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Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts trigonometry competition
April 12, 2024
Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently hosted the Trig-Star competition, an event aimed at promoting the practical application of trigonometry and raising awareness about surveying as a career path. The competition, held in the Bell Atlantic Center for Technology, took place in conjunction with National Surveyors Week, which brings awareness to the surveying profession during the third week of March every year.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces commencement speaker
April 09, 2024
Ashley Hoeffner, a senior director at Indeed and a Penn State Wilkes-Barre alumna, will serve as the commencement speaker during the May 4 ceremonies, according to Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Lynda Goldstein.
Photo gallery: Penn State campuses observe, celebrate rare solar eclipse
April 08, 2024
A number of Penn State campuses hosted watch events and educational activities surrounding the solar eclipse on April 8. One campus — Penn State Behrend — fell within 100% totality of solar eclipse.
High school students learn about surveying from Wilkes-Barre faculty, students
April 01, 2024
Penn State Wilkes-Barre is sharing information about its surveying engineering program and the career possibilities in the profession through presentations and career fairs at several high schools.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre to host solar eclipse viewing party April 8
March 29, 2024
Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Observatory will hold a solar eclipse viewing party on April 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, offers a unique opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts and curious individuals alike to experience the celestial phenomenon. Free solar eclipse glasses, essential for a safe viewing experience, will be provided while supplies last.
Wilkes-Barre students advocate for Penn State at state Capitol
March 29, 2024
Students from Penn State Wilkes-Barre joined a contingent of others from across Pennsylvania for the annual Capital Day event in Harrisburg on March 18. More than 200 Penn State students in total spent the day at the state Capitol to meet with legislators and advocate for the University’s annual state appropriation.
Northeast Regional Science Olympiad held at Penn State Wilkes-Barre
March 29, 2024
Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosted the Northeast Regional Science Olympiad on March 6, once again bringing hundreds of middle and high school students to the campus for the annual science competition.
Summer camps announced at Penn State Wilkes-Barre
March 20, 2024
Penn State Wilkes-Barre is offering numerous camps this summer for children and youth through its Office of Continuing Education. Two weeks of camp are offered, with Week 1 scheduled for June 24 to 28 and Week 2 set for July 8 to 12.
Wilkes-Barre faculty member receives Geospatial Professor of the Year award
March 19, 2024
Dimitrios Bolkas, associate professor of surveying engineering at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, received a leadership award during an industry conference for his work with virtual reality. Bolkas, who is the coordinator of the surveying engineering program at the campus, was presented with the Younger Geospatial Professional award during the Geo Week conference in Denver, Colorado.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre men’s basketball heading to USCAA National Tournament
March 08, 2024
Penn State Wilkes-Barre men’s basketball team is heading back to the USCAA Basketball Small College National Tournament again this year. This year’s tournament kicks off Sunday, March 10, in Petersburg, Virginia.
Young entrepreneurs benefit from programming through Penn State Wilkes-Barre
March 07, 2024
Penn State Wilkes-Barre and its LaunchBox are supporting entrepreneurship beginning at the high school level through programming and partnerships in the region. This year’s Teen Entrepreneurial Challenge includes five sessions of business mentoring and coaching, led by Penn State entrepreneurship educators and local small-business leaders.
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.
Wilkes-Barre faculty members conduct training with county probation departments
February 20, 2024
Two faculty members from Penn State Wilkes-Barre conducted restorative justice training with members of the Wyoming and Sullivan County Juvenile Probation Departments, sharing the concepts of restorative justice and how it can benefit them in their work.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Junior Achievement to offer high school STEAM program
February 19, 2024
Ninth and tenth grade students in Luzerne County can learn the basics of computer programming for free through the Keystone Coding and Careers initiative (formerly known as “Coding the Coal Region”) this spring.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre dancers prepare for THON
February 09, 2024
Penn State Wilkes-Barre students Gabriela Gronkowski, a junior corporate communications major, and Andrew Zimmerman, a junior majoring in information technology, are dancers for this year’s THON, a 46-hour dance marathon that benefits children fighting cancer. The event will be held Feb. 16-18 in the Bryce Jordan Center at University Park.
Student art exhibit opens at Penn State Wilkes-Barre
February 07, 2024
A new student art exhibit is now open at Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery. The exhibit, which runs through March 29, features artwork by independent students and students who were enrolled in diverse Penn State Wilkes-Barre courses.