Student Success

Two competitors present their Big Idea project via powerpoint to the audience

Scranton students compete in 2022 Big Idea Competition

Penn State Scranton hosted its eighth annual “Big Idea Competition” this spring, which gives students the opportunity to present their own five-minute business pitch, which is later judged and voted on by Penn State Scranton faculty and students.
Nursing major Megan Lucey posing in front of her research poster at this year's Penn State Scranton research fair

PaSSS Program helps students get a head start on their college career 

Every summer, Penn State Scranton offers the Pathway to Success: Summer Start (PaSSS) program, which is specifically for Commonwealth Campuses and designed to support students to make an early transition to Penn State University. Students get the tools and resources needed to increase the likelihood that they will graduate and earn their Penn State degree on time, or even early in some cases, with less loan debt. 
three students stand next to their research poster at a past fair event

Penn State Scranton's Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition back on campus

For the first time in three years, Penn State Scranton's Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition will take place in person. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, this year's event will feature the work of 112 students presenting their scholarly research and creative works through oral presentations, poster displays, gallery exhibits and artistic performances.