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Fall 2025 dean's list announced

February 24, 2026

Smiling woman with black rimmed glasses, curly blonde hair and her head propped on her hand

Penn State Laureate plans to explore commonwealth through a documentary lens

February 16, 2026

Fred Aebli sitting, with a crystal award plaque on the table next to him

IT instructor earns best in track at international conference

February 13, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Feb. 10

February 10, 2026

multi-tiered display of books and dvds on Black culture for Black History month display in library

Black History Month events at Penn State Scranton

February 06, 2026

Researcher with a test tube working in a lab

Lab Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 9-13, aims to promote safe labs on campuses

February 02, 2026

Scranton THON Dancers, Alexis Colasurdo and Airiana Scarfo stand side by side making the Four Diamonds hand symbol, with illuminated “FTK” letters glowing in the background.

Penn State Scranton names this year's THON dancers

January 30, 2026

Penn State Scranton honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at annual event

January 20, 2026

a muted American flag graphic with blue overtone, and the words MLK Day superimposed across the center

Penn State Scranton celebrates MLK Day Jan. 20 with celebratory community event

January 14, 2026

A black and white image of Martin Luther King speaking at a podium

Events to commemorate 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Penn State campuses

January 13, 2026

close up of a laptop computer and a hand holding a credit card

Is holiday shopping online safe?

December 17, 2025

Student Grant Lewis, wearing a suit and tie, poses in front of the poster board showcasing photos and a write-up of his research project

Mechanical engineering student places at international engineering conference

December 17, 2025

three women participants in event pose for a photo with a brick wall in the background

Penn State Scranton hosts COMM Day, giving students hands-on experience

December 04, 2025

group of women holding music books and singing, dressed in holiday attire

Campus musical groups are bringing the holiday spirit to Scranton

December 03, 2025

GivingTuesday graphic that shows Penn State Nittany Lion. Graphic reads: 12.2.25 The Best Tuesday All Year - Giving Tuesday

Bring a hunger-free campus to life this GivingTuesday at Penn State Scranton

November 21, 2025

Penn State reminds community of winter weather protocols for 2025-26 season

November 18, 2025

Person poses for a photo holding a IACIS Educator of the Year Award in front of an IACIS banner

Penn State Scranton’s Alan Peslak named 'Computer Educator of the Year'

November 04, 2025

Rick Brazier to step down as dean of Penn State’s University College

October 28, 2025

Students stand at their research posters with symposium attendees.

ICDS Symposium spotlights student, faculty research

October 22, 2025

Zamarra Vrabel shows her award certificate, standing between her two female professors, all are smiling

Scranton student's podcast wins both state and national first-place awards

October 21, 2025

man stands at podium at reading event

Penn State Scranton celebrates the freedom to read at Banned Books Read-Out

October 15, 2025

Outstanding academic achievement awards placed on top of table

More than 300 Penn State Scranton students honored for academic achievement

October 09, 2025

A view through a glass window of students gathered inside the new STEM Lounge

New STEM student lounge opens at Penn State Scranton

October 06, 2025

Head shots of Six Assessment Champions: Julie Evak, Dennis Millan, Deborah Morton, Richard Peng, Megan Van Etten, Tara Wyckoff

OPAIR announces 2025-26 cohort of Assessment Champions

October 01, 2025

Penn State Police Officers at Coffee with a Cop Day 2024 with student

Penn State Police to host 'Coffee with a Cop' events statewide Oct. 1

September 26, 2025

graphic of two pumpkins with Community Fall Festival written above them

Penn State Scranton holding first ever Community Fall Festival Oct. 16

September 26, 2025

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

Penn State Day Open Houses scheduled for Oct. 18 and Nov. 15 at Scranton

September 24, 2025

Durell Johnson takes the helm of Penn State's three northeast region campuses

September 23, 2025

Scranton's nittany lion shrine, surrounded by colorful mums, with a view of mountains in the background

Penn State Scranton announces staff updates

September 18, 2025

A display showing an historical costume and documents

2025 Constitution Day events to be held at Penn State campuses across Pa.

September 09, 2025

Mónica Ortiz Rossi performs with Sanctuario

Penn State campus events celebrate, honor 2025 National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 08, 2025

placing flags in Old Main lawn

Penn State campuses to commemorate 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

September 05, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Sept. 4

September 04, 2025

Female student holding laptop addresses a group of students at event

Student Lunch and Learn event promotes student involvement at Scranton

September 03, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — Aug. 21

August 21, 2025

Wright to step down as northeast regional chancellor

August 20, 2025

Student smiles for a picture, sitting next to Penn State Scranton's lion shrine.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Corinna Matute

July 30, 2025

Student with glasses and sticker on his shirt that reads 'Jacob' smiles for a picture.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Jacob Webb

July 23, 2025

Dr. Darlne Dunay poses for a photo by the scranton campus' Nittany Lion Shrine

Scranton alumna Darlene Dunay reelected to Penn State Alumni Council

July 11, 2025

photo of Rob Notari sitting in IT lab with computers and windows behind him

Rob Notari director earns CIO/Senior Leadership Team Award for regional impact

July 10, 2025

Student smiling stands in front of building that reads 'Study Learning Center'

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Delilah Jones

July 10, 2025

NSO Leader, Paul, smiles with balloons in the background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Paul Krzan

July 07, 2025

Spend A Summer day sun graphic and wording in dark blue on a blue and white sky background

Spend A Summer Day events to take place July 11, Aug. 8 at Penn State Scranton

June 27, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — June 26

June 26, 2025

Student smiles in front of flowers wearing a shirt that reads 'New Student Orientation'

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Isabella Touseull

June 23, 2025

Student wearing a shirt that reads 'New Student Orientation' smiles for photo

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Aiden Clarke

June 18, 2025

a group of students take part in sound meditation in the Fullers Overlook barn building

Scranton students enjoy unique experience at Penn State's Fullers Overlook

June 17, 2025

Student smiling wearing a shirt that says 'New Student Orientation' on it

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Binni Patel

June 16, 2025

Penn State Scranton announces spring 2025 dean's list students

June 16, 2025

Student smiling wearing a PSU-Disney themed tshirt

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Cora Sisk

June 13, 2025

Photo of Scranton's NIttany Lion shrine with mountains in the background

Six faculty members at Penn State Scranton earn promotions

June 13, 2025

new beta beta beta inductees pose for a photo holding their membership certificates

Tri Beta honor society at Penn State Scranton inducts new members

June 09, 2025

Student with glasses smiling with trees in the background

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Gavan Quimby

June 09, 2025

penn state scranton's lion shrine with mountain view in the background

Penn State Scranton recognizes staff, faculty and student accomplishments

June 06, 2025

Student smiling with mountains in the background

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Zamarra Vrabel

June 04, 2025

group of honor society inductees pose for a group photo

Sigma Tau Delta honor society holds inaugural induction at Penn State Scranton

June 04, 2025

Student sits on bench and smiles

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Tansi Patel

June 03, 2025

Student smiles in front of flowers

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Elizabeth Anolfo

June 02, 2025

Students and chaperones pose for a photo togehter in front of a fireplace

Students present work, make meaningful connections at writing center conference

May 28, 2025

The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded seed grants to five interdisciplinary teams focused on housing, sustainability, aging in place, and more.

Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate awards seed funding to five research projects

May 19, 2025

Zamarra and James pose outside for photo at Penn State Scranton, with mountains in the background

Corporate comm students' podcast projects recognized in statewide competition

May 19, 2025

A collage of five photos showing Penn State students' spring break experiences

In photos: Penn State students gain knowledge, serve others during spring break

May 19, 2025

Student dressed in suit and tie sitting in audience

Student achievements celebrated at Scranton's annual Student Recognition Dinner

May 15, 2025

group of grads in cap and gown smiling

Penn State Scranton welcomes 140 new alumni into the Penn State pride

May 15, 2025

5 students holding awards standing next to John Sr. and Kimlyn Patishnock

2025 University Libraries Research Awards honor 104 students from 20 campuses

May 15, 2025

group of honor society inductees pose for a picture at the induction ceremony

Scranton corporate communication students inducted into two honor societies

May 09, 2025

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Head of Lion Shrine and Shield graphic

Fall 2025 dean's list announced

February 24, 2026

Smiling woman with black rimmed glasses, curly blonde hair and her head propped on her hand

Penn State Laureate plans to explore commonwealth through a documentary lens

February 16, 2026

Fred Aebli sitting, with a crystal award plaque on the table next to him

IT instructor earns best in track at international conference

February 13, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Feb. 10

February 10, 2026

multi-tiered display of books and dvds on Black culture for Black History month display in library

Black History Month events at Penn State Scranton

February 06, 2026

Researcher with a test tube working in a lab

Lab Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 9-13, aims to promote safe labs on campuses

February 02, 2026

Scranton THON Dancers, Alexis Colasurdo and Airiana Scarfo stand side by side making the Four Diamonds hand symbol, with illuminated “FTK” letters glowing in the background.

Penn State Scranton names this year's THON dancers

January 30, 2026

Penn State Scranton honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at annual event

January 20, 2026

a muted American flag graphic with blue overtone, and the words MLK Day superimposed across the center

Penn State Scranton celebrates MLK Day Jan. 20 with celebratory community event

January 14, 2026

A black and white image of Martin Luther King speaking at a podium

Events to commemorate 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Penn State campuses

January 13, 2026

close up of a laptop computer and a hand holding a credit card

Is holiday shopping online safe?

December 17, 2025

Student Grant Lewis, wearing a suit and tie, poses in front of the poster board showcasing photos and a write-up of his research project

Mechanical engineering student places at international engineering conference

December 17, 2025

three women participants in event pose for a photo with a brick wall in the background

Penn State Scranton hosts COMM Day, giving students hands-on experience

December 04, 2025

group of women holding music books and singing, dressed in holiday attire

Campus musical groups are bringing the holiday spirit to Scranton

December 03, 2025

GivingTuesday graphic that shows Penn State Nittany Lion. Graphic reads: 12.2.25 The Best Tuesday All Year - Giving Tuesday

Bring a hunger-free campus to life this GivingTuesday at Penn State Scranton

November 21, 2025

Penn State reminds community of winter weather protocols for 2025-26 season

November 18, 2025

Person poses for a photo holding a IACIS Educator of the Year Award in front of an IACIS banner

Penn State Scranton’s Alan Peslak named 'Computer Educator of the Year'

November 04, 2025

Rick Brazier to step down as dean of Penn State’s University College

October 28, 2025

Students stand at their research posters with symposium attendees.

ICDS Symposium spotlights student, faculty research

October 22, 2025

Zamarra Vrabel shows her award certificate, standing between her two female professors, all are smiling

Scranton student's podcast wins both state and national first-place awards

October 21, 2025

man stands at podium at reading event

Penn State Scranton celebrates the freedom to read at Banned Books Read-Out

October 15, 2025

Outstanding academic achievement awards placed on top of table

More than 300 Penn State Scranton students honored for academic achievement

October 09, 2025

A view through a glass window of students gathered inside the new STEM Lounge

New STEM student lounge opens at Penn State Scranton

October 06, 2025

Head shots of Six Assessment Champions: Julie Evak, Dennis Millan, Deborah Morton, Richard Peng, Megan Van Etten, Tara Wyckoff

OPAIR announces 2025-26 cohort of Assessment Champions

October 01, 2025

Penn State Police Officers at Coffee with a Cop Day 2024 with student

Penn State Police to host 'Coffee with a Cop' events statewide Oct. 1

September 26, 2025

graphic of two pumpkins with Community Fall Festival written above them

Penn State Scranton holding first ever Community Fall Festival Oct. 16

September 26, 2025

A person in a lion costume standing in front of a lion statue.

Penn State Day Open Houses scheduled for Oct. 18 and Nov. 15 at Scranton

September 24, 2025

Durell Johnson takes the helm of Penn State's three northeast region campuses

September 23, 2025

Scranton's nittany lion shrine, surrounded by colorful mums, with a view of mountains in the background

Penn State Scranton announces staff updates

September 18, 2025

A display showing an historical costume and documents

2025 Constitution Day events to be held at Penn State campuses across Pa.

September 09, 2025

Mónica Ortiz Rossi performs with Sanctuario

Penn State campus events celebrate, honor 2025 National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 08, 2025

placing flags in Old Main lawn

Penn State campuses to commemorate 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

September 05, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Sept. 4

September 04, 2025

Female student holding laptop addresses a group of students at event

Student Lunch and Learn event promotes student involvement at Scranton

September 03, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — Aug. 21

August 21, 2025

Wright to step down as northeast regional chancellor

August 20, 2025

Student smiles for a picture, sitting next to Penn State Scranton's lion shrine.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Corinna Matute

July 30, 2025

Student with glasses and sticker on his shirt that reads 'Jacob' smiles for a picture.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Jacob Webb

July 23, 2025

Dr. Darlne Dunay poses for a photo by the scranton campus' Nittany Lion Shrine

Scranton alumna Darlene Dunay reelected to Penn State Alumni Council

July 11, 2025

photo of Rob Notari sitting in IT lab with computers and windows behind him

Rob Notari director earns CIO/Senior Leadership Team Award for regional impact

July 10, 2025

Student smiling stands in front of building that reads 'Study Learning Center'

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Delilah Jones

July 10, 2025

NSO Leader, Paul, smiles with balloons in the background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Paul Krzan

July 07, 2025

Spend A Summer day sun graphic and wording in dark blue on a blue and white sky background

Spend A Summer Day events to take place July 11, Aug. 8 at Penn State Scranton

June 27, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — June 26

June 26, 2025

Student smiles in front of flowers wearing a shirt that reads 'New Student Orientation'

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Isabella Touseull

June 23, 2025

Student wearing a shirt that reads 'New Student Orientation' smiles for photo

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Aiden Clarke

June 18, 2025

a group of students take part in sound meditation in the Fullers Overlook barn building

Scranton students enjoy unique experience at Penn State's Fullers Overlook

June 17, 2025

Student smiling wearing a shirt that says 'New Student Orientation' on it

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Binni Patel

June 16, 2025

Penn State Scranton announces spring 2025 dean's list students

June 16, 2025

Student smiling wearing a PSU-Disney themed tshirt

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Cora Sisk

June 13, 2025

Photo of Scranton's NIttany Lion shrine with mountains in the background

Six faculty members at Penn State Scranton earn promotions

June 13, 2025

new beta beta beta inductees pose for a photo holding their membership certificates

Tri Beta honor society at Penn State Scranton inducts new members

June 09, 2025

Student with glasses smiling with trees in the background

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Gavan Quimby

June 09, 2025

penn state scranton's lion shrine with mountain view in the background

Penn State Scranton recognizes staff, faculty and student accomplishments

June 06, 2025

Student smiling with mountains in the background

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Zamarra Vrabel

June 04, 2025

group of honor society inductees pose for a group photo

Sigma Tau Delta honor society holds inaugural induction at Penn State Scranton

June 04, 2025

Student sits on bench and smiles

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Tansi Patel

June 03, 2025

Student smiles in front of flowers

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Elizabeth Anolfo

June 02, 2025

Students and chaperones pose for a photo togehter in front of a fireplace

Students present work, make meaningful connections at writing center conference

May 28, 2025

The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded seed grants to five interdisciplinary teams focused on housing, sustainability, aging in place, and more.

Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate awards seed funding to five research projects

May 19, 2025

Zamarra and James pose outside for photo at Penn State Scranton, with mountains in the background

Corporate comm students' podcast projects recognized in statewide competition

May 19, 2025

A collage of five photos showing Penn State students' spring break experiences

In photos: Penn State students gain knowledge, serve others during spring break

May 19, 2025

Student dressed in suit and tie sitting in audience

Student achievements celebrated at Scranton's annual Student Recognition Dinner

May 15, 2025

group of grads in cap and gown smiling

Penn State Scranton welcomes 140 new alumni into the Penn State pride

May 15, 2025

5 students holding awards standing next to John Sr. and Kimlyn Patishnock

2025 University Libraries Research Awards honor 104 students from 20 campuses

May 15, 2025

group of honor society inductees pose for a picture at the induction ceremony

Scranton corporate communication students inducted into two honor societies

May 09, 2025

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