Giving Articles

Larry A. Ward, a longtime benefactor and distinguished alumnus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, has added to his philanthropic legacy by establishing three $100,000 endowed scholarships at the institution.

An overflow lab for Pennsylvania College of Technology’s building automation program is receiving an intensive upgrade through the support of a longtime corporate partner and the hands-on work of students.

Penn College’s annual Scholarship Luncheon convened on Sunday, providing an opportunity for scholarship supporters, recipients and their families to connect with one another.

Pennsylvania College of Technology radiography alumna Kianna A. Rizzo recently visited campus to provide an interactive presentation for students in the advanced modalities class, which explores post-graduation pathways in the field of imaging.

Pennsylvania College of Technology collision repair and restoration students are benefiting from new cordless power tools purchased via a grant from a national foundation.

The Penn College Community Arts Center recently received a $2,500 donation from Fulton Bank through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. This contribution supports the Arts Center’s mission to provide accessible arts programming and cultural experiences to students in the region.

GT&E, a long-standing supporter of Pennsylvania College of Technology, offered free rentals on two pieces of equipment and an educational discount on a third in 2025. The business also sponsored the college’s 2025 Diesel Summer Camp and has supported the annual Diesel Technology Competition for several years.

Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of $40,000 in grant funding from the EQT Foundation in support of two initiatives benefiting K-12 students. The money will be split evenly between STEMFest, a hands-on engagement day highlighting technical careers, and the Journey Bank Community Arts Center’s Educational Series, which provides annual arts programming and classroom resources.

Thanks to the generosity of two companies, Pennsylvania College of Technology has a new crane system in its 55,000-plus-square-foot welding facility.

Woodlands Bank recently contributed $10,000 to the Penn College Community Arts Center through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.