Phuong-Truc Pham, associate professor of chemistry at Penn State Scranton, was the recipient of the Faculty Endowed Research Award, which is awarded annually by the Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association.
Penn State Scranton honored its existing Ridge View Society members and inducted new members into the society at a special celebratory dinner last month. Each year, the Ridge View Society Dinner recognizes donors who have committed more than $10,000 to Penn State Scranton.
Nineteen students in the 2019 PaSSS cohort traveled to St. Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen in downtown Scranton, where they volunteered at its Client Choice Food Pantry and Free Clothing Store. They were joined by Michael Evans, assistant chief academic officer and associate teaching professor of nursing, and Maripat O’Donnell, part-time lecturer in sociology.
Penn State Scranton recently held its most recent round of Diversity Circles with participants that included campus students and staff members, as well as local community members. The Diversity Circles are overseen by trained facilitators and are meant to foster a more inclusive perspective among participants.
UGI Utilities Inc. has made a long-term commitment to Penn State Scranton through its recent establishment of a $100,000 Open Doors Scholarship for campus students.
The summer months are obviously meant to be a time of leisurely pursuits for kids. Still, that doesn’t mean they should completely shut off their brains. Enter Penn State Scranton’s annual Nittany Cub Summer Camps, which perfectly strike the balance between fun and education.
Penn State Scranton’s annual Nittany Cub Summer Camps perfectly strike the balance between fun and education.
This summer, the Dawson Building at Penn State Scranton, named for the campus’ first director, is undergoing the second phase of a comprehensive renovation project, with local construction crews gutting and remodeling its first floor. The project is expected to be completed in time for the start of the fall semester.
Penn State Scranton Alumni Society held its annual golf tournament.
Penn State police officers across Pennsylvania will host events for Penn State employees this summer featuring a variety of refreshments, from free coffee to pizza to ice cream and more.
Lynne Fazio, administrative assistant, has been named the July Employee of the Month at Penn State Scranton by Chancellor Marwan Wafa.
Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan A. Wafa and his wife, Sahar Al Masri, have further solidified their commitment to the campus by establishing the Wafa Family Open Doors Scholarship for campus students.
The Penn State Scranton campus community recently welcomed four new professional staff members: Alyssa Forlenza, administrative support assistant in the Enrollment Management office; Jeremy Palko, information technology support specialist; Dharti Ray, coordinator of diversity and inclusion; and Shannon Williams, web designer.
Community leaders and scientists shared breakfast and sought solutions to problems like opioids, obesity and depression June 6 at the Community-Engaged Research Day.
Penn State Scranton hosted the annual Student Ambassador Program, a legislative competition featuring high school seniors from Sen. John Blake's 22nd Senatorial District. During the event, Blake presented Chancellor Marwan Wafa with an official Pennsylvania Senate citation commemorating the campus' 50th anniversary.
