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The Student Veteran Organization surprised Penn College President Michael J. Reed by presenting him with its Veteran Student Success Award on Thursday. The honor recognizes faculty or staff who go above and beyond to support student veterans in achieving their academic goals.

Penn College joined The Guthrie Clinic in hosting the Northern Tier Regional Rural Health Summit on Wednesday. More than 100 health care leaders, policymakers and community partners converged on Penn College’s main campus to address pressing challenges and opportunities facing rural health care in Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties.

Pennsylvania College of Technology leaders highlighted the vital role of the institution in the age of artificial intelligence and automation at the recent Global Impact Forum in Pittsburgh.

The Dunham Children’s Learning Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology served as the perfect setting for a visit Wednesday by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, as she announced important child care policy priorities. “I can’t imagine a nicer place for a child to receive early learning than this one,” Secy. Arkoosh said, as she toured Penn College’s child care facility. “The enthusiasm is evident when you walk through the door.”

Pennsylvania College of Technology has been named the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania 2025 Partner of the Year for its strong support of the student-led organization – a renowned champion of the skilled trades – for nearly five decades. Penn College President Michael J. Reed accepted the award for the college at the State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Cue the cards! President Michael J. Reed sits down for a relaxed pop quiz, covering a range of personal, professional and Penn College-oriented topics.

Michael J. Reed, president of Pennsylvania College of Technology, addressed the Opening General Session of the 44th annual conference of the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania, held Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Williamsport. Delivering the keynote address at the session was Michael B. Carroll, state secretary of transportation.

Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and Director of the Domestic Policy Counsel/White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden took a few moments to answer questions following their July 11, 2024, announcement event at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The officials announced nationwide grant funding for apprenticeship initiatives totaling $244 million. Penn College is the recipient of a $4 million grant to expand its existing apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.

A $4 million federal grant will empower Pennsylvania College of Technology to continue serving as a key provider of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training programs statewide and beyond in response to employer demand for more workers in advanced manufacturing. The Apprenticeship Building America grant was announced today during a U.S. Department of Labor event with remarks delivered by Julie Su, acting secretary of labor, and Neera Tanden, White House domestic policy advisor.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology Foundation’s 38th Annual Golf Classic raised $120,000 recently for student scholarships. Including this year’s fundraising effort, the Penn College Foundation Golf Classic Scholarship Fund now exceeds $2.2 million. Proceeds from the Golf Classic – along with accumulated investment income – created the endowed scholarship fund, one of the foundation’s largest.