Six Penn State faculty members have received the 2024 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. They are Sommar Chilton, associate teaching professor of communication sciences and disorders in the College of Health and Human Development; Linda Istanbulli, Caroline D. Eckhardt Early Career Professor of Comparative Literature and assistant professor of comparative literature and Arabic in the College of the Liberal Arts; Siu Ling "Pansy" Leung, associate teaching professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering; Kuei-Nuan Lin, associate professor of mathematics at Penn State Greater Allegheny; Sarah Nilson, assistant professor of biology at Penn State Beaver; and Kara Stone, assistant teaching professor of English at Penn State Scranton.
Penn State Scranton’s Center for Business Development and Community Outreach department is gearing up for its popular Nittany Cub Summer Camps, offering a blend of fun and educational experiences for children. Penn State alumni and employees are eligible for exclusive discounts.
Penn State Scranton Associate Professor of Biology Dale Holen has been awarded the Northeast Algal Society Frank Shipley Collins award for meritorious service to society. Holen's involvement with the Northeast Algal Society spans several years, with his role evolving from attendee to active participant.
As April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Penn State Scranton is stepping up to raise awareness and provide support for survivors of sexual abuse with a series of events throughout the month. One of the standout events, scheduled for noon on Thursday, April 11 in The View Cafe, is a therapeutic art activity called “Freedom Flies,” organized by HDFS Assistant Teaching Professor Melissa LaBuda and Smith.
When Penn State Scranton celebrates commencement on May 4, it will continue its long-standing tradition of having student marshals from each academic program lead their fellow graduates in the commencement ceremony procession.
Antonio Pugliese, a soon-to-be mechanical engineering graduate at Penn State Scranton, will serve as his major's student marshal. In this Q&A, Pugliese reminisces about cherished memories and valuable learning experiences, while offering advice to students to embrace involvement and leadership opportunities for a fulling collegiate journey.
Penn State Scranton showcases student marshals leading the commencement ceremony, including Alexandra Bouselli, an English major with plans for graduate school and an editorial career, who reflects on cherished memories, favorite learning experiences and the supportive communicate that helped shape her college journey.
Meet Gretchen Gilia, our campus' HDFS student marshal, who will lead the group of HDFS grads at our 56th commencement ceremony on May 4 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Gilia shared her story about her Penn State Scranton journey, future plans, and advice for incoming students.
