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Scranton THON Dancers, Alexis Colasurdo and Airiana Scarfo stand side by side making the Four Diamonds hand symbol, with illuminated “FTK” letters glowing in the background.

Penn State Scranton names this year's THON dancers

Penn State Scranton announced Alexis Colasurdo and Airiana Scarfo as its 2026 THON dancers. The pair will represent the campus in the 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon Feb. 20–22 at the Bryce Jordan Center, supporting Four Diamonds and families affected by pediatric cancer.
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Penn State Scranton will be closed from 5 a.m. Monday, January 26 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to the impending winter storm. Essential employees should report as scheduled.

The words Weather ALERT with a snowy background

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Penn State Scranton will be closed from 5 a.m. Monday, January 26 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to the impending winter storm. Essential employees should report as scheduled.

Local activist Amber Viola stands at podium holding microphone with american flag and blue wall with Penn State Scranton logo behind her

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Amber Viola, a Northeastern Pennsylvania native, U.S. Navy veteran and community activist, spoke to students, faculty, staff and local residents about service, resilience and community engagement during Penn State Scranton's 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative event on Jan. 20.

Local activist Amber Viola stands at podium holding microphone with american flag and blue wall with Penn State Scranton logo behind her

Penn State Scranton honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at annual event

Penn State Scranton marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20 with its annual commemorative luncheon event, which this year reflected the King Center’s 2026 theme, “Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way.” The program featured Amber Viola, a Northeastern Pennsylvania native, U.S. Navy veteran and community activist, who spoke to students, faculty, staff and local residents about service, resilience and community engagement.