Student Life Articles

Wildcat Weekend welcomed hundreds to campus Sept. 18-20, providing activities for parents and families eager to visit with their students and alumni catching up with the college and one another.

Hoping to rebound from a hard-luck result in May in New York, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Baja SAE team is aiming for a top finish at this week’s season-ending competition in Nashport, Ohio.

Two September events introduced students to the community’s boundless resources, including opportunities for part-time work, on-campus involvement and personal growth.

Wildcat Wars – a night of games between residence halls at UPMC Field – returned last week with its typical frivolity and team spirit. The event provides a chance for residence hall students to connect and build community – and to garner bragging rights for the coming year.

They didn’t play in the game, but the Penn College women’s softball team made history at the 2026 MLB Little League Classic. The team formed the tarp crew for the game between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. It’s believed to be one of the few times, if not the first, in Major League Baseball annals for an all-female tarp crew to work a game.

Playing with pups, crafting dorm décor, and enjoying the activities of Friday Night Fest in Rose Street Commons were among a wealth of activities available to students as they settle in to the fall semester.

The first day of classes brought a welcome return of activity to many Penn College spaces that haven’t seen students since May. (But rest assured, plenty of spaces were still busy with classes, summer camps, renovations and more.) Penn College social media specialist Rob Hinkal captured a glimpse of the activity as students made their way to Monday morning classes and activities.

First-year students began their Penn College journeys Aug. 12 when, with a little help from family, resident assistants and campus volunteers, on-campus residents moved into their new homes-away-from home in Rose Street Commons.

Eight students participated in the new Penn College Leadership Development program last week, spending seven days learning the principles of leadership, exploring their own strengths and leadership style, and meeting community and corporate leaders.

Pennsylvania College of Technology and Lycoming College teamed up in the spring to present students with a chance to explore various cultures and study abroad opportunities.