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WELLSBORO, Pa. – Excellent career opportunities for licensed practical nurses exist in area hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, personal care facilities, and human service organizations. Penn College at Wellsboro’s Practical Nursing Program will host three information sessions for those interested in nursing as a career: March 2, March 16 and April 6, all at 6:30 p.m.

The vibrant sound of PCT Elvis and the Band captured the 2023 title – and the $100 top prize – at this month's Penn College Star competition in Penn's Inn. PCT Elvis and the Band Musser (left) and Courtright claimed second-place honors ... ... and Taylin Ravenscroft finished third.

Bright lights, empowering city! The CAC marquee beams with the promise of the event and reflects Penn College's proud co-sponsorship. Alison A. Diehl, executive director of the college's Clean Energy Center, networks with Alix Norte (center), a community member who supports the Clean Energy Center's impactful programs, and Shaqira S.

About 60 students vying to fill vital campus leadership roles (Resident Assistant, Presidential Student Ambassador and College Relations Community Assistant positions) drew inspiration from exemplary classmates and faculty/staff mentors during Friday's Student Staff Selection Summit in Penn's Inn.  And anyone who doubts the value of those appointments had only to listen to the day's speakers, as t

As the Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball team prepares to take the field later this week, the men’s basketball team closed out its season, the women’s basketball and wrestling teams are headed for the postseason, and the men’s lacrosse team opened its campaign with a win.

Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s basketball and wrestling teams are scheduled for postseason action on Friday, the wrestlers in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional at Ithaca College and the women’s basketball squad in the United East playoffs at SUNY Morrisville.

Rovendale Ag & Barn, a husband-and-wife agricultural business with three locations (and three decades of experience), will travel to the Schneebeli Earth Science Center during the coming week. Company representatives will be on hand to talk with students and alumni of the college's diesel technology and heavy construction equipment technology majors about a variety of employment possibilities.

Random Acts of Kindness Week and Valentine’s Day stirred an abundance of affection across the Pennsylvania College of Technology campus, including outreach to the smallest of Wildcats in the Dunham Children’s Learning Center.

Allen R. Smith, clinical director radiography, reviews X-ray images with a few of the students from Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center.

As if a high-profile football game wasn't enough, a pair of free Student Engagement-sponsored diversions – including a fanciful "Halfway to Summer Beach Party" that ushered in real-life 70-degree temps three days later – combined to fill students' weekend social calendars.

Pennsylvania College of Technology has again been nationally recognized for fostering a diverse and inclusive employment environment across its campuses. The college’s selection as one of 2023’s “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” was announced by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine and The American College Personnel Association-College Student Educators International.

Spring 2023 Penn College Magazine cover The Spring 2023 edition of Penn College Magazine is available online (and on its way to mailboxes). The issue features welding & fabrication engineering technology graduates Erin M. Beaver, ’19 and Franchesca C.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s hospitality majors have gained American Culinary Federation reaccreditation through 2029. The college was given a seven-year grant of accreditation – the longest term conferred to an institution – by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission.

BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 has joined with Pennsylvania College of Technology to offer a community documentary screening of “A Shot in the Dark” – a story about Anthony Ferraro, a blind high school wrestler who attempts to defy the odds and win a New Jersey state championship. The screening, at 6 p.m.

... and table tennis. The FOX Sports pregame show is projected on the building's western wall, while students enjoy such games as water pong ... Leedy shows off the day's green winnings. With kickoff hours away, why not enjoy some food with friends? Penn College Campus Recreation held its second "Get Rec’d" event of the spring semester on Sunday.

Among those gathering valentine goodies are Jacob M. Pusateri (at left-center), of Port Matilda, a building science & sustainable design: architectural technology concentration student and sergeant-at-arms for the college's Phi Mu Delta fraternity chapter; Gardinya K. Alkhazale (in red shirt), of Lancaster, enrolled in pre-physician assistant studies; and Savannah J.

As its basketball teams head into the final week of the regular season – with the women’s squad battling for a postseason playoff berth – Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s lacrosse players are ready to take the field.

Admissions counselor Joey A Worth Jr. stands ready to greet visitors to Booth #4620 in the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. Reuniting at the college's display area are Tyler W. Dunn (left), a 2018 graduate of the college's heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis major, and Justin W. Beishline, assistant dean of diesel technology and natural resources.

As you tune in the Super Bowl on Sunday to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs (or to catch some of the best commercials of the year), enjoy this fun fact: A former Eagles owner once took classes at a Pennsylvania College of Technology forerunner, according to news accounts at the time. Jerry Wolman, who died in 2013 at age 86, owned the Eagles from 1963-69.

During her presentation with Bucha (standing at left), White details Groff's various locations, a footprint that grew larger with the recent acquisition of Plasterer Equipment and its network of John Deere dealerships. White and Bucha aided students' career readiness through an enhanced Jenga competition, in which potential job-interview questions were written on game pieces.

Singletary's exhibit, a first of its kind for The Gallery at Penn College, runs through March 22. Thursday's scheduled artist talk and reception for John Singletary’s “Through Lines/Fault Lines” exhibit on the third floor of Madigan Library has been postponed to Wednesday, March 22.

Students express themselves through floral design. The always-appealing work of students in Karen R. Ruhl's Art of Floral Design course, seasonally accented by the Valentine bear "stuffed" into the corner of the lobby, went on temporary display inside the Schneebeli Earth Science Center's main entrance on Wednesday.

Nearly 30 Penn College students, including fraternity brothers and Wildcat athletes, joined the Community Arts Center volunteer corps for comedian Bert Kreischer's Thursday performance at the historic downtown venue. Volunteers, including dozens of Penn College students, assemble in the Community Arts Center lobby at last week's Bert Kreischer show.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Chef Charles R. Niedermyer recently presented two sessions for retail confectioners at the Philadelphia Candy Expo & Seminar Conference. Penn College baking & pastry arts students M.J. Harbron, of Pottstown, and Amber R. Harris, of Sciota, also participated, helping with setup and execution of each of the event’s seminars.

Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestlers posted a 3-0 week and the women’s and men’s basketball teams both picked up victories last week, while three esports teams are set to get into action this week. FLASHBACK Women’s basketball Hosting winless Wells College in a United East game on Tuesday, Penn College never trailed in scoring a 78-24 victory and sweeping the season series, 2–0.

A Saturday social was among highlights of the 2023 Wildcat Wrestling Alumni, Friends & Family Day at Penn College. The celebration began with three dual meets in Bardo Gymnasium, followed by a Tex-Mex buffet (and a full menu of recognition and reminiscence) in the Thompson Professional Development Center. – Photos by Tom Wilson, writer/editor-PCToday    

First Citizens Community Bank has donated $5,000 to Pennsylvania College of Technology to benefit a program enabling high school students to take courses for college credit at no cost. The Penn College Foundation is approved as an Educational Improvement Organization under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program administered by the state Department of Community & Economic Development.

Artists working in all media and living within 100 miles of Williamsport are invited to apply for “100 Miles: The 2023 Regional Juried Exhibition,” to be displayed June 1 through July 20 at The Gallery at Penn College. The “call for entries” application and additional information are available on the gallery’s website. Deadline is Feb. 28.

Nesli Alp (standing at left) enjoys her interaction with students at Wednesday's SGA Town Hall. Penn College's vice president for academic affairs/provost was the special guest for Wednesday night's Student Government Association Town Hall in the Bush Campus Center. Nesli Alp spoke with students during a well-attended Q&A session in Penn's Inn, addressing a number of relevant issues.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Board of Directors on Thursday gave the green light to develop a post-master’s certificate in nursing education, accepted the financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and approved changes to positions for two senior administrators. Also during the meeting, state Sen. Gene Yaw, who serves as board chair, presented Penn College Police Lt.

Under the watchful eyes of Webb (center) and Keating, Shatto demonstrates use of the RobotStudio software on the college’s YuMi dual-arm robot. ABB Robotics’ donation of more than $400,000 worth of industrial software brought WNEP-TV’s Chris Keating to Penn College's main campus on Thursday. Keating prepared a segment that premiered on Newswatch 16 at 5 p.m., featuring interviews with Bradley M.

Pennsylvania College of Technology Police Lt. David C. Pletz on Thursday was presented with a citation from the state Senate for his actions in the line of duty in September, when he was fired upon while responding to an off-campus incident on Vine Avenue. The citation, presented during a Penn College Board of Directors meeting, was sponsored by state Sen.

Applications are being accepted for the Steve A. Garban Grant-In-Aid at Penn State, for which Pennsylvania College of Technology students are eligible.

Delivering yet again on one of its trademark offerings, Career Services has arranged a busy lineup of networking opportunities for students and alumni during the month ahead. In a February full of special occasions – Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day and Presidents Day, among 'em – don't you dare forget these Recruitment Days! Feb. 7: Aviation – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Lumley Aviation Center Feb.

Dylan C. Godinez, a May graduate in engineering design technology, recently shared a five-minute video that he taped and edited as part of his responsibilities at The Garage Shop. "This is one of my current projects at the shop involving 3D scanning and SolidWorks weldments for a Land Speed Corvette," he said in an email to program faculty, providing the link embedded below.

Making their way on a crisp winter day Cowher (left), Martz and friends, en route to the Bush Campus Center Each “cart group” took turns going up and down in the CC elevator and waving at each other. Delight captured! Up, up ... and a wave! No matter the season ... and no matter what the groundhog says ...

Former state Rep. Garth D. Everett, whose seven terms in the General Assembly coincided with a seat on the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors, is being remembered as a genial and reliable public servant. The Loyalsock Township Republican, who represented Lycoming County's 84th District in the state house from 2007 to 2020, died Saturday, Jan. 28, on his 69th birthday.

Dietrick (right foreground) enjoys a retirees' get-together in the Keystone Dining Room in December 2011. David C. Dietrick served as a welding faculty member from August 1979 until his retirement in May 2009. David C. Dietrick, a longtime member of the welding faculty at Penn College (and its immediate predecessor, Williamsport Area Community College), died Jan. 23 at age 75.

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently presented a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students to Jada M. Buchanan, of Belleville. Buchanan is pursuing an associate degree in nursing. Her nominator wrote about Buchanan’s empathy for patients during educational rotations at clinical sites: “Jada strives to do her best in clinical, and she genuinely cares for her patients.

Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s basketball and wrestling teams both posted 2-0 records this past week. FLASHBACK Women’s basketball Penn College led for all but 59 seconds during a 68-55 win at Penn State Abington on Tuesday.

For the second consecutive year, a Pennsylvania College of Technology student has been selected to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ Student to Leadership Development Program. Elisabeth Shaffer, of Trout Run, began her three-year term on Jan. 1. The 2022 Phi Theta Kappa honor society inductee is pursuing an associate degree in radiography.

More than $5,000 in industry support is among the financial assistance to five Penn College students and two faculty members traveling to Las Vegas for the National Home Builders Association's International Building Show (Jan. 31-Feb. 2).

A global technology company is supporting Pennsylvania College of Technology by providing students with access to valuable industrial robot software. ABB Robotics, a leading robotics and machine automation supplier, has donated its RobotStudio software, valued at over $400,000. The software supports student learning within the School of Engineering Technologies.

In a room warmly enhanced by Wildcat blue uplighting, admissions counselor Michele R. Alexander addresses a full house from the Klump Academic Center Auditorium stage. Presidential Student Ambassador Eryn L. Nichols is among the friendly faces welcoming potential students and their families to campus.

A half-hour film – a collaborative production of WVIA, PBS and NPR – provides grist for a productive discussion. Valuable resources accent the presentation and follow-up. Chris Norton, senior vice president of WVIA, serves as moderator ... ... facilitating a fruitful dialogue that included insight from an authoritative panel. Seated from left are Jordan G.

Tadić interacts virtually with members of the college's SolidWorks Users Group during a Jan. 23 presentation in the Thompson Professional Development Center. The Pennsylvania College of Technology SolidWorks Users Group  held its first meeting of the new year on Monday, featuring a presentation on the computer-aided design software's surface-modeling tools.

At Penn College, every idea is worth exploring. And no concept is too challenging to consider, especially when you pursue a degree in industrial design. In a new YouTube posting, you’ll learn about a one-of-a-kind program that inspires you to flex your artistic talents, master engineering principles and create purpose-driven designs.

Students from 11 schools in the Philadelphia region will benefit from a Pennsylvania College of Technology scholarship created by The Howley Foundation, which seeks to ensure that students, regardless of economic means, receive a high-quality education.  The scholarship is expected to provide more than $3 million in funding to qualified students over the first 10 years of the program.

A mock snowball fight and a faux hockey net provide diversion in the lobby. Wildcat swag always sweetens the experience! A reindeer viewing pen near the building's west entrance lets students get enviably close to those magnificent mammals. A family-owned food truck brings comfort cuisine to the CC Loop. Make-your-own-snowflake string art made for popular takeaways.

Kimberly S. Cordrey, Lumley Aviation Center secretary, appreciates the difficulty of maneuvering a wheelchair. Hurwitz welcomes college co-workers to an informative program overview. Employees gather around to learn (and feel) how an electrical stimulation unit can strengthen muscles of the body. Back row (from left): Christof Keebaugh, assistant professor of physics; Elizabeth P.