As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 21 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Penn State Schuylkill’s popular community enrichment cinema course will return this fall, offering participants the chance to explore the evolving role of comedy in film. The fall 2025 lineup includes "Step Brothers" on Sept. 29, "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" on Oct. 27, and "Fatherhood" on Nov. 10. All classes begin at 6 p.m. in Morgan Auditorium at the Student Community Center.
Jonathan A. Kukta, chief director of strategy, planning and engagement for Penn State Finance and Business and the Commonwealth Campuses, has been appointed to the National Board of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, which serves more than 600 college and universities.
Penn State Schuylkill announced the opening of its 2025–26 Art Space exhibition season with “In Regard,” a powerful and introspective collection by renowned Central Pennsylvania artist and art educator Chet Davis. The exhibition will be on display from Aug. 25 through Oct. 14 in Art Space’s new location — Classroom Building, Room 100 — and is free and open to the public.
The winning photo in the 2025 Penn State Today summer photo contest was submitted by Shrinishtaa Srinivas, an undergraduate student studying film and communications at Penn State Harrisburg, of blooming canna lily flowers in front of the Vartan Plaza fountain at the Harrisburg campus.
Penn State Schuylkill students pursuing careers in behavioral sciences now have a scholarship opportunity thanks to the generosity of Josette and Albert “Bert” Evans. Endowed with a $100,000 gift, the Josette and Bert Evans Behavioral Sciences Scholarship provides financial support to students majoring in psychology or human development and family studies who are participating in the applied behavior analysis certification course and internship.
Penn State Schuylkill has announced the promotion of Koren Dixon to assistant teaching professor of nursing, recognizing her dedication to student learning, her nearly two decades of experience in women’s health, and her scholarly work on public health issues such as human trafficking.
Ronald Kelly, a longtime faculty member at Penn State Schuylkill, has been promoted to associate teaching professor of criminal justice, effective July 1, 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to teaching, research and service.
Sarah Princiotta, a dedicated educator, researcher and community advocate, has been promoted to associate professor of biology at Penn State Schuylkill. The promotion recognizes her achievements in teaching, research and service, and her commitment to fostering scientific identity among students and the broader community.
Penn State Schuylkill has named more than 300 students as spring 2025 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.
