Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute brings together community leaders and researchers to showcase grassroots innovations and build partnerships addressing rural health challenges across Berks, Dauphin and Schuylkill counties.
Penn State Schuylkill student Alex Kull recently spent a day shadowing state Rep. JoAnne Stehr at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. The opportunity, coordinated through Penn State Schuylkill's Future Business Leaders of America chapter, gave Kull an inside look at the legislative process while strengthening the leadership skills he will bring to his role as president of the Student Government Association this fall.
A $5.25 million grant from the Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF will expand scholarship support for undergraduate nursing students in Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, building on an earlier $2 million commitment that established the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship at the college.
Penn State Schuylkill graduate Sadie Sitlinger turned her clinical experience into a full-time career before graduation, accepting a position as a radiologic technologist at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center six months before earning her degree. Through hands-on learning, a paid internship and support from faculty, Sitlinger gained the skills and confidence needed to transition seamlessly into the workforce.
Penn State Schuylkill student earned national recognition at the Future Business Leaders of America's National Leadership Conference, held June 6-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Carter Strouse, a third-year corporate communication major with a minor in business and the sports certificate, earned first place in Business Communication, outperforming competitors from colleges and universities across the country.
Through early clinical experiences and strong partnerships with regional healthcare providers, Penn State Schuylkill is helping build a nursing pipeline that supports local hospitals and the communities they serve.
Penn State Schuylkill has announced the promotion of three faculty members in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service to the campus and broader University community.
Penn State Schuylkill has named more than 270 students as spring 2026 dean’s list designees. To earn a dean’s list designation, students must end the semester with a 3.5 grade-point average or higher.
During Penn State Schuylkill’s April Faculty Research Series event, Angie Hoptak-Solga, assistant teaching professor of biology, presented her research on the molecular mechanisms of bone growth and regeneration.
