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A diesel instructor at Pennsylvania College of Technology has received Caterpillar Inc.'s Pathfinder to Excellence Faculty Award in just his first year of teaching. A plaque was presented to Andy S. King, a member of the diesel equipment technology faculty at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center, during an advisory committee meeting of Caterpillar dealer representatives at the college’s Thompson Professional Development Center.

As job-seekers traveled to and from the Field House for the second day of the Career Fair on Tuesday, two construction students were diligently working behind the building on a new feature for the Athletics Department. Jacob C. Huston, a building construction technology student from Johnstown; and Corbin R. Moore, of Manheim, enrolled in residential construction & management technology, laid several courses of block – the start of a 20-foot-by-10-foot wall that will be used by the lacrosse team and others.

As part of the celebration of Campus Children's Centers Week (Oct. 2-6), youngsters from the Dunham Children’s Learning Center Birds classroom flew off to visit the two of their biggest supporters on campus: People & Culture and the President’s Office. "The Birds created a 'thank you' card with an owl reflected on it to represent how much we appreciate all the kindness and support we receive throughout the year from our college," said Linda A. Reichert, CLC director.

Nearly 300 personnel from the New York and Pennsylvania Wings of the Civil Air Patrol gathered for a cadet conference earlier this month at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Ages 12 to 18, the CAP cadets were given the opportunity to explore the following tracks: Emergency Services, Aerospace Mechanics, Aerospace Education, Leadership and Medical Services.

While the forecast delivered on its soggy promise, Wildcat Weekend proved as indestructible as any rock-solid tradition. So a couple of events were moved and a few feet got wet; no big deal. What IS consequential is that students and their families, alumni and employees enjoyed three days (and nights) of exciting events steeped in Penn College Pride.

Penn College comprised the largest showing at Sunday's Out of the Darkness Community Walk, helping to save lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Two teams – PCT Hope, organized by Mary R. Shuma Rudberg, director of counseling, and Katie L. Mackey, assistant director of disability and access resources; and the Wildcat men's basketball team – paid no heed to rain and joined other local residents in Montoursville's Indian Park.

At Penn College, you'll find a host of online programs designed to help you level up in the field you love. Whether you're interested in advancing in business or health care, these options will take you exactly where you want to go.

At Penn College, you'll find a host of online programs designed to help you level up in the field you love. Whether you're interested in advancing in business or health care, these options will take you exactly where you want to go.

William X. DeMarco never envisioned himself working a "desk job." Pursuing his passion in the great outdoors was his goal. Meet Will, a Penn College graduate (2019, landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis) who is living his dream as a conscientious business owner and high-end residential designer at Xavier Landscaping.

A themed edition of City & State Pennsylvania magazine features a pair of articles that train a revealing spotlight on Pennsylvania College of Technology's leadership and on the institutional alliances that deliver transformative opportunities to students.