Christopher J. Holley, associate professor of automotive technology, recently contributed a story to the online publication Mopar Connection Magazine. His piece examines how Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars – vehicles characterized by a futuristic, streamlined appearance – in the mid to late 1950s shaped the auto industry in the latter half of the century.
Christopher J. Holley, assistant professor of automotive technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was featured in a July 25 report by Spectrum News 1, of Columbus, Ohio. The cable television news outlet covered the 2024 Battery Electric Vehicle Summer Institute at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, attended by Holley and his Penn College colleague, Charles F. Probst, automotive/Honda PACT instructor.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student is one of 20 individuals nationwide to receive a scholarship from a foundation that champions skilled trade careers in automotive restoration. The Piston Foundation named Connor M. Hecei, of Warren, as one of its Piston Scholars for the Fall 2024 semester. The scholarship is worth up to $5,000, based on financial need.
The Tomorrow Makers podcast rolls into its 20th episode with “The Road to Automotive” with Chris Holley, assistant professor of automotive at Penn College. Chris began his automotive path selling tires at Sears (while enrolled in computer science classes, following his father’s occupation). However, the long and winding road of automotive excitement beckoned. Be sure to enjoy the ride with this engaging, authentic conversation.
Two automotive influencers, four alumni and numerous car dealerships and vehicles rolled onto campus recently, greeted by gorgeous spring weather and excited automotive students and faculty. “Auto Fest” was held in and around Penn College’s Thompson Professional Development Center.
Penn College automotive technology student Zachary A. Wiernusz is featured on the Piston Foundation's blog. An independent public charity that helps young car enthusiasts gain access to education and training to begin careers as classic car technicians, the foundation awarded Wiernusz a Piston Scholarship.
Five collision repair technology graduates from 2012 offered career insights to today’s students during a recent visit to the Collision Repair Operations class taught by Eric. D. Pruden, instructor of automotive technology. John Brungard, Derek Finkenbinder, Patrick McTague, Jacob Wood and Chad Zepp shared their career paths with the students.
A dedicated group from Pennsylvania College of Technology posted a strong showing at the 2024 Toyota Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York. The contingent – consisting of 10 students from the Penn College Motorsports Association and two faculty members – earned several awards at the recent event, held at the Watkins Glen International race course.
Classes resume today – Thursday, April 11 – in the Automotive Technology Center. Power is restored, and the building is now accessible.
Friday’s “Centre County Report” featured a story on Penn College’s Transportation Scholars program. The weekly broadcast -- produced by students in the capstone broadcast journalism course in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State – included an interview with Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies.
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