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Schuylkill Speaks: Alivia Payne’s college journey goes beyond the field
April 25, 2024
Alivia Payne's journey at Penn State Schuylkill, where she will graduate t has been transformative, merging her passion for communication arts with her involvement in campus athletics. Initially pursuing physical therapy at Penn State Mont Alto, she transferred to Schuylkill to pursue a degree — and her passion — in communication arts. Payne excelled as an intern with the Penn State Athletics Department, enhancing the department's social media. Looking ahead, Payne envisions a career in sports media or operations and plans to pursue graduate studies.
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- April 17
April 17, 2024
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 13 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Penn State Schuylkill students present research at ECA-USC 2024 conference
April 16, 2024
Twelve student researchers from Penn State Schuylkill had their original research accepted to the Eastern Communication Association's conference, presenting a total of 10 papers and seven poster projects from a variety of disciplines. Alongside student successes, faculty mentors and alumni had their papers recognized.
Rock Ethics Institute recognizes three outstanding students as Stand Up awardees
April 15, 2024
Penn State's Rock Ethics Institute has announced the winners of the 2024 Stand Up Awards for Undergraduate Ethical Leadership: Triniti Freeman, a nursing major at Penn State Schuylkill; Vancie Peacock, a biological engineering major at Penn State University Park; and Jenna Seigworth, an English major at Penn State Behrend.
Penn State Schuylkill Chancellor Patrick Jones announces departure
March 19, 2024
Patrick Jones will be leaving Penn State Schuylkill to assume the presidency role at Bucks County Community College.
New collaboration expands educational opportunities in Pennsylvania
March 06, 2024
Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration aimed at expanding educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and removing barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education.
Sending a ‘We Are!’ to these Penn Staters
February 14, 2024
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize nine Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Penn State professors lead study abroad experience in London
January 12, 2024
Penn State Fayette and Schuylkill professors led students on a seven-week course in London, exploring the evolution of English criminal justice.
Schuylkill launches database featuring interdisciplinary faculty research
December 20, 2023
The Penn State Schuylkill Faculty Research Database features a comprehensive platform of research conducted by faculty on campus, in a variety of disciplines including. biology, arts and humanities, and physical and social sciences. The database was developed to unite and engage the campus and broader community in the research efforts of faculty and will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research information.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts threat and response training
December 20, 2023
Local education professionals, police and public safety units had the opportunity to take part in an eight-hour threat and response training held at Penn State Wilkes-Barre in December. Faculty, staff and police from Penn State's Hazleton, Schuylkill and Wilkes-Barre campuses were among those in attendance.
Schuylkill celebrates faculty, staff with annual awards and service honors
December 18, 2023
During an employee event held on Dec. 15, Penn State Schuylkill honored faculty and staff with years of service awards and announced winners of the campus' annual faculty and staff awards.
Seven Penn State campuses unite to launch Commonwealth Arboreta Network
December 12, 2023
Seven Penn State campuses have created the Commonwealth Arboreta Network, a network that will inventory trees and plant life while sharing research and teaching resources, with the eventual goal of creating an arboretum at each of the University's 24 campuses.
Announcing Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee members
December 08, 2023
Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) has introduced the inaugural Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee for the 2023-24 academic year. The committee will play a pivotal role in guiding TLT and University IT in integrating technology into teaching and learning practices at Penn State.
Schuylkill Undergraduate Research Symposium features over 20 presentations
December 07, 2023
Penn State Schuylkill students presented original research at the campus' fall 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium on Nov. 29. Twenty students from a variety of disciplines presented on topics that ranged from synthesis of chemical compounds to the use of artificial intelligence in a 3D environment, as well as on cultural and societal issues.
Libraries offers University-wide De-stress Fest to support studying students
December 04, 2023
During finals week, Penn State University Libraries offers stress-reducing games and activities to help students relax as they study for finals and complete end-of-semester projects.
Schuylkill partners with Pa. Department of Revenue to offer continuing education
November 16, 2023
Penn State Schuylkill recently partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to offer continuing education units (CEUs) to state employees training in an efficiency program known as Lean Six Sigma. Participants are trained in the eight step problem solving methodology, which prepares them to streamline business processes.