For the second year running, Penn State Schuylkill has received the NAIA Champions of Character Award. This year, Schuylkill was named a Five-Star Institution Gold Award winner -- up from its inaugural Bronze Award designation in 2019-20.
Gina Whalen, assistant teaching professor of business and coordinator of Penn State Schuylkill’s business division, was invited to share her expertise in leadership and transformative learning at three speaking engagements for local and regional audiences this fall.
As part of Penn State Schuylkill’s ongoing efforts to provide an exceptional, well-rounded collegiate experience, the campus fitness center was recently outfitted with new commercial-grade equipment.
After a careful review of President Joe Biden’s executive order mandating vaccines for federal contractors and guidance issued by the federal Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Penn State has determined that the COVID-19 vaccine mandate already in place at seven campuses must be extended to two additional campuses — Berks and Schuylkill. The vaccine mandate also applies to all Penn State Extension employees across the commonwealth.
All employees, as well as undergraduate and graduate students supported on wage payroll, who have a disability or medical condition that they believe prevents them from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine can now request accommodations by completing an online request form on or before Friday, Nov. 12.
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.
