Alumni Articles

From the boardroom to the job site, construction managers call the shots. They take the lead to ensure building projects are completed on time and within budget. Take a look at Penn College's bachelor of science degree in construction management, meet a few soon-to-be construction managers and see how they’re preparing to rise to the top of this dynamic and exciting career field.

Whether accessed on a smartphone, a personal computer or an elaborate home system, video games are the nation’s leading source of entertainment. According to the Entertainment Software Association, about 65% of American adults play video games. Anna-Maree Manciet is one of the estimated 164 million adult gamers.

Get an insider's look at Penn College's graphic design program through an engaging video created and edited by Luke A. Bierly, a 2019 alumnus of the major. "A graphic designer isn't just somebody who's solid in art, or can draw, or can build websites," instructor Nicholas L. Stephenson says in the three-minute piece, which has been added to the college YouTube channel.

A December graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology, whose family’s tree care business in suburban Philadelphia fueled his choice of both college and career, recently arranged for the donation of a newly reconditioned chipper to his alma mater’s forestry program. Thanks to the resourcefulness of Michael S.

After advancing to the “Grand Finale” of a five-episode “Chopped” championship, Chef Kristina Wisneski, ’13, was eliminated in the finale’s second round, which aired Tuesday on Food Network. Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, a past "Chopped" champion and one of three judges for the show's "$50,000 Champs Challenge: Grand Finale" checks in on Chef Kristina Wisneski.

Walker and Allebach reunite at an industry event in Nashville, Tenn. An assistant professor of engineering design technology attended 3DExperience World 2020, a Feb. 9-12 event dedicated to the three-dimensional design and engineering community. Penn College's Katherine A.

Penn College's director of career services was among the higher-education professionals interviewed for a Wednesday pahomepage.com feature about students' preparation for postgraduate employment.

Penn College's expanded and enhanced welding lab, unveiled in dedication ceremonies on Feb. 6, is featured in a new video on the college's YouTube channel. At 55,000-plus square feet, it is believed to be the largest such facility in higher education nationwide.

An expanded and enhanced welding lab – at 55,000-plus square feet, believed to be the largest such facility in higher education nationwide – was dedicated on Feb. 6 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The Welding Expansion Project, funded in part by a $2 million grant from the U.S.

2013 Penn College culinary arts and systems graduate Kristina Wisneski was the last chef standing in a championship episode of Food Network’s “Chopped” competition show. The episode, “$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 3,” premiered Tuesday and pitted Wisneski, who also won an episode that first aired in February 2019, against three other champions.