The Dr. Welch Workshop: A Makerspace at Penn College partnered recently with Remake Learning Days, an innovative learning festival for families and youth. A professional development workshop for public school educators was offered on May 15, and an open maker night for families was available on May 16.
Makerspace partners with innovative learning festival Published 05.31.2024 News Campus Events Makerspace Home Page contents Working from the prompt: "How far can you make something fly?" a father-son duo fashions a propeller for a battery-powerd foam airplane. The pair used materials and tools availble in the Dr. Welch Workshop, plus their ingenuity, to answer the question. The Dr. Welch Workshop: A Makerspace at Penn College partnered recently with Remake Learning Days , an innovative learning festival …

An organization dedicated to women in the collision repair industry has awarded a scholarship to a Pennsylvania College of Technology student. Izzy S. Povod, of Palm Coast, Florida, was one of 30 individuals nationwide honored with a Women’s Industry Network Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship Award. A Dean’s List student, Povod received $2,500 toward tuition and a $500 tool grant.
Penn College collision repair student receives scholarship Published 05.30.2024 News Students Collision Repair & Restoration Engineering Technologies Home Page contents An organization dedicated to women in the collision repair industry has awarded a scholarship to a Pennsylvania College of Technology student. Izzy S. Povod, of Palm Coast, Florida, was one of 30 individuals nationwide honored with a Women’s Industry Network Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship Award. A Dean’s List student, Povod …

A leading provider of welding power sources and solar solutions is continuing its support of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s welding program. Fronius USA is entrusting to the college 10 I-Wave 300 machines, units that facilitate multiple welding processes. The new machines are replacing units the company entrusted in 2019.
Fronius continues its support of Penn College’s welding program Published 05.28.2024 News Welding & Metal Fabrication Engineering Technologies Corporate Relations Corporate Tomorrow Makers Home Page contents A leading provider of welding power sources and solar solutions is continuing its support of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s welding program. Fronius USA is entrusting to the college 10 I-Wave 300 machines, units that facilitate multiple welding processes. The new machines are replacing units the …

Patrick Marty, the college's chief government and international relations officer, and Michael Stefan, a Penn State administrator and member of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors, are among the leaders named to The 2024 Trailblazers in Higher Education list, released Tuesday by City & State PA.
State 'Trailblazer' list includes Penn College staff member, board member Published 05.28.2024 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Patrick Marty, the college's chief government and international relations officer, and Michael Stefan, a Penn State administrator and member of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors, are among the leaders named to The 2024 Trailblazers in Higher Education list, released Tuesday by City & State PA. "This is a challenging moment for academia, with …

Two Pennsylvania College of Technology physician assistant studies students feel inspired and grateful following a recent clinical education rotation in Peru. Erin T. Braxton, of Berwyn, Catherine Coy, of Clifton Park, New York, spent five weeks in Trujillo, one of Peru’s largest cities. They completed their elective clinical rotation at Florencia de Mora hospital, with Braxton focusing on obstetrics and gynecology and Coy on pediatrics.
Physician assistant students complete clinical rotations in Peru Published 05.28.2024 News Students Nursing & Health Sciences Physician Assistant Global Experiences Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology physician assistant studies students Erin T. Braxton (fourth from left), of Berwyn, and Catherine Coy (fifth from left), of Clifton Park, New York, celebrate in Peru with Spanish professors. The students completed a five-week clinical education rotation at Florencia de Mora hospital in …

Students beginning their classes in Fall 2024 at Pennsylvania College of Technology are offered a special discount for taking a trio of in-person courses this summer. The “Jump-start Your Future” program is giving a 50% discount for students who enroll in developmental math, English and First Year Experience classes during the eight-week Summer 2024 session that runs Mondays through Thursdays, June 11 to Aug. 1, at the college’s main campus.
Summer ‘Jump-start Your Future’ offers discount on trio of classes Published 05.24.2024 News Mathematics Business, Arts & Sciences Academic Advising academic excellence New Students Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering a special discount for taking a trio of in-person courses this summer. The “Jump-start Your Future” program is giving a 50% discount for students who enroll in developmental math, English and First Year Experience classes during the eight-week Summer 2024 session …

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Chef Charles R. Niedermyer recently led an eight-hour class for artisan baking professionals at the Bread Bakers Guild of America’s annual Camp Bread, held over three days in Providence, Rhode Island. Niedermyer’s class was among those featured in Bake Magazine's coverage of the event.
Penn College faculty member teaches bread-making artisans Published 05.24.2024 Photos provided by Abram Faber News Baking & Culinary School of Business, Arts & Sciences News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Chef Charles R. Niedermyer recently led an eight-hour class for artisan baking professionals at the Bread Bakers Guild of America’s annual Camp Bread, held over three days in Providence, Rhode Island. Niedermyer is an instructor of baking and pastry arts/culinary …

Although the unofficial start to summer season arrives with Memorial Day weekend, it's technically not summer (astronomically speaking) until June 20, so spring still rules the day. Enjoy these campus captures.
An artist's eye captures campus delights Published 05.24.2024 Photos by Rob Hinkal, social media specialist News campus Home Page contents Showering campus with its beauty, the "dandelion sprinkler" on the lawn of the Victorian House always delights. Although the unofficial start to summer season arrives with Memorial Day weekend, it's technically not summer (astronomically speaking) until June 20, so spring still rules the day. Enjoy these campus captures before spring tiptoes away. "May and June. Soft …

Before diving into summer, Penn College News takes a look back at a spring semester highlight: the two-week visit by our new friends from Northern Ireland's North West Regional College. The contingent of 12 students and two faculty members visited Penn College early last month. Half of the group is studying cybersecurity at NWRC, with the others focused on engineering.
Spring flashback: Northern Ireland visitors are a highlight Published 05.24.2024 Photos by Richard Duffy, NWRC engineering lecturer, and various Penn College staff: Cindy Meixel, Tom Speicher, Kim Cassel, Sue Mahaffey, Anthony Pace, Erin Shultz, Stacey Hampton & Shannon Munro News Global Experience School of Engineering Technologies News Automated Manufacturing & Machining Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Information Technology Industry Connections Community Campus Events Home Page contents …

The “Engagies” were announced at the Student Leadership & Involvement Awards, a cherished tradition among the end-of-academic-year festivities at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Hosted by the Office of Student Engagement, the gathering honored student leaders, their mentors and the student organizations who make an impressive and positive impact on campus and in the community.
‘And the Engagie goes to …’ Published 05.23.2024 Photos by Matt Deane, student photographer News Students Awards Student Engagement Clubs & Organizations Home Page contents The honorees in attendance at the Student Leadership & Involvement Awards gather on the patio of the Thompson Professional Development Center for a finale photo. Winner of the “Engagies” were announced at the Student Leadership & Involvement Awards, a cherished tradition among the end-of-academic-year festivities at Pennsylvania College …