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Penn State Schuylkill has named more than 280 students as fall 2024 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.

Penn State Schuylkill’s Art Space will host the Allied Artists of Schuylkill County Member Exhibit from Jan. 13 to Feb. 21, featuring works by 28 local artists in a variety of styles and mediums. The exhibit is free to the public, with a special artist reception and gallery talk on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the creativity and talent of Schuylkill County’s vibrant art community.

As the fall semester came to a close, Penn State Schuylkill's faculty and staff joined together to celebrate those who received annual honors, including the Outstanding Staff Award and faculty awards for teaching, research and service.

Joseph S. Gera, a Penn State alumnus and retired IBM executive, has committed $50,000 to establish the Joseph S. Gera STEM Scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill, supporting 20 students over five years in critical science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.

Joseph Squillace, assistant teaching professor of cybersecurity at Penn State Schuylkill, has been named the 2024-25 Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology Statewide Faculty Member of the Year.

During finals week, Penn State University Libraries offers stress-reducing games and activities to help students relax as they study for finals.

The new Opportunity Grant Professional Development Program awarded its first grants to 51 teaching and clinical non-tenure-line faculty.  

Penn State Schuylkill celebrated its 90th anniversary on Nov. 20, bringing together more than 170 attendees, including alumni, faculty, students and community leaders, to honor nearly a century of educational impact. The event featured reflections on the campus’ history, a keynote by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi, and performances by the Penn State Schuylkill Quartet and Chorale.

Penn State's Sustainable Labs Program, now in its third year, is enhancing sustainability in research labs across the University. The program has expanded to multiple campuses with more than 70 labs and 600 researchers as part of current or past cohorts. 

Students who meet transfer requirements at Lehigh Carbon Community College are guaranteed admission to Penn State Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill and Wilkes-Barre.