Emily Papa's decision to pursue a nursing degree at Penn State Schuylkill was a natural one, influenced by her family members who also are nurses and by her exposure to health care programs in vocational school. Over the course of her four years, she was a dedicated tutor, and she was part of the first cohort of nursing students to participate in the inaugural pinning ceremony at Penn State Schuylkill. She looks forward to beginning her career at Geisinger St. Luke’s in the medical-surgical unit.
Abby Morneau, a dedicated criminal justice student at Penn State Schuylkill, reflected on her academic journey in anticipation of delivering the student address at the 2024 commencement. She said she is proud of her growth as a first-generation college student and offered advice to future students: Build relationships with professors, get involved on campus and savor every moment of their college experience.
Psychology student Poetic Session's journey at Penn State Schuylkill is marked by her dedication to mental health advocacy and meaningful campus connections. Her multicultural upbringing inspired her to tackle mental health stigmas, particularly within Black and Hispanic communities.
As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 16 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Kyle Ferguson spent his time at Penn State Schuylkill dedicated to personal and academic growth. Initially pursuing a degree in business, he switched to corporate communication after discovering an interest in the subject during an introductory course. His involvement in campus clubs like Lion Ambassadors and THON enriched his experience and helped him build skills and friendships. As he graduates, Ferguson reflects on the supportive campus environment and advises incoming students to embrace the available resources and opportunities for a fulfilling college experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
