State student organizations and units at campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events in honor of National Women’s History Month. Here’s a look at some of the events taking place at the University’s campuses during the month of March.
Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa has announced that Athletics Programs Coordinator Sara Rinkunas is the campus' Employee of the Month for March.
Recently close to 700 Penn State Scranton students and faculty were tested for COVID-19, as per University requirements, and there were zero cases of the virus reported -- great news for the campus and the University.
Penn State Laureate David Witwer’s fascinating lecture, “Searching for Jimmy Hoffa: The Disappearance of America’s Most Notorious Labor Leader and Why It Still Matters Today,” was presented virtually to the Penn State Scranton campus community on Wednesday, March 3.
As of March 1 (the conclusion of the universal required re-testing period), the University is conducting random testing of between 1% and 2% of the University’s population of students and employees living, learning or working on campus as well as those who access campus.
Despite the restrictions put in place by the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State Scranton's Student Government Association is maintaining a vigorous schedule — from hosting virtual events, to investigating potential campus improvement projects, to coordinating with the Student Senate and campus clubs on addressing important student-centric issues.
Penn State Scranton is hosting a series of Virtual Cultural Cooking Classes featuring registered dietitian nutritionist Jodi Greebel. The next class, slated for Tuesday, March 23, will feature an Indian-themed menu.
