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Schuylkill students show off the intersection between virtual reality and physics.

Penn State Schuylkill hosts regional conference for physics teachers

4/19/18

The American Association of Physics Teachers Central Pennsylvania Section held their 66th annual spring 2018 workshop at Penn State Schuylkill. And, no, you didn’t have to be a clone of Sheldon Cooper—a Ph.D. and Sc.D. degree-level scientist—from the TV series “Big Bang Theory” to comprehend the subject matter or engage in the learning process.

Cory Scherer

Penn State Schuylkill names new interim director of academic affairs

4/16/18

Cory Scherer, assistant director of academic affairs, program coordinator for psychology, and associate professor of psychology at Penn State Schuylkill, has been named interim director of academic affairs at the Schuylkill campus, effective July 1. Scherer has been serving as assistant director of academic affairs since his appointment to the position in July 2017.

All That We Are

4/13/18

Stand for State, Penn State’s bystander intervention initiative, recently asked students, faculty, and staff at all Penn State Campuses to explore what connects us as part of an interactive event called “All That We Are.”

Penn State hosts 'NACAS on the Road'

3/19/18

Members of the East Region of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) gathered on Feb. 21 and 22 at Penn State's University Park campus for “NACAS on the Road.”

students smile for camera

Unizin Engage pilot helps students with textbook affordability

3/15/18

Several campuses across Penn State have participated in a pilot that tackles the age-old problem of how to make textbooks more affordable and also helps students become more successful in the classroom. During the past fall and current spring semesters, faculty at the Penn State Worthington Scranton, Schuylkill and Mont Alto campuses have utilized the e-text platform called Unizin Engage, and it has the potential to transform the future of affordable content at Penn State.

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Ken Schoener creates Open Doors scholarship; expands memorial scholarship

3/1/18

Penn State alumnus Ken Schoener recently created a new Open Doors Scholarship with a gift of $30,000, which the University will match 2:1 through the Open Doors Scholarship Program. He also made an estate commitment to give another $125,000 to the University for the Dorothy L. Schoener Memorial Scholarship he established in 2000.

Penn State Schuylkill's LionLaunch Innovation Hub storefront.

Penn State Schuylkill’s LionLaunch Business Plan Competition slated for March 15

1/25/18

Penn State Schuylkill's LionLaunch Business Plan Competition is slated to occur March 15. This event allows local and campus community members to pitch their business ideas for a chance to win up to $5,000 in seed money. This project is made possible by Invent Penn State, a University-wide initiative that aims to foster entrepreneurial growth within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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