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Three collision repair technology majors at Penn College are among only five students nationally to receive $5,000 scholarships in a fifth annual industry competition. Nabil O. Assad, Philadelphia; Ian J. Hilner, Milton; and Isaac S. more»

For the third time in three years, Penn College will be represented in international archery competition. Zachary Plannick, 22, of Coraopolis, and Glen Thomas, 21, of Mercer, will compete at the 26th World University Summer Games. The biennial event runs from Aug. 12-23 and is being held in Shenzhen, China. As many as 8,000 athletes from 140 countries are expected to participate.

Penn College has presented student achievement awards to its August 2011 graduates.

Penn College has presented a College Service Award to faculty member, department head and Penn College Education Association President Jim E. Temple. more»

Penn College's Board of Directors on Thursday approved parameters for the college’s state budget request for 2012-13.The numbers will be submitted to the state along with The Pennsylvania State University’s request. more»

The practical nursing program at Penn College’s North Campus near Wellsboro is scheduling pre-admission testing for the next class, which begins in January. Pre-admission testing must be completed before the application process begins. All applications must be submitted by Oct. 1. The yearlong, full-time program is offered through Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College. more»

The ever-expanding world of comics – from the Sunday funnies and comic books to graphic novels, manga and animation to video games – will be celebrated during Wildcat Comic Con, set for Apri more»

A recent nursing graduate from Penn College was awarded a scholarship from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania, which administers the Jack E. Barger Sr. Scholarship on behalf of the VFW, recently announced six recipients of the scholarship for 2011, including Travis M. Rupert, who earned an associate degree in nursing from the college in May.

Four students in Penn College’s automotive technology management bachelor-degree major will receive a share of $112,000 in awards from the Specialty Equipment Market Association Memorial Scholarship Fund. William W. Carpenter Jr., of Point Pleasant Boro, N.J.; Joshua D. Greenplate, of Red Lion; Isaac S. Hostetter, of Lebanon; and Bradley P. more»

Robin J. Gordon, a Penn College student enrolled in the dental hygiene: health policy and administration major, was awarded a scholarship from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health. Gordon, of Duryea, was named a recipient of the Crest Oral-B Laboratories Dental Hygiene Scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year. more»

Penn College will expand its opportunities in welding education, thanks to a donation from Chesapeake Energy Corp. more»

Penn College recently appointed a director of mathematics and general education in the School of Integrated Studies. Paul Watson II began his duties on July 1. more»

The Marcellus Shale Education & Training Center has released a study assessing the direct workforce needs required to support Marcellus Shale development in Pennsylvania from 2011-14. The total number of direct jobs needed to keep pace with the growth of the industry is expected to range from 18,596 to 30,684, including 9,800 to 15,900 new positions. more»

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

The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of Madigan Library, will host "Bodies Under Pressure," a collection of sculptures by Douglas Tausik, from July 12-Aug. 21. more»

Penn College’s Outreach for K-12 Office was awarded a grant from the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corp. to broaden the knowledge among students, teachers and parents about what is made in their back yards, and of the significant impact manufacturing continues to have on the region. more»

An information session for the next medical (office) assistant class to be offered at Penn College’s North Campus will be held July 26. The information session will begin at 9 a.m. at the North Campus, three miles east of Wellsboro. The next medical assistant class is scheduled to begin in mid-September. more»

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

The state budget signed late Thursday by Gov. Tom Corbett includes more funding than anticipated for Penn College. President Davie Jane Gilmour had said that, if the governor signed the budget as submitted, the bulk of the funds would help the college reduce the 2011-12 tuition increase for students to 2.99 percent. more»

Penn College students garnered 11 awards – including Best of Show – in the International Graphic Arts Educators’ 2010 Gutenberg Awards competition. The awards, announced in May, recognize exceptional achievement in the field of graphic arts by students in various levels of education. Awards are available for printed items, websites and photographs.

Three Penn College students were among the medalists at SkillsUSA's 47th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 19-24 in Kansas City, Mo. Placing third in their respective events were Aaron C. more»

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

Penn College’s Board of Directors has approved a $99.45 million operating budget and a total budget of $142.33 million for 2011-12. The budget includes a 4.08-percent increase in tuition (4.82 percent for tuition and fees combined) for Pennsylvania residents enrolled in 2011-12. more»

The nonprofit organization Books Through Bars recently received hundreds of textbooks as a result of a book drive hosted by Penn College and Bucknell University. The book drive was coordinated by Brandon J. more»

Penn College’s Madigan Library will serve as an interim site for essential PA CareerLink services while the agency finalizes its relocation to a new location in downtown Williamsport. PA CareerLink staff will be available from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. more»