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Jessica R. Wiegand, a business administration: marketing concentration major from Trout Run, has been chosen as September’s Student of the Month at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Jessica R. Wiegand A member of the Wildcat cross-country team and the Blue Crew campus-pride organization, Wiegand also works part time in the college’s Student Activities Office.

Jessica R. Wiegand, a business administration: marketing concentration major from Trout Run, has been chosen as September’s Student of the Month at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Jessica R. Wiegand A member of the Wildcat cross-country team and the Blue Crew campus-pride organization, Wiegand also works part time in the college’s Student Activities Office.

The latest addition to Penn College's YouTube channel features 2010 graduate George E. Logue III, who relies on his education as the owner/chef of Acme Barbecue & Catering, a culinary staple in downtown Williamsport. "The knowledge of the professors – every single culinary or hospitality instructor – was amazing," said Logue, a proud member of a world champion barbecue team.

Depending on the preferred cliché, threes may be a threat, a charm or a crowd. For the Bennett family of Montoursville, it’s a triple blessing that all three sisters are attending Pennsylvania College of Technology. Aubrey G., 23; Ainsley R., 20; and Addey L., 19, are enrolled in a range of majors: nursing, graphic design and diesel technology, respectively.

The use of technology and propaganda by the Nazis and the Islamic State group will be examined and compared in the first presentation of the Daniel J. Doyle Technology & Society Colloquia Series, set for Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Klump Academic Center Auditorium at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.

Vinay Bahl, associate professor of sociology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been invited by the State University of New York Press to review and evaluate a book manuscript for possible publication. The manuscript deals with informal workers in India and their struggles. Bahl says informal workers comprise the majority of India’s labor force.

Planning a family trip to the amusement park during these dog days of summer? A timely addition to Penn College's YouTube channel spotlights alumnus Brian Knoebel, who used his food and hospitality management degree to secure a future in the family business: Knoebels, America's largest free-admission amusement park.

Planning a family trip to the amusement park during these dog days of summer? A timely addition to Penn College's YouTube channel spotlights alumnus Brian Knoebel, who used his food and hospitality management degree to secure a future in the family business: Knoebels, America's largest free-admission amusement park.

Students in a Catering course at Pennsylvania College of Technology will offer cooking demonstrations – and free samples – at the Williamsport Growers Market’s annual “Customer Appreciation Day” on Sept. 19. The students will prepare a variety of recipes using fresh, local ingredients donated by the market’s vendors. They’ll serve samples beginning at 8 a.m.

Students in a Catering course at Pennsylvania College of Technology will offer cooking demonstrations – and free samples – at the Williamsport Growers Market’s annual “Customer Appreciation Day” on Sept. 19. The students will prepare a variety of recipes using fresh, local ingredients donated by the market’s vendors. They’ll serve samples beginning at 8 a.m.