Charrise Lamothe, a corporate communication student at Penn State Scranton, recently completed an impactful internship at SlooMoo Institute in New York.
Alumna Emily Pinto credits her experience at Penn State Scranton, where she earned a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies, with giving her the tools she needed to open her own business.
Melissa LaBuda, assistant professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Scranton, recently completed an Experiential Digital Global Engagement project with students from her course, HDFS 301: Values and Ethics in the Helping Professions and partners from Helwan University, Egypt. Her students then proceeded to participate in the Harnessing Innovation through Virtual Exchange for Enhanced Results (HIVER) program.
Public speaking is a crucial skill for any professional, and Penn State Scranton’s Corporate Communication 405: Strategic Speaking course is helping students hone this essential skill. This unique class emphasizes large-group communication in a professional setting and is designed to make students comfortable speaking in front of an unfamiliar audience.
Students from Penn State Scranton’s English department attended the University of Scranton’s Distinguished Author Award Dinner, where they gained valuable insights into the writing journey of Brandy Shillace.
Regional Chancellor Elizabeth Wright has announced that the following students at Penn State Scranton have made the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester.
Four Human Development and Family Studies students at Penn State Scranton were recently inducted into the campus' chapter of the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society.
Students from Penn State Scranton’s medieval literature class recently traveled to The Cloisters, a museum dedicated to the art and architecture of the Middle Ages, for an immersive learning experience that helped connect the class’ studies with real-world experiences through art and history.
Penn State Scranton has announced the establishment of the Lambda Omicron Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, a national organization dedicated to recognizing the achievements of first-generation college students.
Baking in the test kitchens at The Hershey Company. Studying the effects of space weather on satellite communication with NASA. Working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as a congressional intern. Planning events at the Arboretum. These activities are just a few of the many experiential learning and professional development opportunities that Penn State students gained through internships this summer.
