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In the spotlight for the first time at the Community Arts Center was the Billtown Brawl, matching Pennsylvania College of Technology's wrestling team against Lycoming College. Touted as the first-of-its-kind event in central Pennsylvania, with NCAA-division wrestlers battling it out on a theater stage, the contest drew a crowd exceeding 350 to the downtown Williamsport venue.

Hands-on experiences in 10 labs were enjoyed by 236 high school students enrolled in Penn College Dual Enrollment courses at their schools. During their day on Pennsylvania College of Technology's campus, the special guests also heard from representatives of the Admissions and Financial Aid offices and the Center for Academic Excellence.

For the fifth time, Susquehanna Community Bank has made an Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program donation to the Pennsylvania College of Technology Foundation to assist with dual enrollment at the college. The bank’s $1,000 EITC donation will benefit the Penn College Dual Enrollment program, which enables academically qualified high school and career and technology center students to take tuition-free courses for college credit.

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.