Funeral services will be held March 18 for Thomas W. Dempsey Sr., a former member of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors, who died Thursday, March 7, at the age of 93.
Service set for former Penn College Board director Published 03.11.2024 News Community Home Page contents Funeral services will be held March 18 for Thomas W. Dempsey Sr., a former member of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors, who died Thursday, March 7, at the age of 93.   Dempsey served as a member of the state House of Representatives, R-83rd District, from November 1987 until his retirement at the end of 2000. He delivered Penn College’s May 2000 Commencement address and …

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s baseball and softball teams combined for nine wins and seven losses during spring break play in South Carolina over the past week, while the men’s lacrosse squad split in its two outings. This coming Saturday, the men’s and women’s tennis teams begin their spring season.
Wildcats see Spring Break action Published 03.10.2024 News Athletics Wildcat Athletics Students Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology’s baseball and softball teams combined for nine wins and seven losses during spring break play in South Carolina over the past week, while the men’s lacrosse squad split in its two outings. This coming Saturday, the men’s and women’s tennis teams begin their spring season. BASEBALL In a Monday twin bill against Eastern Nazarene College, Dallas Griess of …

Offering an overview of the numerous career pathways in the home energy efficiency industry, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Clean Energy Center lab in Latrobe hosted an open house on Wednesday at its 7,500 square-foot facility at Westmoreland Airpark. The event gave attendees opportunities to watch live demonstrations of home energy efficiency technologies and network with employers and workforce development experts.
Open house held at Clean Energy Center's Latrobe lab Published 03.08.2024 Photos by Amanda S. Quinton, Clean Energy Center instructional designer (unless otherwise noted) News Workforce Development Clean Energy Clean Energy Center News Faculty & Staff Community Community Connections CEC Blog Home Page contents Offering an overview of the numerous career pathways in the home energy efficiency industry, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Clean Energy Center lab in Latrobe hosted an open house on Wednesday …

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania held its “Global Pathways for a Thriving Rural Workforce” symposium at Pennsylvania College of Technology on Friday. The daylong event’s goals involve inspiring rural innovation and policy recommendations for rural communities in need of skilled labor forces to boost local livelihoods; filling industrial gaps; and building inclusive communities that will encourage local leadership or international migration.
Rural workforce focus of symposium held at Penn College Published 03.08.2024 Photos by Cindy D. Meixel, writer/editor-Penn College News News Events Community Community Connections Community Involvement Home Page contents The Center for Rural Pennsylvania held its “Global Pathways for a Thriving Rural Workforce” symposium at Pennsylvania College of Technology on Friday. The daylong event’s goals involve inspiring rural innovation and policy recommendations for rural communities in need of skilled labor …

Students in grades K-12 are the beneficiaries of a $40,000 gift from the EQT Foundation, the philanthropic extension of EQT Corp., the nation’s largest producer of natural gas. The funds are supporting two Pennsylvania College of Technology programs – the Tinker Camp and the Community Arts Center’s Educational Series. Each initiative is receiving $20,000.
EQT Foundation supports college’s K-12 educational initiatives Published 03.08.2024 News Corporate Partnerships Corporate Donor Summer Camps Engineering Technologies Community Community Connections Home Page contents Students in grades K-12 are the beneficiaries of a $40,000 gift from the EQT Foundation, the philanthropic extension of EQT Corp., the nation’s largest producer of natural gas. The funds are supporting two Pennsylvania College of Technology programs – the Tinker Camp and the Community Arts …

More than 200 students from 18 school groups in five area counties gathered at Pennsylvania College of Technology Thursday for the annual Student Government Seminar hosted by state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-23rd. The event is the largest Senate-organized student government seminar in the commonwealth, and is hosted annually by Yaw, who also serves as Penn College Board of Directors chair.
Area students explore noble calling of public service Published 03.07.2024 Photos by Jennifer A. Cline, writer/magazine editor News Events Home Page contents More than 200 students from 18 school groups in five area counties gathered at Pennsylvania College of Technology Thursday for the annual Student Government Seminar hosted by state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-23rd. The event is the largest Senate-organized student government seminar in the commonwealth, and is hosted annually by Yaw, who also serves as Penn …

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 …