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The words Giving Tuesday, stacked on top of each other in blue and red

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The University’s seventh GivingTuesday celebration will launch early at 6:55 p.m. EST on Nov. 29 — or 18:55 in military time, a nod to the year of Penn State's founding — and run until midnight on Nov. 30.

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Small Campus Big Degrees

Degree programs that you can complete at Penn State Scranton include: 

  • Biology 
  • Business 
  • Corporate Communication 
  • English 
  • Human Development and Family Studies 
  • Information Sciences and Technology 
  • Information Technology 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Multidisciplinary Studies 
  • Nursing 
  • Project and Supply Chain Management 
  • Psychology
     
A graphic that reads "CAB, HDFS and SNA food drive; Nov. 1-19, 2021. Drop-off location: HDFS Suite in Dawson"

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The HDFS Community Club, the Campus Activities Board (CAB), and the Student Nurses Association (SNA) at Penn State Scranton are putting together a food drive for students and their families during the holiday season. The food drive is now underway and will be running until Nov. 19.

a group of female Indian students dressed in formal gowns for Diwali 2019

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Diwali is a cultural celebration that has been celebrated at Penn State Scranton for several years. Last year, due to COVID-19, the campus could not host an in-person celebration, but is looking forward to the 2021 joint celebration of the holiday with several other Penn State campuses, in conjunction with Penn State Global.

A graphic that reads "CAB, HDFS and SNA food drive; Nov. 1-19, 2021. Drop-off location: HDFS Suite in Dawson"

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The HDFS Community Club, the Campus Activities Board (CAB), and the Student Nurses Association (SNA) at Penn State Scranton are putting together a food drive for students and their families during the holiday season. The food drive is now underway and will be running until Nov. 19.

headshot of matthew nied, Penn State Scranton director of student services

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Matthew Nied has promoted to director of Student Services and Engagement at Penn State Scranton.

headshot of Kate Lafferty Danner

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Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa has announced that Writing Center Coordinator Kate Lafferty Danner has been named the campus' Employee of the Month for November.

Vaida receiving Ridge View Award

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Dr. Marwan Wafa, right, Penn State Scranton chancellor, presents Ann Vaida, newly inducted member of the campus’ Ridge View Society,  with the traditional  Ridge View Society sculpture for her generosity in establishing the Richard K. and Marianne Byron Open Doors Scholarship at the campus.

President Barron virtual commencement

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Penn State President Eric J. Barron welcomed graduates, families and friends to the livestream of Spring 2020 Commencement ceremony on the afternoon of May 9, 2020. The broadcast also included live remarks from Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas Jones, along with a variety of videotaped features and special guest appearances.