Thursday, August 31, 2023
William X. DeMarco never envisioned himself working a "desk job." Pursuing his passion in the great outdoors was his goal. Meet Will, a Penn College graduate (2019, landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis) who is living his dream as a conscientious business owner and high-end residential designer at Xavier Landscaping.
Where there's a 'Will,' there's a pathway to success Published 08.31.2023 News Landscape/Plant Production School of Engineering Technologies News New Students Alumni Video Home Page contents William X. DeMarco never envisioned himself working a "desk job." Pursuing his passion in the great outdoors was his goal. Meet Will, a Penn College graduate (2019, landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis ) who is living his dream as a conscientious business owner and high-end residential designer at …
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
A themed edition of City & State magazine features a pair of articles that train a revealing spotlight on Pennsylvania College of Technology's leadership and on the institutional alliances that deliver transformative opportunities to students.
College's collaborative leadership nurtures tomorrow makers Published 08.30.2023 News President News Careers For Current Penn College Students Faculty & Staff Tomorrow Makers Home Page contents A themed edition of City & State magazine features a pair of articles that train a revealing spotlight on Pennsylvania College of Technology's leadership and on the institutional alliances that deliver transformative opportunities to students. " College's partnerships provide student pathways to success ," part of …
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
After taking over the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s volleyball program that had only two wins in its previous two full campaigns and was coming out of the COVID-canceled 2020 season, coach Carolyn McKeon had her hands full. The Wildcats’ 2021 season again produced one win and last year’s squad doubled that number but began to show signs of growth in player bonding and on-court success against some of the United East Conference’s top teams.
Wildcats spotlight on women’s volleyball Published 08.30.2023 News Athletics Home Page contents After taking over the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s volleyball program that had only two wins in its previous two full campaigns and was coming out of the COVID-canceled 2020 season, coach Carolyn McKeon had her hands full. The Wildcats’ 2021 season again produced one win and last year’s squad doubled that number but began to show signs of growth in player bonding and on-court success against some …
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
After a season during which first-year coach Ian Scheller’s Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s soccer team reached the United East Conference semifinals, Scheller has one expectation for this year’s players: Do your job.
Wildcats spotlight on women's soccer Published 08.29.2023 News Athletics Home Page contents After a season during which first-year coach Ian Scheller’s Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s soccer team reached the United East Conference semifinals, Scheller has one expectation for this year’s players: Do your job. “Everyone on the team prides themselves on their ability to work hard and also possess the ability to impact a game in many ways. It is important to not try to do too much, trusting your …
Monday, August 28, 2023
Added experience and depth, new attackers, better team bonding and extra motivation to win. Those are the things that coach Tyler Mensch is counting on to get his Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s soccer team to the next level this season. The Wildcats open at 7 p.m. Friday at Keystone College in the first of five nonconference road matches over nine days.
Wildcats spotlight on men’s soccer Published 08.28.2023 News Athletics Home Page contents Added experience and depth, new attackers, better team bonding and extra motivation to win. Those are the things that coach Tyler Mensch is counting on to get his Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s soccer team to the next level this season. The Wildcats open at 7 p.m. Friday at Keystone College in the first of five nonconference road matches over nine days. “One of our Achilles heels over the years has been our …
Monday, August 28, 2023
State Sen. Gene Yaw, who chairs the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors, is among the leaders named to The 2023 Energy & Environment Power 100, released Monday by City & State Pennsylvania. He is joined on the list by Dustin K. Droege, who holds two degrees from Penn College and is employed by one of the world's largest investors in renewable power.
Yaw among commonwealth's 'Energy & Environment Power 100' Published 08.28.2023 News Home Page contents State Sen. Gene Yaw, who chairs the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors, is among the leaders named to The 2023 Energy & Environment Power 100 , released Monday by City & State Pennsylvania. He is joined on the list by Dustin K. Droege, who holds two degrees from Penn College and is employed by one of the world's largest investors in renewable power. "The Keystone State is currently …
Monday, August 28, 2023
Friday's scheduled "Outdoor Movie Night" was moved indoors by threatening weather, but proved – in spite of the relocation – that dinosaurs (and students' attraction to big-screen entertainment) will never be truly extinct.
Dino double feature thunders into the PDC Published 08.28.2023 Photo by Kaylena L. Harrell, graphic design student and Public Relations & Marketing assistant News Student Life Events Home Page contents Littlefoot returns to the screen in the 14th and final installment of the long-running "The Land Before Time" franchise. Friday's scheduled "Outdoor Movie Night" was moved indoors by threatening weather, but proved – in spite of the relocation – that dinosaurs (and students' attraction to big-screen …
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Beginning its second illuminating year of introducing the Penn College community to itself, the Office of People & Culture welcomed 34 campus co-workers – its largest turnout yet – who interactively learned more about Admissions on Thursday afternoon.
Engagement Series' season opener attracts record turnout Published 08.26.2023 Photos provided by Mattie L. Pulizzi, manager of employee engagement News Faculty & Staff Admissions Home Page contents The Admissions team greets Engagement Series participants in the first-floor presentation room, making introductions and providing an overview of office operations. From left are Sarah R. Yoder, coordinator of admissions operations; Bryce W. Winder, coordinator of admissions events and communications; admissions …
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Seven Admissions Office colleagues traveled this past week to Sojourner Truth Ministries Inc., a nonprofit organization tackling homelessness and hunger prevention in Lycoming County. The outreach was inspired by an April visit to the college's electrical labs, where staff learned that students had completed electrical work in a newly acquired house and in the agency's main building.
Admissions team leaves footprint atop students' nonprofit work Published 08.26.2023 Photos provided News Community Involvement Faculty & Staff Admissions Home Page contents Admissions counselor Michele R. Alexander (standing) and her community-minded co-workers pause on the porch at 663-665 Center St. in Williamsport in the midst of their labors. Seated in the front row (from left): Sarah F. Marino, admissions counselor; Sarah R. Yoder, coordinator of admissions operations; and Jen M. Cullin-Hetrick, …
Friday, August 25, 2023
While anxiety is the most prevalent mental health concern, research indicates that nurses do not feel adequately prepared to care for anxious patients. With that fact in mind, Assistant Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences Tanae A. Traister recently researched the use of virtual reality simulation in nursing education to help lessen nursing students’ own anxiety in dealing with anxious patients.
Traister studies VR’s use in prepping nursing students Published 08.25.2023 News Faculty & Staff For Current Penn College Students School of Nursing & Health Sciences News Nursing Home Page contents While anxiety is the most prevalent mental health concern, research indicates that nurses do not feel adequately prepared to care for anxious patients. With that fact in mind, a Pennsylvania College of Technology administrator recently researched the use of virtual reality simulation in nursing education to …