Alumni Articles

Two sections of the Technical Drawing-Related Disciplines class, consisting of 23 students, recently toured High Steel Structures LLC in Williamsport. The company is one of the largest steel fabricators in North America.

More than 350 students have petitioned to graduate following the Fall 2023 semester at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The college will hold a commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Community Arts Center. The ceremony, which will be livestreamed, is open only to students who are registered to participate and ticketed guests. More than 240 students are expected to march in the proceedings.

Penn College's 2022-23 Impact Report is available online. The report, titled "Worth the Investment," features a video message from President Michael J. Reed and reviews a few of the myriad ways Penn College, through the efforts of employees, students, alumni and supporters, made its mark in the workforce and touched communities near and far.

The Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers, who carry on the long-standing traditions and culture of their Indigenous ancestors, traveled to Penn College for a Thursday performance in Penn's Inn. More than 50 people attended the educational and entertaining event – many as active participants – helping the college observe National American Indian Heritage Month.

Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty and students recently lent their knowledge as presenters and assistants at the Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia’s fall event. In addition, a Penn College instructor was presented the association’s 2023 “Candy Hook Award,” and the association announced its intent to establish an annual scholarship for the college’s students.

As part of "Give Thanks" week, a team from Alumni Relations delivered small gifts of appreciation to 147 alumni employees across all sites at Penn College. Alumni employees had the choice of $5 added to their Dining Services accounts or a box of goodies from Le Jeune Chef Restaurant.

Penn College's first-ever Veterans Week offered a range of activities for faculty/staff, students and alumni who are veterans of – or are still serving in – the nation's armed forces. Included on the comprehensive schedule were informational displays, shared profiles of representative service members and communal meals. Friday's brunch featured presentation of the Veteran Student Success Award, a planned annual tribute to an academic mentor for students with military experience.

On this Veterans Day weekend, Penn College News honors the students, alumni, faculty and staff who have selflessly served (or continue to serve) their country. Members of the college community are encouraged to join in acknowledging these colleagues, who are among those to whom we pay tribute.

Twenty Pennsylvania College of Technology retirees recently joined the College Relations staff for the inaugural Retirees' Luncheon in the Thompson Professional Development Center. The retirees were greeted by Kimberly R. Cassel, college relations director, setting the tone for a very energetic morning filled with student presentations and updates on campus happenings. Loni N. Kline, senior vice president for college relations, warmly welcomed attendees back to campus.

As a week of ice-scraper mornings temporarily surrendered to warmer temps and plentiful sunshine, the final Open House of the Fall 2023 semester attracted a lively crowd of aspiring Penn College students and their families. Faculty/staff, students and alumni combined to make it an informative day for visitors, who filled their Sunday with tours – both general and pinpointed to their specific interests – and a variety of optional activities focused on academic and campus life.