Mike Rzucidlo of the campus' maintenance and operations department has been named the August Employee of the Month at Penn State Worthington Scranton by Chancellor Marwan Wafa.
Mary Runco, administrative assistant for academic affairs/nursing at Penn State Worthington Scranton, was recently named the recipient of the campus’ Award for Excellence in Support Services.
Brad Kovaleski, director of student affairs and engagement at Penn State Worthington Scranton, was the recipient of this year’s Award for Excellence in Administrative Services. Kovaleski was nominated for his role in organizing the campus’ recent Safe Zone training.
Lackawanna College students who graduate with their associate degree now have direct transfer options to three regional Penn State campuses thanks to an articulation agreement the institutions announced Aug. 10 at Penn State Worthington Scranton in Dunmore.
This year's Nittany Lion Free Children's Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Penn State Worthington Scranton's Multipurpose Building. The event is open to the public and free of charge.
The National Science Foundation has joined in supporting Penn State’s goal of taking more of its discoveries to market by awarding Penn State a five-year, $500,000 Innovation Corps (I-Corps) grant to establish the Invent Penn State I-Corps Site in collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partner’s TechCelerator, Happy Valley LaunchBox, and Invent Penn State’s Innovation Hubs.
The Penn State Alumni Association will recognize 14 graduates on Oct. 4 with the lifelong title of Alumni Fellow, the highest award given by the Alumni Association.
The application period is now open for the General Education Faculty Scholars Program, comprised of 16 faculty members representing the various campuses, colleges and general education areas at Penn State.
Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Worthington Scranton will host a special outreach event on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the AAA National Championship Baseball Game taking place at PNC Field on Montage Mountain. The event, which is aimed at growing brand awareness and showcasing the impact Penn State makes on Northeast Pennsylvania, will also serve as a fundraiser for THON.
NEPA BlogCon will return to Penn State Worthington Scranton on Oct. 14. Now entering its sixth year, NEPA BlogCon is northeastern Pennsylvania's only blogging and social media conference. Tickets are free, but advanced registration is required.
