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With a year of experience under their belts, a young core of Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball players enters this season with a new focus and a “taking care of business” attitude that veteran coach Chris Howard translates into on-field success. Howard’s 19th edition is scheduled to open its season at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday at first-time opponent Gettysburg College.

The Community Arts Center has received a $2,500 donation from Fulton Bank as part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. “Fulton Bank is proud to support the educational initiatives at the Community Arts Center through the EITC program,” shared Leslie Temple, senior vice president market leader/business development, Fulton Bank.

Penn College Athletics recently hosted its 10th National Girls & Women in Sports Day clinic. Over 60 young participants signed up for this year’s event and had the opportunity to participate in five of the college’s women’s sports: basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s basketball team rides a four-game win streak into the United East playoffs and coach Britni Mohney believes it is peaking at just the right time. Seeded fourth, Penn College will host either fifth-seeded Bryn Athyn or 12th-seeded Cedar Crest College in a 1 p.m. Saturday quarterfinal game, pending the outcome of the Bryn Athyn/Cedar Crest first-round contest on Wednesday night.

Two residential construction textbooks authored by a Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member were published recently by The Goodheart-Wilcox Co. Inc. Jack Jones, associate professor of building construction technology, wrote a new textbook: “Principles of Residential Construction: Essential Skills and Practices,” and authored the 14th edition of “Modern Carpentry.”

The late-season tests experienced by the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s basketball team may prove beneficial as it enters the United East playoffs on Wednesday. The Wildcats, seeded 12th, will travel to fifth-seeded St. Mary’s (Md.) College for a 6 p.m. tip-off. Penn College enters with records of 8-17 overall and 6-10 in the UE.

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently bestowed a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students on Elexus J. Dunkleberger, of Hughesville. Dunkleberger, who completed an associate degree in nursing from the college in December, was one of 15 nominees for the award following the Fall 2024 semester. She received nominations from two fellow students and from a family member of a patient she cared for during a clinical education experience.

Over 65 Penn College students engaged with 16 employers at the Human Services & Restorative Justice Internship and Job Expo. “Engaging with employers early and often helps students gain a clearer understanding of career possibilities and build meaningful professional connections," said Elizabeth E. Winder, associate professor of human services & restorative justice.

Penn College’s Fitness Center held a Student Member Appreciation Day. “We wanted to show our appreciation to students who regularly use the Fitness Center by rewarding them with some goodies,” said Gayle M. Kielwein, coordinator of student engagement operations. “Treats were pina colada and strawberry smoothies, various ‘healthier’ snacks, and some awesome giveaways.”

With a wrestling conference championship in the bag and playoffs looming for the basketball teams, the winter sports season has been great for Pennsylvania College of Technology athletics.