Penn College’s Wayne R. Sheppard, assistant professor of construction management, and student Noah H. Jumper, of Shippensburg, were quoted in an article published in the March issue of Construction Executive magazine. In a story titled “Generation Yes: Recruiting today’s construction management students,” Sheppard and Jumper, a senior in the construction management major, offered insight to employers looking to hire upcoming construction management graduates.
Faculty, student quoted in construction trade magazine Published 03.07.2024 News Construction Management Engineering Technologies Faculty & Staff Students Home Page contents Penn College’s Wayne R. Sheppard, assistant professor of construction management, and student Noah H. Jumper, of Shippensburg, were quoted in an article published in the March issue of Construction Executive magazine. In a story titled “Generation Yes: Recruiting today’s construction management students,” Sheppard and Jumper, a senior …

Sarah F. Marino, an enrollment counselor in the Admissions Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been selected for the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s NEXT program. Marino was chosen among several applicants from within Pennsylvania and will be one of three participants sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling.
Marino selected for national leadership program Published 03.06.2024 News Admissions Counselors Enrollment Admissions Faculty & Staff Professional organizations Home Page contents Sarah F. Marino, an enrollment counselor in the Admissions Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been selected for the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s NEXT program. Marino was chosen among several applicants from within Pennsylvania and will be one of three participants sponsored by the …

The second annual Night of Empowerment drew an enthusiastic crowd of more than 150 community members to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Klump Academic Center Auditorium. Hosted by the Williamsport Representation Council, the recent gathering offered opportunities for networking and inspiring discussions.
Empowering evening draws community to campus Published 03.05.2024 Photos by Matt Deane, student photographer News Community Community Involvement Community Connections Campus Events Campus and People Human Services & Restorative Justice Home Page contents Allen Taylor, math teacher and head boys basketball coach at Williamsport Area High School, shares his thoughts as part of the Night of Empowerment panel discussion. Other panelists (from left) are: Lt. William C. Slaton, staff services section commander …

Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies for Pennsylvania College of Technology, was honored as a Construction Champion by Construction Dive, a leading industry publication. The annual list recognizes the most inspiring women leaders throughout the commercial construction industry. “Ellyn’s entire career has focused on talent: identifying it, leveraging it and nurturing it,” her nominator wrote.
Lester named to Construction Champions list Published 03.04.2024 News Construction & Architecture Engineering Technologies Faculty & Staff Awards Home Page contents Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies for Pennsylvania College of Technology, was honored as a Construction Champion by Construction Dive , a leading industry publication. The annual list recognizes the most inspiring women leaders throughout the commercial construction industry. “Ellyn’s entire career …

The Dunham Children’s Learning Center celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss (March 2) and Read Across America Week (March 2-6) a tad early last week, due to Spring Break occurring this week. The colorful week of costumes and special book readers was a joyous time for children, parents and staff.
Children, families delight in 'Seussical celebrations' Published 03.04.2024 Photos provided by the Children's Learning Center News Students Faculty & Staff Campus and People Home Page contents With the help of service dog Remus, an unofficial mascot in the Children's Learning Center, Raul A. Carbajal reads to the Bees classroom. An Army veteran, Carbajal is the father of one of the center's children and a junior in the human services & restorative justice major. The Dunham Children’s Learning Center …

Three NCAA Regional wrestling medalists, three United East Volt Division all-conference basketball players, wins by the baseball and men’s lacrosse teams, and two top 10 archers. It was a very good week for Pennsylvania College of Technology athletics.
Penn College athletics have terrific week Published 03.03.2024 News Athletics Wildcat Athletics Students Home Page contents Three NCAA Regional wrestling medalists, three United East Volt Division all-conference basketball players, wins by the baseball and men’s lacrosse teams, and two top 10 archers. It was a very good week for Pennsylvania College of Technology athletics. WRESTLING When the dust settled on Saturday, for the second season in a row, Penn College saw three of its wrestlers finish among the …

Friday’s “Centre County Report” featured a story on Penn College’s Transportation Scholars program. The weekly broadcast -- produced by students in the capstone broadcast journalism course in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State – included an interview with Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies.
College's Transportation Scholars program featured on 'Centre County Report' Published 03.01.2024 News Students Scholarships Automotive Aviation Collision Repair & Restoration Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation Engineering Technologies Home Page contents Friday’s “Centre County Report” featured a story on Penn College’s Transportation Scholars program. The weekly broadcast – produced by students in the capstone broadcast journalism course in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications …

More than 75% of employers nationwide rate the job market for the Class of 2024 as “good to excellent.” Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Spring Career Fair confirmed that healthy prognosis, delivered by a National Association of Colleges and Employers survey. More than 430 companies, offering thousands of jobs and internships in a range of fields, met with 1,333 students throughout the Feb. 27-28 event, divided between the college’s Bardo Gymnasium and Field House.
Penn College students in great demand at Career Fair Published 03.01.2024 Photos by Cindy D. Meixel, writer/editor-Penn College News News Career Fair Career Services Industry Connections Industry Partnerships Students Alumni News Corporate Donor Home Page contents More than 75% of employers nationwide rate the job market for the Class of 2024 as “good to excellent.” Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Spring Career Fair confirmed that healthy prognosis, delivered by a National Association of Colleges and …

Two Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. employees visited classes recently in architecture and heating, ventilation & air conditioning engineering technology to introduce students to career paths with the company’s virtual design & construction operations group. That team constructs buildings virtually before they are built physically, explained 2011 construction management alumnus Sean Scully, who is a project manager for Whiting-Turner, and Brandon Hurlburt, a VDC manager for the company.
Construction management firm visits architecture, HVAC classes Published 03.01.2024 News Industry Connections Construction Management Architecture Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Alumni News Students Home Page contents Two Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. employees visited classes recently in architecture and heating, ventilation & air conditioning engineering technology to introduce students to career paths with the company’s virtual design & construction operations group. That team constructs …

Pennsylvania College of Technology graphic design alumni captured nine awards in AIGA Baltimore’s 2023 nationwide Flux Student Design Competition. The seven alumni who were honored created their designs during their senior year and graduated in 2023.
Graphic design alumni recognized in national competition Published 02.29.2024 News Graphic Design & Art School of Business, Arts & Sciences News Students Alumni News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology graphic design alumni captured nine awards in AIGA Baltimore’s 2023 nationwide Flux Student Design Competition. “This is a huge win for Penn College Graphic Design, especially considering that we were competing against some of the best art and design schools in the country,” …