Faculty & Staff Articles

In a video recently produced by Penn College, Jack C. Dincher, instructor of electrical/mechatronics, highlights the ongoing buildout of the newest mechatronics lab, housed in the college’s Electrical Technologies Center.

Paul S. Schriner, a 1963 alumnus who went on to retire from the college as an associate professor of welding in 2001, died on Nov. 28. He was 86 years old.

Audriana L. Empet, director of admissions, has been named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s 2025 “Foremost Under 40” list, published on Nov. 28.

Penn College’s esports coach, Joshua D. Young, was recently appointed to the advisory committee for PlayVS College League, the largest collegiate esports league.

Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies, recently received a Pennsylvania Impact Award from City & State Pennsylvania. The awards honor 50 socially responsible citizens from across the commonwealth whose work and leadership make a meaningful impact in their professions and their communities.

Penn College News continues its regular feature: welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the People & Culture Office.

Lawrence Stabler, who became a member of the college’s Quarter Century Club before retiring as an associate professor of automotive in 1999, died Nov. 12. He was 89 years old.

Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies, is featured on the latest episode of “PA Newsmakers.” He discusses the state’s workforce needs and the role of technical education in meeting employer demand.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs recently elected Chip D. Baumgardner, associate professor of business administration/management at Pennsylvania College of Technology, to its Board of Commissioners of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree.

Chef Todd M. Keeley, assistant professor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently presented a Business of Baking for Beginners session at the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas.