Penn State Scranton Lecturer of Information Sciences and Technology Fred Aebli’s contribution to the Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2025 Conference — “How ChatGPT Turned My Final Exams Into AI-Powered Learning Labs" — received a Best-in-Track designation in the Innovative and Effective Digital Learning Design track.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 23 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
With Black History Month underway, campus organizers have announced upcoming events and an educational display that the campus community can check out to learn more about Black history and culture.
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.
Penn State Scranton is on a delayed start for Tuesday, Jan. 27. Offices open and classes begin at 10 a.m. Essential personnel should report as scheduled.
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.
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.
Penn State Scranton will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Tuesday, Jan. 20, welcoming members of the campus and local community for a public program focused on service, volunteerism and unity.
Events and activities commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will be held over the next few weeks at several Penn State campuses. The theme for 2026 is "Undaunted Hope."
Fred Aebli, lecturer of information science and technology at Penn State Scranton, offers some helpful tips to help avoid scams and fraud this holiday season when shopping online.
