Producers recognize Elementary Art Program
6/27/18
Producers of the “Working Class” public television documentary series recently recognized Canton Elementary School’s art department for participating in the series’ Recycled Art Challenge.
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'Why Science Matters' documentary premieres July 12 on WVIA-TV
6/27/18
Nerds rule! Science, experimentation and competition come together to help students develop the problem-solving skills needed for high-demand, high-tech careers in “Working Class: Competition Drives Innovation! Why Science Matters.”
Penn College students dominate scholarship list
6/27/18
Recent scholarships from the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies reflects Pennsylvania College of Technology’s standing as a national leader in applied technology education.
PPL gift supports SMART Girls, Penn College NOW programs
6/27/18
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s SMART Girls summer camp, which encourages high school-aged girls to continue challenging themselves in math and science at an age when many lose interest or confidence, convened last week.
Variety of computer courses scheduled at Penn College
6/26/18
For those looking to sharpen their computer skills while learning something new, Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering a number of easy-to-learn computer courses this fall.
Penn State's funding increases 3 percent as General Assembly passes state budget
6/22/18
Penn State’s 2018-19 general support appropriation increased by 3 percent — or roughly $6.9 million — as the University’s non-preferred appropriations bill today (June 22) passed the General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf as part of Pennsylvania’s $32.7 billion budget package.
Recent Penn College graduate to attend industry event as 'HortScholar'
6/22/18
Aaron A. Sledge Jr., a May graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s landscape/horticulture technology program, is one of six HortScholars invited to AmericanHort’s “Cultivate 18” event in Columbus, Ohio, July 14-17.
Penn College appoints administrator to oversee facilities, maintenance
6/22/18
Pennsylvania College of Technology has named Timothy O. Rissel executive director of general services. Rissel will provide leadership in management and operation of the college’s facilities, including construction/renovation, maintenance/repair, utilities, grounds, custodial care and the motor pool.
Plastics professionals converge on Penn College campus
6/19/18
Plastics industry professionals representing 28 companies, 11 states and Kuwait enhanced their knowledge at the 20th Annual Extrusion Seminar & Hands-On Workshop at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Plastics Innovation & Resource Center.
Milton Hershey School, Penn College formalize partnership
6/18/18
Pennsylvania College of Technology and the Milton Hershey School are partnering to provide support to help students from MHS succeed at Penn College.
Board approves Penn College budget, tuition/fees for 2018-19
6/15/18
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Board of Directors has approved a $161.8 million total budget calling for a 2.81 percent increase in tuition in 2018-19, marking four consecutive years of increases below 3 percent.
Former Penn College dean granted emeritus status
6/15/18
Colin W. Williamson, who served in administrative roles for 27 years at Pennsylvania College of Technology — including the final 15 as dean of the School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies — has been granted dean emeritus status at the institution.
Penn College's industry ties exemplified in board appointments
6/14/18
Brett A. Reasner, dean of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation. The foundation also has tapped the expertise of Justin W. Beishline, an assistant dean of the school, in naming him to its Technical Training Committee.
Ball Corp. creates pair of scholarships at Penn College
6/14/18
Ball Corp., a leading supplier of metal packaging and aerospace technologies, has established two scholarship funds at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The Diversity in Manufacturing and the Manufacturing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship funds each will provide annual $1,500 scholarship awards to students at Penn College.
Rotomolding pros share perspective at hands-on summer workshop
6/5/18
Marking a decade of intensive staff development for rotational-molding professionals, Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Plastics Innovation & Resource Center recently hosted more than two dozen employees in another of its renowned industry conferences.