Penn College News

President Reed welcomes state policy committee

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Photos by Alexandra Butler, photographer/photo editor

Penn College President Michael J. Reed was among those delivering welcoming remarks at Wednesday’s state Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing, held in the college’s Thompson Professional Development Center. The focus of the session was to review flood mitigation and stream maintenance strategies.

Also sharing opening comments were Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), committee chairman, and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of Penn College’s Board of Directors.

Hearing participants included numerous state, county and township officials, representing environmental, recreational, agricultural, public safety and governmental interests.

Penn College President Michael J. Reed (far left) welcomes the state Senate Majority Policy Committee and shares recent college successes.

The hearing was held in the college's Thompson Professional Development Center.

State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), who chairs Penn College’s Board of Directors, addresses the gathering. On left is state Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83), a college alumnus.