Alumni Articles

Bruce A. Emig talks one-on-one with a student in this 2010 photo. Arrangements have been announced for Bruce A. Emig, an assistant professor of HVAC technology, who died Wednesday, May 29. An alumnus of Williamsport Area Community College and Penn College, he was a faculty member since 1989. Friends and family will be received at Sanders', 821 Diamond St., Williamsport,  from 6-8 p.m.

Two students in the School of Hospitality at Pennsylvania College of Technology were selected by faculty to receive the school’s “Award of Excellence,” which included an educational trip to the National Restaurant Association’s NRA Show 2013. The May graduates, Megan E. Endres, who earned a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and systems, and Kristina M.

John Strawbridge, left, with James Bressler, dean of applied arts at WACC With spring commencement just past, new alumni are putting their degrees to work, and, someday, will have successes to share with Penn College students working toward careers of their own.

Christopher J. Allebach, at the summit of Mount Washington Some people celebrate their dream-come-true moments by shouting, "I'm going to Disney World!" but a new Penn College alumnus literally went to extremes in marking his triumph. During a vacation in New England, Christopher J.

The dean's list for the Spring 2013 semester has been issued at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Spring 2013 graduates Cierra L. Aber, Bellefonte, Bachelor of Science, Applied Health Studies: Radiography Concentration Andrew A. Adams, Herndon, Associate of Applied Science, Surveying Technology Ashley C. Adams, Lewistown, Associate of Applied Science, Early Childhood Education Benjamin P.

Davie Jane Gilmour When Davie Jane Gilmour was named Penn College's president 15 years ago this month, her mantra of "People make the difference" quickly turned the focus back onto the human element at the root of the institution's historic success.

Pennsylvania College of Technology held three commencement ceremonies May 17-18 for more than 875 students who petitioned to graduate following the Spring 2013 semester. The Friday afternoon proceedings honored students from the schools of Business and Computer Technologies, Hospitality, and Transportation Technology.

Pennsylvania College of Technology presented Alumni Achievement and Mentorship awards during commencement ceremonies held May 17-18 at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport. The college presented an Alumni Achievement Award to Jennifer R.

Adam C. Swan Two-thirds of Susquehanna Health's Network Security Team: Penn College alumni Paul A. Roma Jr. (left), a 2008 graduate in information technology: information technology security specialist concentration, and James C. Walker, who graduated in 2011 with a degree in information technology: information assurance and security concentration. Paul C.

Thomas C. Leitzel The new president of South Florida State College began his ascent into college leadership at Williamsport Area Community College, a forerunner of Penn College. Thomas C.