Penn State Sustainability has announced the 2026 recipients of its annual awards. These accolades, including the John Roe Sustainability Impact Award and the Student Sustainability Advisory Council Tree Award, commend the extraordinary contributions of students in spearheading sustainability initiatives.
Penn State Schuylkill recognized the achievements of its students during the annual Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 30, celebrating those who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, service and athletics. The event highlighted the impact students have made both on campus and within the surrounding community, honoring their dedication and commitment throughout the academic year.
Penn State Schuylkill will host a roundtable, “Harvesting Insights: Using Data and AI to Map Local Food Needs,” on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bringing together community partners to address food insecurity. The event will feature discussions on identifying gaps in food access, artificial intelligence demonstrations and networking opportunities, with participants receiving a $20 gift card. Registration is required and seating is limited.
Penn State Schuylkill celebrated the achievements of its student-athletes during the annual Student-Athlete Recognition Ceremony, known as “The Nittanys,” held April 28 at Catalpa Grove.
Alexa Menjivar, a fourth-year nursing student in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Schuylkill, turned her lifelong passion for caregiving into a path toward a career in critical care. She balanced rigorous coursework with hands-on experience, including working as a caregiver and completing a competitive externship at Geisinger Medical Center — an opportunity that led Menjivar to receive a highly selective full-time position with Geisinger following graduation.
Thirty-three non-tenure-line faculty will use Opportunity Grants to fund a project of their choosing during the 2026-27 academic year. Opportunity Grants are designed for clinical, teaching, research and professors of practice faculty to receive funding for professional development through a self-proposed project.
Penn State Schuylkill celebrated student achievement during its annual Academic Program Awards Ceremony on April 27. The event recognized 57 students for outstanding academic performance across a range of degree programs and academic disciplines.
Penn State Schuylkill recognized the achievements of its Honors Program students during a ceremony held April 27. The annual event celebrates the exemplary academic effort and dedication required of students in the campus’ Honors Program.
Eight Penn State Schuylkill students and one University Park student presented original research at the Eastern Communication Association convention in Pittsburgh. In total, the students presented seven papers, three posters and three panel presentations. One Schuylkill corporate communication major, Anastasia Rakowsky, had a Top Paper with the Undergraduate Scholars Conference and received an award for her work at the conference.
Ethan Raho, a fourth-year project and supply chain management major at Penn State Schuylkill, built his college experience around professional growth, independence and connection. As he prepares to graduate, Raho encourages students to make the most of their time by getting involved and building their professional experience.
