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Beekman with Ringo Starr

Beekman with Ringo Starr

Penn State Scranton alumnus Will Beekman, center, general manager of Mohegun Sun Arena at Casey Plaza,  has met a number of legendary musicians during his career, among them former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, at left. 

headshot of John Krehel

John Krehel

Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa has announced that John Krehel, in the campus' maintenance and operations department, has been named the July Employee of the Month.

4 students in a studio with a video camera, studio lighting and a green screen for video production

One Button Studio

Students can produce short videos in the One Button Studio and then edit them in the adjoining Media Lab.  The One Button Studio is equipped with a green screen and white board.  All you need is a USB storage device and the press of a button!

screenshot of fred aebli's podcast

Fred Aebli podcast

Penn State Scranton IST Lecturer and Program Co-Coordinator Fred Aebli, bottom left screen, co-hosts the weekly podcast, "Teacher's Pep Rally," with (clockwise from top left screen) Erin King, Pete Bush and Leticia Jones. The podcast is a mix of anecdotes, advice and encouragement for K-12 and college educators.  

students participate in a diversity circle group discussion

Diversity circles group during a session

Throughout July, Penn State Scranton will hold its next round of virtual Diversity Circles, a five-week experiential program where members of the campus and local communities come together as an opportunity for learning, understanding and growth. Sessions will be July 1 through July 29, each Thursday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Zoom. 

collage of diverse students

NSO Presentation - Student Engagement Slide 4 of 5

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Multicultural Resources & Programming
  • Black Student Union (BSU)
  • Indian Student Association (ISA)
  • LGBTQ+ Community
  • Student Organization of Latinos (SOL)
  • Gender Equity on Campus
  • Religious/Spiritual Community
  • Adult Learner & Veteran Community
  • Social Change & Stand for State