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Penn State Scranton orientation leaders George and Deymaliz

Scranton Orientation leaders

George Stojakovic, left, and Deymeliz Desarden-Ruperto were among six Penn State Scranton students selected by the University to serve as virtual orientation leaders this summer. The orientation leaders were tasked with providing assistance to 16,000 incoming University students.  

Penn State Scranton orientation leaders George and Deymaliz

Scranton Orientation leaders

George Stojakovic, left, and Deymeliz Desarden-Ruperto were among six Penn State Scranton students selected by the University to serve as virtual orientation leaders this summer. The orientation leaders were tasked with providing assistance to 16,000 incoming University students.  

George Stojakovic and Deymeliz Desarden-Ruperto

Scranton campus students spend summer months as virtual orientation leaders

George Stojakovic, left, and Deymeliz Desarden-Ruperto were among six Penn State Scranton students selected by the University to serve as virtual orientation leaders this summer. Other Scranton students selected were: Tabitha Boyd, Dominic Corma, Joseph Krishanda and Marisa Milton. The orientation leaders were tasked with providing assistance to 16,000 incoming University students.
An image of the Nittany Lion shrine with a blue overlay. Text in image reads, "Mask up or pack up, Penn State. Our community. Our responsibility. Whether on or off campus, we're all in this together."

Mask Up or Pack Up feature

Penn State has launched an integrated effort to remind faculty, staff and students at all campuses and in adjacent communities of the importance of doing their part to limit the spread of COVID-19.  “Mask Up or Pack Up” is a research-based campaign that is also launched in State College to create a seamless message for students and other members of the community.

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Penn State Scholarship Facts

  • Penn State scholarships and awards comprise 9% of the available funding for undergraduate students.
  • Both Pennsylvania and non-Pennsylvania residents receive equal consideration for scholarships and awards.
  • Approximately 15% of first-year students receive private scholarship support.
  • Typical Penn State scholarships/awards are between $1,500 to $7,000 per academic year.
  • 35% of first-year scholarship/award recipients are at University Park; the remaining 65% at Penn State campuses.
  • Approximately 6,700 first-year students receive a University scholarship (all campuses).
Dr. Alan Peslak at the entrance and sign to the University of Auckland

Peslak in Auckland

Penn State Scranton Professor of Information Sciences and Technology Dr. Alan Peslak recently traveled to the University of Auckland in New Zealand as part of the Joint Collaboration Development Program between the two universities.