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A large crowd of art lovers turned out Tuesday night for a reception and artist's talk, celebrating The Gallery at Penn College's exhibit, "Found: The Sculpture of Randall Cleaver." The artist, a Penn State graduate and Maryland resident, received a warm welcome from campus and community members.

A playful exhibit that recently opened in The Gallery at Penn College has already extended its stay. Initially set to conclude on Feb. 29, "Found: The Sculpture of Randall Cleaver" will be on display through March 29. A reception and artist's talk is set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Penn College's participation in "Dream Week," the annual communitywide celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., included a poverty simulation – a role-playing exercise centered around households where those aspirations are deferred.

The Gallery at Penn College opens the new year with an ingenious exhibit of kinetic sculptures and automata. “Found: The Sculpture of Randall Cleaver” runs Jan. 16 through March 29, with a reception and gallery talk set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Financial Aid Office is offering its resources to assist current and future college students and their families in completing the redesigned 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology initiative focused on strengthening education and employment outcomes for individuals returning to their communities after a period of incarceration has been awarded a highly competitive U.S. Department of Justice grant for $866,188.

The Susquehanna Council, Boy Scouts of America presented its 2023 Distinguished Citizen Award to Michael J. Reed, president of Pennsylvania College of Technology, and his wife, Christina Steinbacher-Reed, executive director of BLaST Intermediate Unit 17. The Distinguished Citizen honor annually recognizes local leaders who have made a substantial impact in the community. The honor was presented Nov. 28 in the Thompson Professional Development Center on the Penn College campus.

Through its Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program, First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania has awarded $75,000 to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Lycoming County Prison-to-College Program. The Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program considers requests from qualified nonprofit organizations serving the residents of the City of Williamsport and Lycoming County.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s dental hygiene program provided free oral care to 22 children and teens during a Sealant Saturday event on Nov. 4. “The future of our community’s oral health looks brighter, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our students and volunteers offering free dental services to children in need,” said Tiana L. Minnick, instructor of dental hygiene, who spearheaded the event. “It was a rewarding experience for everyone involved.”

For the past 16 years, the Community Arts Center has hosted the Skip Hunsinger Holiday Spectacular: an afternoon of holiday cheer, presents and entertainment. Made possible through the efforts of the Hunsinger family and the Community Arts Center Volunteer Corps, the annual local tradition continues Sunday, Dec. 10, as the Arts Center once again opens its doors to the community to celebrate.