This fall, Penn State Schuylkill is stepping into new territory with the introduction of "Dance 100: Dance Appreciation," a course that invites students to explore the art, history and cultural significance of dance from around the world.
Penn State Schuylkill student Ashley Polanco, a business management and marketing major from Mahanoy City, gained hands-on experience through the campus' Co-Op program while interning with the J.W. Cooper Food Bank in Pottsville. After meeting director Kent Steinmetz at a networking event, she helped organize and promote the Cooper Cup golf tournament, designing flyers, recruiting golfers and collecting donations.
Ciletti Memorial Library at Penn State Schuylkill welcomed students, faculty and staff to its fall open house on Sept. 23 and 24, inviting the campus community to explore resources and services through an interactive event called “Passport to Knowledge: Your Library Adventure Awaits!”
National Coffee with a Cop Day is Wednesday, Oct. 1, and Penn State police officers are celebrating by giving away coffee and snacks at 22 Penn State campuses across Pennsylvania.
Penn State Schuylkill has received a $17,000 grant from the PPL Foundation to support the campus’s "Trees, Bees and Greens: Finding Health in Nature" program at the Penn State Schuylkill Arboretum.
Penn State Schuylkill business student Genesis Nuñez recently joined Gina Whalen, associate professor of business, to co-present at the Pennsylvania Council for International Education (PACIE) Conference, held Sept. 18-19 at Penn State University Park.
Katie Wank, a second-year business major at Penn State Schuylkill, gained hands-on experience in municipal finance this summer through the Co-Op Program, interning with Orwigsburg Borough. The Pottsville native managed tasks from processing utility bills to reconciling accounts and said the experience confirmed her goal of becoming a CPA. Active in campus life, Wank serves as president of the Blue and White Society and holds leadership roles in several organizations.
A room full of Penn State Schuylkill students, faculty and staff gathered on Sept. 10 to kick off the fall semester with the annual Fall Alumni Panel hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations. Open to the entire campus community, the event featured five alumni representing a wide range of majors, career fields and life experiences, all eager to share advice on leadership, career growth and personal inspiration.
Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) has named 15 recipients of the 2025 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year’s theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching including Microsoft Copilot 365.” Recipients will collaborate with TLT to experiment with AI-driven tools to support course planning, content design and instructional delivery.
Penn State Schuylkill students have new spaces to relax and stay active this semester thanks to renovations to the campus game room and fitness center.