Nursing & Health Sciences Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology radiography alumna Kianna A. Rizzo, of Elysburg, 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 presented the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students to student John P. Murphy, of Williamsport.

Seven area schools recently brought 142 students to Penn College for a Dual Enrollment Visit Day, introducing individuals to the college’s School of Nursing & Health Sciences.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Kelsey L. Bennett, of Hughesville, a second-year radiography student, has been selected by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists to participate in the Student Leadership Development Program.

Dottie Mathers, a retired critical care nurse and professor of nursing at Penn College for nearly 30 years, was celebrating 49 ½ years of marriage with her husband, Dan, when things took an unexpected turn at a Pittsburgh dining establishment.

Three members of Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives visited the college’s true-to-life physician assistant labs this week, learning more about how Penn College educates future health care practitioners.

Shawn A. Kiser, director of the dental hygiene program at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently was honored with the William K. Collins Sr. Meritorious Service Award from the American Board of Dental Examiners.

Approximately 30 guests attended the annual gala of Penn College’s Student Nurses’ Association. The event featured a catered meal, raffle baskets and bingo.

Pennsylvania College of Technology will again showcase its hands-on applied technology education for the thousands who attend the Pennsylvania Farm Show. The 2026 show, themed “Growing a Nation,” is slated Jan. 10-17 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg.

Twenty-six physician assistant students in their clinical year recently completed mock interviews with Center for Career Design staff and physician assistant program alumni.