Students Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Construction Management Association returned victorious from the recent Associated Schools of Construction Region 1 Conference & Competition in Albany, New York, where two student teams tested their skills and received valuable industry feedback.

Exploring the creative and cultural power of visual communication, “Re-Writing the Streets 2.0: The International Language of Stickers” is on display through March 5 at The Gallery at Penn College. A lecture and exhibition reception are set for Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Representatives from across the college traveled to the Pennsylvania Farm Show – the nation’s largest indoor agricultural exhibition – during the first week of January to plant seeds of excitement about Penn College’s hands-on programs. While academic programs and support services provided activities in the college’s exhibit space in the Main Hall throughout the week, students and staff from the college’s baking & culinary program busied themselves at the Culinary Connection.

A group of Penn College landscape/plant production technology students took in the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, held last week at the Baltimore Convention Center. Considered a key resource for anyone seeking a competitive edge in the green industry, MANTS is a hub for networking, professional development and discovering the newest horticulture products and trends.

Robust enrollment in the Army ROTC program at Pennsylvania College of Technology is reflecting the school’s national rankings and designations related to the military. Penn College’s 26 cadets represent over half of the Bald Eagle Battalion, which also includes Lycoming College, Lock Haven University and Mansfield University. Four of the cadets are female students, a record high for Penn College.

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.

Kicking off the new year, “Transformative Teamwork” reflects on the business of building a positive team culture with Ian Scheller, head coach of Penn College’s women’s soccer team. In this episode of the Tomorrow Makers podcast, Scheller shares inspiring ideas and humorous anecdotes on his team.

A warm welcome is easing a chilly move-in for new and returning students this weekend at Penn College. Welcome Weekend is unfolding today through Sunday, with Spring 2025 classes starting on Monday. New students are attending various required sessions, as well as elective and social events, throughout the weekend.

Eleven Pennsylvania College of Technology collision repair and restoration students recently traveled overseas for a company-sponsored training opportunity in Germany. SATA GmbH & Co., a worldwide leader in wet paint technologies and spray guns, offered the training at its headquarters in Kornwestheim.

Pennsylvania College of Technology held its Fall 2024 Commencement on Dec. 21 in the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. Nearly 290 students petitioned to graduate. A livestream broadcast of the 90-minute ceremony was offered online and is still available for viewing.