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Alumnus answers call for students impacted by devastating pandemic
By John Urick, May 15, 2020
I know the impact that a Pennsylvania College of Technology applied technology education has on lives.
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Supportive faculty provide life hacks
By Sydney Brown, May 7, 2020
As my final semester comes to a close, I would like to thank and recognize Dr. Jacob Miller and Dr. Sandra Gorka for all they have done for the information technology majors and my growth as a Penn College student.
Reclaiming STEM education
By Davie Jane Gilmour, February 14, 2020
President Davie Jane Gilmour rallied the Pennsylvania Association of Career & Technical Administrators to action in her keynote address at the 2020 Career Readiness Symposium. The goal: to reimagine and redefine STEM career education and communication for today’s youth. The transcript of her speech follows.
A career as sweet as candy
By Joe Gasparetti, February 11, 2020
Joe Gasparetti, a 2001 graphic design graduate, is the design manager for Mars Wrigley (They’re the people who make M&Ms!).
Home-field advantages
By Tiffany Brown, November 26, 2019
Reflecting upon the growth of Wildcat Athletics since my freshman year (2016), I am extremely thankful for each member of the athletic department for their constant support on and off the field.
Making a positive impact 3,000 miles away
By Jillian Hiestand, November 21, 2019
I always knew my life’s purpose was to serve others through nursing. However, I never imagined I would find myself in the small town of Nueva Santa Rosa, Guatemala, doing just that.
The strength of industry support
By Olivia Ferki, November 13, 2019
Scholarships can change your college experience. My college experience was changed during my freshman year.
Reflections of gratitude
By Zachary Kravitz, October 30, 2019
Assuming all goes according to plan in seven months, my Williamsport résumé will reflect a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and a handful of student leadership positions that I have been privileged to serve in over the years.
Well-rounded global experience
By Cayla Erisman, April 18, 2019
My initial global experience through Penn College affected my life in many positive ways.
Alumni Love: ’70s Style
By Darryl Kehrer, February 13, 2018
Miss Dawn Wahler caught my eye from afar sitting on one of those high, drafting stools in the cavernous drafting room in WACC’s “Unit 6,” a historic former trolley barn.