Each year, Penn State Worthington Scranton’s English Department hosts its annual English Senior Symposium, a public mini-conference for its advanced students to share their literary research projects.

A book edited by Patricia Hinchey, professor of education at Penn State Worthington Scranton, has received a national professional award and been named a 2017 Outstanding Book by the Society of Professors of Education.

Penn State Worthington Scranton's Annual Spring Concert will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, at The Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Avenue, Scranton. The event is free and open to the public.

Penn State Laureate Rebecca Strzelec, professor of visual arts and head of the degree program in visual art studies at Penn State Altoona, visited Penn State Worthington Scranton on April 11. Strzelec presented on the topic "Art + Engineering = Creative Problem Solving."

On April 12, Tim Wise, author of seven books, including his highly-acclaimed memoir, "White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son," will be speaking at Penn State Worthington Scranton. He will enlighten the public on racism in America, law enforcement, and the Black Lives Matter Movement.