"I chose Penn State Scranton for its affordability, location, alumni society, the small campus, the great professors and great community." ~ Dominic Corma, '22, Electrical Engineer Major
Penn State Commonwealth Campuses Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York will follow national movement among small conferences and push basketball competition to the spring semester due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa and his wife, Sahar al Masri, were instrumental in starting the Diversity Circles program at the campus several years ago and have continuously supported diversity and inclusion efforts. Now, the campus is partnering with the Greater Scranton MLK Commission and other local colleges to address systemic racism, to help foster greater understanding and acceptance in the local community.
Penn State Scranton, the Greater Scranton MLK Commission, and local colleges are presenting “Talking About Racism: A Community Conversation,” a three-part series of virtual talks designed to provide a space for community members to listen, learn and work toward a more racially equitable future.
The Scranton Area Community Foundation recently presented a $2,500 grant to the Scranton LaunchBox powered by Penn State Scranton. From left, is Laura Ducceschi, President and CEO, Scranton Area Community Foundation; John Drake, Director of Penn State Scranton’s Center for Business Development and Community Outreach; and Cathy Fitzpatrick, Scranton Area Community Foundation Grant and Scholarship Manager.
Earlier this year, 2019 Penn State Scranton corporate communication graduates Chris Davis, left, and Matt Giombetti used their love of gaming to launch their own business, Electric City Esports.
