Seventeen Pennsylvania College of Technology students recently returned from the Dominican Republic, where they provided dental care to children at six schools in the Las Terrenas area. The students are pursuing bachelor’s degrees in dental hygiene.
Pennsylvania College of Technology held its Summer Commencement on Saturday at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. Lara K. Duke, of Swengel, who received an Associate of Applied Science degree in physical therapist assistant, was the student speaker for the 11 a.m. ceremony. Nearly 250 degrees were conferred by President Davie Jane Gilmour and John M.
Pennsylvania College of Technology has presented student achievement awards to its Summer 2018 graduates. A commencement ceremony was held Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport. The award winners, their hometowns and academic majors are: President’s Award, presented for leadership and service to the college: Amanda Ellen Stopper, Williamsport, physical therapist assistant.
Engineering and industrial design students at Pennsylvania College of Technology proved their software acumen by passing prominent industry certification exams during the 2017-18 academic year. Twenty-nine students successfully completed the Certified SolidWorks Associate exam, 12 students passed the Certified SolidWorks Professional test and two students earned Autodesk Inventor certification.
An event conceived and managed by a Pennsylvania College of Technology student recently raised $2,460 for a nonprofit animal shelter and helped to find homes for several dogs. Victoria A. Sosar, of Berwick, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration: sport and event management.
A bagpiper pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Pennsylvania College of Technology helped to make a terminally ill World War II veteran’s dying wish come true when he played outside the man’s Montgomery County home on July 26. “I can’t believe this. I hope I deserve it,” 96-year-old Harry Snyder told a WTXF television reporter after Jeffrey T.
Members of the physician assistant Class of 2019 gather to celebrate their move from classroom to clinical learning. Hannah M. Frantz, of Hershey, accepts a hug from Christine Frantz, who presented her pin. White coats were given by instructor Larissa D. Whitney, and each student chose an individual to attach his or her pin. Jennifer L.
Connections Links (front row, from left): David A. Gadalla, Mechanicsburg, aviation maintenance technology: Margo L. Rudy, Hollidaysburg, health information technology; Kaylee M. Griffth, Moscow, applied innovation; Lindsey A. King, Hanover, applied health studies: occupational therapy assistant concentration. Back row, from left, are: Kacie C. Snyder, Bangor, pre-nursing; Emily K.
The Dunham Children’s Learning Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology received a $92,118 grant to help reduce child care fees for eligible students who enroll their children at the facility. The CCAMPIS grant was issued by the U.S. Department of Education. The abbreviation stands for Child Care Access Means Parents in School.
Nearly 250 students have petitioned to graduate in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Summer 2018 Commencement ceremony, scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Community Arts Center. The student speaker will be Lara K. Duke, of Swengel, Union County, who will receive an Associate of Applied Science in physical therapist assistant.
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