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Two Pennsylvania College of Technology welding students and their faculty member were among those traveling to Harrisburg in support of Penn State’s Capital Day on Monday. Capital Day, the single-largest day of advocacy, offers Penn Staters the opportunity to use their voices to speak up in support of the university’s state funding and highlight Penn State’s positive impact on the commonwealth.

Pennsylvania College of Technology dental hygiene students recently provided oral hygiene instruction and information to clients of White Deer Run of Allenwood, an addiction rehabilitation center. Sponsored by the Penn College Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association, six students spent a day at the center.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s United Campus Ministry and Cheer Team recently teamed up for their spring semester fundraiser and donated all of their profits to a local nonprofit, Family Promise of Lycoming County. UCM and the Cheer Team sold 16 boxes (96 bars) of chocolate and donated $800 in goods and necessities to Family Promise, a homeless ministry.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s United Campus Ministry and Cheer Team recently teamed up for their spring semester fundraiser and donated all of their profits to a local nonprofit, Family Promise of Lycoming County. UCM and the Cheer Team sold 16 boxes (96 bars) of chocolate and donated $800 in goods and necessities to Family Promise, a homeless ministry.

On March 19, a group of Pennsylvania College of Technology students will host the first Wildcat Forum, a series of six-to-eight-minute talks sharing the theme “What is Success?” The event is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in the Klump Academic Center Auditorium and is open to the community. Three Penn College alumni and two employees are slated to speak.

A $108,000 gift from The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation, of Harrisburg, has increased the foundation’s endowed scholarship to a balance of $3.9 million, the largest endowed scholarship at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Student recipients who meet selection criteria established by the college receive $5,000 per year – for up to four years – from the Stabler Scholarship Fund, the largest at the college.

Penn College men’s basketball teammates Mason Chapman and Michael Woolridge have been named one of five national finalists for Team IMPACT Teammate of the Year. Voting is open on the Team IMPACT website and closes at midnight on March 20. In addition to voting for "Mason and Michael," supporters can view the nomination video submitted by Mason and his mother, Megan Rogers.

Penn College men’s basketball teammates Mason Chapman and Michael Woolridge have been named one of five national finalists for Team IMPACT Teammate of the Year. Voting is open on the Team IMPACT website and closes at midnight on March 20. In addition to voting for "Mason and Michael," supporters can view the nomination video submitted by Mason and his mother, Megan Rogers.

Penn College men’s basketball teammates Mason Chapman and Michael Woolridge have been named one of five national finalists for Team IMPACT Teammate of the Year. Voting is open on the Team IMPACT website and closes at midnight on March 20. In addition to voting for "Mason and Michael," supporters can view the nomination video submitted by Mason and his mother, Megan Rogers.

An alumni-owned and operated business recently held an open house at its Montoursville facility, and Penn College leaders were among those attending the event, organized by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. A custom trailer manufacturer, Transport Custom Designs showcased its facilities and innovative designs, with company president Joseph H. Reynolds touring the Penn College visitors.