Faculty & Staff Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently appointed Rachel Smith as its director of employee relations. Smith, who began her duties on Jan. 12, brings to the position more than 20 years of experience.

Thirteen students, joined by three faculty members, an assistant dean and two alumni, just wrapped up an impactful four days at World of Concrete, an international trade show that encompasses 700,000 square feet inside and outside the Las Vegas Convention Center. Among highlights, faculty members Franklin H. Reber, instructor of building construction technology, and Joe F. DiBucci, instructor of building construction technology: concrete and masonry, were interviewed on the Coatings Coffee Shop sound stage.

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.

The Gallery at Penn College is celebrating the creativity, skill and artistry of the college community with an exhibit titled “Made by Hand: An Exhibition of Tomorrow Makers.” More than 110 pieces of art from 75 students, alumni, retirees, faculty and staff will be on display through Feb. 26.

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.

Doreen Shope, who retired in 2004 as an associate professor of business administration, died Dec. 12 at the age of 82.

Jessie L. Hafner, who worked in the Admissions Office for Penn College forerunner Williamsport Area Community College, died on Dec. 6. She was 101 years old.

The Penn College Workforce Development polymers team recently attended the Da Vinci Science Center’s Manufacturing Career Connection Day in Allentown. More than 500 students attended from Lehigh Valley schools.

Nearly 311 students have petitioned to graduate following the Fall 2025 semester at Pennsylvania College of Technology. A commencement ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center.

Chef Charles R. Niedermyer, instructor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was selected to serve on the advisory council for the 2026 Salon du Chocolat New York.