Penn State alumnus Louis H. “Herb” Meier has established the Elbert and Helen Meier Scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill, an endowment designed to support first-generation students from Schuylkill County with financial need.
Penn State Schuylkill students showcased their academic work across multiple disciplines during the fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Poster Conference, a semesterly event celebrating student research, scholarship, and experiential learning.
The New York Jets and the Eastern College Athletic Conference have partnered to launch what will become the largest collegiate women’s flag football league in the United States, and Penn State Schuylkill will compete as one of its charter members.
During finals week, Penn State University Libraries offers stress-reducing games and activities to help students relax as they study for finals and complete end-of-semester projects.
Penn State is sharing guidance for students, faculty and staff in the event that normal operations at the University’s campuses are disrupted due to winter weather during the 2025-26 season.
Penn State Schuylkill students, faculty and staff came together to support the local community through a campuswide cereal box drive benefiting Helping Harvest. Over 200 pounds of cereal was collected and donated to the food bank, which provides food assistance to individuals and families across Berks and Schuylkill counties.
Penn State will celebrate its 11th GivingTuesday on Dec. 2 — and Penn State Schuylkill invites alumni and friends to be a part of the event by making a gift to The Penn State Fund for Penn State Schuylkill, which supports the “Chancellor’s Choice: Supporting Students, Strengthening Campus” initiative.
Third-year nursing students in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Schuylkill are gaining hands-on experience through a community partnership with Diakon Senior Community Centers across Schuylkill County.
Penn State Schuylkill will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Schuylkill County Vietnam Veterans Memorial adjacent to campus. The event will honor local veterans and feature student and community participants, including Jeremiah Miller, a third-year business major and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served seven years as a Sergeant Aviation Operations Specialist. The event is open to the public.
Penn State Schuylkill welcomed 66 regional employers to campus for its annual fall Career Fair, offering students a valuable opportunity to build connections, explore career paths, and gain insight into employment opportunities across Schuylkill County and beyond.
