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Penn College Baseball Team Seeks Return to Top

April 25, 2012

Penn College baseball coach Chris Howard knows his team has its work cut out when it opens Penn State University Athletic Conference championship playoff action Thursday. The second-seeded Wildcats (23-10 overall and 14-4 in the conference) face third-seeded Penn State Greater Allegheny (27-13, 14-4) at 1:30 p.m. at Pullman Park in Butler. “Every year, the conference gets tougher. more»

Ceremonies Honor Graduating Student-Athletes, Champion Wrestlers

April 23, 2012

Roar, Wildcats, roar!

The Penn College Athletics Department honored the graduating members of the baseball team Saturday, as well as the 2011-12 Penn State University Athletic Conference Championship Wrestling Squad. more»

Archery, Baseball Teams Stand Out

April 23, 2012

Archers stand out

Archery and baseball were in the spotlight for Penn College athletics over the past week. more»

‘Design: 2012’ Exhibit to Show Seniors’ Graphic Design Work

April 20, 2012

Student work showcased

Twenty senior students in the graphic design major at Penn College will display the best of their collegiate portfolio, as judged by graphic design faculty, during the “Design: 2012” exhibit on the third floor of the Madigan Lib more»

North Campus to Offer Information Sessions for Health Programs

April 16, 2012

Penn College’s North Campus, just east of Wellsboro, will host information sessions for those interested in pursuing nursing or medical assisting as a career. The sessions include information about the application process, tuition and financial aid. Visitors will be able to view the nursing lab and classrooms and have questions answered about the noncredit health-services programs being offered. more»

Perfect Game Helps Penn College Baseball Team to 2-2 Week

April 15, 2012

Penn College’s baseball team split in its four games last week, but one of its wins was over previously unbeaten Penn State Greater Allegheny and came on a perfect game. In softball, Penn College was 2-4.

Student Design Protects Machining Equipment at Penn College

April 13, 2012

Student design protects college equipment

Penn College students from two academic areas were collaborators in providing covers to protect working surfaces on milling machines in the college’s Machining Technologies Center. more»

Faculty Member Presents Sessions for Teachers, Anthropologists

April 13, 2012

Rob Cooley

A faculty member in the School of Integrated Studies at Penn College was a presenter at two recent conferences. more»

Student Awarded Prestigious Scholarship From Trade Association

April 10, 2012

A Penn College student has been awarded one of only six $5,000 national scholarships from the National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals association. Zachary R. more»

Penn College Student Receives Trophy at Atlantic Bakery Expo

April 10, 2012

Kelly E. Rockwell

A Penn College student finished second in the Cake Decorating Extravaganza, a competition held as part of the Atlantic Bakery Expo at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Kelly E. more»

New Penn College Video Highlights Physician Assistant Major

April 10, 2012

PA grad featured in latest YouTube video

The growing field of physician assistant is examined in the latest video added to Penn College’s YouTube Channel. The four-minute video highlights the bachelor-degree major through the eyes of Matthew D. more»

Penn College Teams Go 3-4 During Week

April 8, 2012

During a week in which the sports schedule was shortened due to the Easter break, the Penn College baseball team went 2-1 and the softball team 1-3.

Penn College Welcomes New Employee

April 6, 2012

PCToday continues its regular feature – welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office.

Collectors Foundation Grants Startup Funds to Restoration Major

April 5, 2012

Restoration major gets boost from Collectors Foundation

Born in the high-profile restoration of an automotive legend – and abuzz ever since with student excitement at working on other vintage vehicles – Penn College's newest two-year major recently attracted a more»

Student-Produced Equipment to Be Used in New Major

April 5, 2012

Students produce equipment for new major

Students in a Fixture Design and Fabrication course at Penn College gained hands-on experience by producing an oversized “bead roller” that will, in turn, help provide hands-on experience in a new more»

Penn College Horticulture Student Awarded $1,000 Scholarship

April 4, 2012

Horticulture student awarded scholarship

A student in Penn College's School of Natural Resources Management was awarded a $1,000 scholarship during the recent Professional Landscape Network’s more»

College, Mount Nittany Medical Center Extend Agreement

April 4, 2012

Penn College and Mount Nittany Medical Center recently entered a three-year clinical affiliation agreement. The agreement provides for use of the hospital’s radiology department for clinical instruction for students enrolled in the college’s associate-degree radiography major. more»

'Healthy Wildcats' Attend BACCHUS Conference

April 3, 2012

'Healthy Wildcats' hit the road

Members of the Penn College Healthy Wildcats – adviser Kristi L. Hammaker, health and fitness specialist; Stephanie M. more»

Men's Club Lacrosse Teams Beats Two Nationally Ranked Opponents

April 2, 2012

This past week was the biggest in history for the Penn College men's club lacrosse squad, which faced four nationally ranked teams in as many days – and defeated two of them. more»

Men's Club Lacrosse Team Beats Two Nationally Ranked Opponents

April 2, 2012

This past week was the biggest in history for the Penn College men's club lacrosse squad, which faced four nationally ranked teams in as many days – and defeated two of them. more»

Faculty Member Joins Panel on Teaching About Marcellus Shale

April 2, 2012

Debra A. Buckman

Debra A. Buckman, assistant professor of chemistry and environmental science at Penn College, participated on a panel discussion on the role of educators in teaching about Marcellus Shale. more»

Penn College’s Health Information Management Major Accredited

April 2, 2012

Penn College’s health information management degree, which advances students into one of today’s fastest-growing career fields, has received national accreditation. more»

Baseball Team Off to Great Conference Start; Archers Claim Titles

April 1, 2012

After its first week of Penn State University Athletic Conference play, the Penn College baseball team is off to a great start while the college’s softball team still is looking for its first win. And at an invitational shoot in Virginia, four Wildcat archers claimed first-place finishes.

Students Among Top 10 Finishers in ‘Career Days’ Competition

March 30, 2012

Twelve students from Penn College’s School of Natural Resources Management – joined by an alumnus and a faculty member – attended the recent Professional Landscape Network’s Student Career Days competition in Manhattan, Kan. more»

'Student of the Month' Honors Accorded Jeremy L. Thorne

March 29, 2012

Jeremy L. Thorne

Jeremy L. Thorne, a landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis major from Sugarloaf, has been chosen as Penn College's final "Student of the Month" for the Spring 2012 semester. more»

Volunteers Provide Free Dental Services to 87 Children

March 29, 2012

Sealant Saturday

Volunteers from the dental profession convened in the Dental Hygiene Lab at Penn College on March 17 for the 10th Sealant Saturday community dental health event, for which they provided about $15,000 in free dental services to children more»

Residence Life Salutes Top Students, Programs for March

March 28, 2012

Penn College's Residence Life Office announces its March honorees among students and programs in campus housing.

FedEx Express Donates Boeing 727-200F to College

March 28, 2012

FedEx Express donates Boeing 727

A Boeing 727-200F aircraft from FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., made its final descent Wednesday onto the runway at the Williamsport Regional Airport. more»

Scholarship at Penn College Memorializes Blair County Surveyor

March 27, 2012

A new scholarship fund will memorialize a Blair County surveyor who helped develop curriculum for students at Penn College. The Ellis James Edwards/New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. more»

Penn College Scholarship Fund to Honor Local Businesswoman

March 27, 2012

Anita Gibbons and her late husband, Brian “J.B.” Gibbons, played an important role in the expansion of Penn College when their family designed, developed, constructed and fully leased Campus View Apartments in 1989. Anita Gibbons operated the complex from 1989 until 1997, when the family sold Campus View, along with the former PBI industrial site, to the college. more»

Penn College Initiatives Promote Student Preparedness, Success

March 26, 2012

'RAMP Up for College'

Parents often worry – but don’t always share with others – their concerns about how ready their sons and daughters are to enter college. more»

Wildcats Set to Step Into Conference Baseball, Softball Action

March 25, 2012

Penn College baseball and softball teams went 1-2 against NCAA Division III teams last week as they prepare for the start of Penn State University Athletic Conference action.

Green Careers Episode of Penn College TV Series Premieres April 12

April 10, 2012

Tyler L. Walter

Green careers are the focus of the latest episode of “degrees that work.tv,” an award-winning documentary series produced by Penn College and WVIA Public Media. more»

Winners Named in FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship

March 22, 2012

Watts Up?

Penn College was the recent host of FIRST Tech Challenge’s Pennsylvania Championship Tournament, providing a home and a small army of volunteers for a day full of high-level robotics competition among high school teams from seven states. more»

Watson Named Assistant Dean of Integrated Studies-Programs

March 22, 2012

Paul R. Watson II

Paul R. Watson II has been named assistant dean of programs in the School of Integrated Studies at Penn College. more»

School of Health Sciences to Host Scholarship 5K Fundraiser

April 12, 2012

Penn College’s School of Health Sciences will host its fourth 5K Walk/Run on April 21 to support a scholarship for students in the college’s health sciences majors. more»

Math Professor Co-Authors Paper for Academic Journal

March 21, 2012

William Ma

William Ma, professor of mathematics at Penn College, jointly authored a paper that was published recently in The Pacific Journal of Mathematics. more»

Students, Alumni Invited to 'Mind Their Manners' at Etiquette Dinner

March 21, 2012

Which fork to use?

Students and alumni are invited to Penn College's third annual Etiquette Dinner, hosted by Career Services and Alumni Relations, to be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, in Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. Are job interviews in your future? more»

College’s Little League Campaign Receives Advertising Gold Award

March 21, 2012

It's a hit!

Penn College’s community relations efforts during the Little League World Series were honored with a gold award from the Higher Education Marketing Report. more»

Honor Societies Induct New Members in Weekend Ceremonies

March 21, 2012

The Penn College chapters of three honor societies held induction ceremonies on March 17, recognizing 110 new members for academic achievement.

Autodesk Certification Days for 2012 Scheduled at Penn College

March 19, 2012

As an Autodesk Authorized Training Center and Authorized Certification Center, Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College will participate in this year’s Certification Days. Autodesk is providing the opportunity to become Autodesk Certified for $25 (two exams of your choice: Associate and/or Professional). This represents a cost savings of $175. more»

New College Video Showcases Alumnus Developing Toyota Training

March 19, 2012

Ryan M. Black

The work of a Penn College graduate who is shaping the training received by thousands of Toyota technicians is featured in the latest video added to the college's YouTube Channel. more»

Career Fair to Represent 1,900+ Jobs, Internships

March 19, 2012

Students and alumni: This week's Career Fair is your opportunity to meet hundreds of prospective employers – including 26 Fortune 500 companies – who are offering more than 1,900 jobs and internships. Get your suit on, grab your resume and portfolio, and head to the Career Fair. more»

Spring Sports Seasons Continue for Penn College

March 19, 2012

Penn College baseball and softball teams went 1-3 for the week, while several basketball players received postseason honors.

Students Receive Awards in Annual Cake Competition

March 16, 2012

Blue-ribbon entry

A three-tier cake inspired by antique lace doilies took top prize in an annual Wedding Cake Competition at Penn College. The competition is sponsored by CalJava International, a cake decorating supply company based in California. more»

Magazine Profile of Graduate’s Valiant Recovery Earns Accolade

March 16, 2012

Tom Wilson

A feature article about a young Penn College alumnus’s road to recovery from heart-transplant surgery was honored with a bronze award in a competition sponsored by a professional association of education communicators. more»

Penn College Welcomes New Employee

March 16, 2012

PCToday continues its regular feature – welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office.

North Campus to Offer Classes for Older Adults

March 13, 2012

Adults 55 and older who want to learn something new may enroll in noncredit classes being offered this spring at Penn College’s North Campus near Wellsboro.

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