Penn State Schuylkill partnered with Tyler Wilde, a Boy Scout from Troop 611 in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, to host a Miller-Keystone Blood Center drive on Jan. 30 as part of his Eagle Scout project. Wilde set a goal of securing 28 blood donors but exceeded expectations by collecting 33 donations, providing potentially lifesaving aid to the community. This initiative reflects Penn State Schuylkill’s commitment to community engagement, supporting individuals like Wilde who strive to make a meaningful impact.
Students who fulfill transfer requirements at Northampton Community College will be admitted to Penn State's Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill or Wilkes-Barre campuses under an articulation agreement.
Penn State Schuylkill’s community enrichment cinema course, "Media, Manipulation, and the Demise of Public Discourse," will return in spring 2025, exploring the portrayal of mental health in film. The course includes screenings and discussions of four films, with pre-screening lectures and post-screening conversations. Classes will be held at 6 p.m. in Morgan Auditorium, with a $30 fee for community members and free admission for Penn State Schuylkill students, faculty and staff.
Penn State Schuylkill has named more than 280 students as fall 2024 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.
Penn State Schuylkill’s Art Space will host the Allied Artists of Schuylkill County Member Exhibit from Jan. 13 to Feb. 21, featuring works by 28 local artists in a variety of styles and mediums. The exhibit is free to the public, with a special artist reception and gallery talk on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the creativity and talent of Schuylkill County’s vibrant art community.
As the fall semester came to a close, Penn State Schuylkill's faculty and staff joined together to celebrate those who received annual honors, including the Outstanding Staff Award and faculty awards for teaching, research and service.
Joseph S. Gera, a Penn State alumnus and retired IBM executive, has committed $50,000 to establish the Joseph S. Gera STEM Scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill, supporting 20 students over five years in critical science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
Joseph Squillace, assistant teaching professor of cybersecurity at Penn State Schuylkill, has been named the 2024-25 Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology Statewide Faculty Member of the Year.
