Graduating summa cum laude is no easy task, but Penn State Schuylkill student Bethany Haag has achieved superior academic and extra-curricular distinction while balancing her commitments to work and study.
Malique Hughes is a corporate communication major from Browns Mills, New Jersey, who transferred to Penn State Schuylkill to play basketball and gained a community of friends and mentors. Hughes, described as thoughtful and creative, has ambitious plans for the future, as he considers pursuing a master's degree in communication.
Schuylkill Speaks! is part of an ongoing conversation with Penn State Schuylkill alumni, both new and established. In this edition, we feature standout graduates from our spring 2021 graduating class. These exceptional students include athletes, scholars, givers of time, and campus leaders. They have distinguished themselves during their time on campus, and they embody the proud tradition of Penn Staters making a difference.
Penn State Schuylkill inducted six new students and promoted five others to regular membership in its chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), the national biological honor society, in a ceremony held virtually on April 16. Five officers-elect for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year also were recognized.
Penn State Schuylkill hosted its fifth annual Business Plan Competition virtually on Thursday, April 22, awarding $5,000 each to two creative startups. In total, $79,000 has been awarded to 23 small businesses throughout Schuylkill County over the last five years.
