Penn State Schuylkill held its spring Student Research and Scholarship Conference via Zoom on Friday, April 9. Fourteen undergraduate students — some working in teams and others embarking on multiple projects — presented their original research projects in a variety of disciplines, including social sciences, history, physics and more. Topics ranged from the synthesis of novel chemical compounds to analyses of historical and cultural topics and important societal issues.
A recently completed $3.5 million renovation of science laboratories at Penn State Schuylkill has opened a world of possibilities for student scientists and faculty researchers alike.
Eleven Penn State Schuylkill honors students presented 14 original research projects at the recent Eastern Communication Association’s spring 2021 Undergraduate Scholars Conference.
The Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association announced Thursday that Penn State Schuylkill has earned the 2021 Employers Excellence Award in Product Innovation for launching Penn State Schuylkill Co-Op in fall 2020. The recognition is awarded annually to a regional employer who demonstrates excellence in bringing innovative new products to market.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently announced the dates for phases 1B, 1C and 2 of the commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution program and Penn State is strongly encouraging all students, faculty and staff to sign up to get a vaccine as soon as they are eligible to receive one.
Penn State Schuylkill will host its fifth annual Business Plan Competition virtually at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners who live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Schuylkill County are encouraged to apply by Friday, April 2, for their chance to secure up to $5,000 in funding.
Penn State Schuylkill named more than 240 students to the fall 2020 Dean’s List. The campus will celebrate Dean’s List designees during a virtual ceremony to be held April 6.
As of March 1 (the conclusion of the universal required re-testing period), the University is conducting random testing of between 1% and 2% of the University’s population of students and employees living, learning or working on campus as well as those who access campus.
Penn State Schuylkill will offer a free five-week workshop series to help high school students and their families navigate the college search, admissions, and financial aid processes.
Penn State is planning a phased return over the summer semester to a full on-campus learning environment for fall 2021. The University’s priorities continue to be the health and well-being of its students, faculty, staff and local communities, and the plans for expanded in-person classes have the flexibility built in to quickly respond to changing pandemic conditions, if necessary.
