Individuals covered by the federal vaccination mandate currently impacting nine Penn State campuses who believe that their sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances prevent them from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, may complete an online accommodation request form on or before Nov. 5.
Lee Silverberg, associate professor of chemistry at Penn State Schuylkill, has recently reported findings of research that examines the chemistry and bioactivity of some organic heterocycles containing sulfur and nitrogen. Through collaboration with biological scientists, these compounds have been shown to effectively inhibit the growth of disease-causing parasites in humans.
A new bachelor of science degree in information technology will be offered beginning in the fall 2021 semester. The degree will replace the existing bachelor of science degree in information sciences and technology, which will be phased out over the next four years.
An Amazon Hub Locker has been installed at Penn State Schuylkill near its Nittany Apartments. These lockers — one of residential students’ most-requested amenities — will provide students with an option for secure package drop off and pick up access at any time.
Penn State Schuylkill celebrated the opening of its new 4,000-square-foot nursing suite with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 100 Penn Staters, local leaders and community members on Friday, Oct. 15.
Shara McCallum, poet and 2021-22 Penn State Laureate, will visit Penn State Schuylkill on Oct. 26 to read from her works, including her recently released book, “No Ruined Stone.”
Penn State Schuylkill students now have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor of science in information technology, with five options available to tailor their degree to their career interests. The new four-year degree will prepare students for in-demand jobs such as web and application development, programming, systems analysis, network engineering, database administration, IT support and more.
Penn State Schuylkill has named more than 200 students as spring 2021 Dean’s List designees. To earn a dean’s list designation, students must end the semester with a 3.5 GPA or higher. The campus celebrated the students’ accomplishments at a ceremony held on Monday, Oct. 4, in the Morgan Auditorium.
One of Schuylkill County’s own is set to receive the Penn State Alumni Association Alumni Fellow Award. William Terrill, a leading expert and professor in the field of criminology and criminal justice, also will participate in various speaking engagements on campus in advance of the Oct. 6 award ceremony at University Park.
Penn State Schuylkill head athletic trainer Kate Fullerton had a lifelong ambition to be a member of the U.S. military. So, in 2018 she joined the United States Army Reserves. This month, Fullerton prepares to depart on her first deployment — a yearlong mission in Cuba.
