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A Pennsylvania College of Technology aviation student is one of 15 nationwide recipients of scholarships awarded at the recent National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas. Liam B. Rosenfield, of Goshen, Connecticut, received the William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship.

An article in Avionics News – written by retired Penn College aviation faculty member Thomas D. Inman (who continues to teach part-time) – highlights a new aviation-industry student competition at which Penn College students captured several top prizes.

The second annual Aviators Ball repeated the success of last year’s inaugural event, organized by the Student Veteran Organization and held at Penn College’s Lumley Aviation Center at the Williamsport Regional Airport in Montoursville. Among events toasting out the academic year, the semi-formal affair featured games, music, photo ops, food and Wildcat connections.

April showers and chilly temps didn't dampen the enthusiasm of Open House visitors or the Penn College family offering a warm welcome to the college's campuses on Sunday. The event was the second Open House for Spring 2025.

A foursome of Pennsylvania College of Technology aviation students “soared” above other schools at a national competition conducted at the Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix. The inaugural AEA Avionics Skills Competition tested knowledge and hands-on abilities in five skill areas.

Read the Spring 2025 edition of Penn College Magazine, featuring the feats of the Diesel Performance Club and its lightning quick “Accelerated Learning” Mack truck; the Hall of Fame-worthy tool collection of Eric L. Anstadt, assistant professor of electrical technology/occupations; the Clean Energy Center’s expanding reach; the architecture & sustainable design program’s past and present, and much more.

About 100 students at the Lumley Aviation Center experienced a state-of-the-art business jet earlier this week, courtesy of Constellation Brands Inc. The Fortune 500 company flew its Gulfstream G600 twin-engine aircraft from Battle Creek, Michigan, to the Williamsport Regional Airport as part of a recruitment effort for its summer internship program.

Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Labor & Industry Nancy A. Walker visited Williamsport on Monday and received a wide-ranging view into the innovative advancements occurring at Lycoming Engines and Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Lycoming Engines and Pennsylvania College of Technology hosted state Secretary of Labor & Industry Nancy A. Walker on Monday, providing tours of facilities and insights into the innovative work being accomplished by the longstanding corporate partners.

On the second day of "Give Thanks, Paw It Forward," the gratitude campaign highlighting Penn College students' appreciation for the support they've received during their academic journeys, Lauren D. Peck's inspiring story takes flight. A member of the Air National Guard, this aviation maintenance technology student from South Williamsport is eager to discuss the transformative impact of giving.