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'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Axaria Belcher

June 26, 2026

Male adult student smiles with greenery in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Al Alvarez

June 24, 2026

Four individuals stand shoulder-to-shoulder indoors in a well-lit room with green textured walls, a door, and a window visible behind them. One person in the center wears a dark suit and tie with a name badge, flanked by two adults on the left and one adult on the right; all are dressed in semi-formal attire and facing the camera.

Incoming Penn State Scranton student awarded Semiquincentennial Scholarship

June 22, 2026

Joette Dempsey and Ed Lucy pose for a photo in front of wall with Penn State Scranton name

Scranton alumnus Ed Lucy honors former mentor and professor Richard F. Dempsey

June 12, 2026

Female student wearing Penn State Scranton shirt smiles with red floral trees in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Binni Patel

June 12, 2026

Male student wearing blue and white collared shirt smiles. Purple flowers fill the background of photo.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Alexander Whittaker

June 10, 2026

Female student wearing blue and white shirt smiles with trees in background

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

June 09, 2026

A photo of the Lion Shrine in the evening autumn light.

Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence

June 08, 2026

Pratt named regional chancellor for Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses

June 04, 2026

Engineering students conduct solar feasibility study for conservation district

June 01, 2026

lion head on blue background with graphic shield lines on background

Penn State Scranton's spring 2026 dean's list announced

May 29, 2026

Student peer tutors pose for a photo in front of a poster at the MAWCA writing conference

Student writing tutors attend Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association Conference

May 20, 2026

Mike Abdalla and Joe clifford pose for a photo, showing one of Clifford's old grade reports

Scranton alumnus honors a beloved professor with a scholarship in his name

May 18, 2026

John Nauright named dean of Penn State’s University College

May 18, 2026

Corporate Comm students who won PA Press Awards pose for a photo with their professors, holding their winner's certificates

Corporate communication students, professor recognized in statewide competition

May 13, 2026

Newly inducted sigma beta delta students pose for a group photo holding up their membership certificates

Four Penn State Scranton students inducted into Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

May 13, 2026

Male student wearing blue commencement regalia

Meet the Marshal: Mechanical engineering student marshal Ian Kramer

May 08, 2026

Female student wearing blue commencement regalia

Meet the Marshal: Multidisciplinary Studies student marshal, Sara Sasscer

May 08, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Psychology student marshal Kiera Lewis

May 07, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: HDFS student marshal Abigail Laude

May 07, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: English student marshal, Rowan Mulligan

May 06, 2026

Penn State graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Business student marshal, Andrew Harshe

May 06, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Biology student marshal Airianna Scarfo

May 05, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Nursing student marshal Katie Zabrowski

May 03, 2026

Penn State male graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Project and supply chain management student marshal Christian Dructor

May 02, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Information technology student marshal Courtney Nelson

May 01, 2026

Female graduate, wearing commencement regalia, smiles next to Lion Shrine at Penn State Scranton

Meet the Marshal: Corporate communication student marshal, Zamarra Vrabel

April 30, 2026

Close-up view of a blue graduation cap with a white tassel and gold “26” charm, resting on Lion Shrine.

Penn State Scranton student marshals announced for 58th commencement ceremony

April 29, 2026

a group of students pose for a photo holding their honor society award certificates

Penn State Scranton Corporate Communication students recognized for achievements

April 24, 2026

The group of new honor society inductees pose for a group photo in the Sherbine Lounge

Penn State Scranton inducts five students into Kappa Omicron Nu honor society

April 22, 2026

Student winners pose for a group photo holding their award certificates and ribbons

Undergraduate Research Fair puts innovation and creativity on full display

April 21, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 17

April 17, 2026

photo of the nittany lion mascot with his arms spread open wide in a welcoming gesture

Penn State Scranton CARE Team helps students with challenges so they can succeed

April 17, 2026

A smiling person gives another smiling person an award at a ceremony

Penn State Scranton nursing student earns first place at research symposium

April 16, 2026

The new inductees into the Tri-Alpha honor society pose for a photo holding their membership certificates in front of them

Penn State Scranton inducts 20 into Tri-Alpha First-Generation Honor Society

April 13, 2026

dozens of cars with hoods propped open in the Penn State scranton parking lot for a fall car show

Student ASME chapter holding car show fundraiser to fund academic opportunities

April 07, 2026

Corporate communications professor named 2026 Global Learning Fellow

April 07, 2026

Student artists pose for a photo in the campus library

Penn State Scranton Library art exhibit expands in its third showing

April 02, 2026

Physics professor Asif ud-Doula gestures during a recent presentation

Physics professor selected for Fulbright Specialist Program in Vietnam

March 31, 2026

David M. Callejo Pérez

Callejo Pérez to serve as interim regional chancellor for northeast campuses

March 31, 2026

a multi-tiered shelving display with books about and by women throughout history

Penn State Scranton celebrates Women’s History Month

March 10, 2026

Byron Motley, wearing a white shirt casually sitting on a chair and smiling

Filmmaker to screen documentary, 'The Negro Baseball Leagues: An American Legacy'

March 06, 2026

four headshots of new employees against a two-toned blue background

Scranton welcomes four new staff members

March 05, 2026

Five round stickers portraying cute animals to promote advocacy for

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

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

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Female student wearing blue shirt smiles for photo.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Axaria Belcher

June 26, 2026

Male adult student smiles with greenery in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Al Alvarez

June 24, 2026

Four individuals stand shoulder-to-shoulder indoors in a well-lit room with green textured walls, a door, and a window visible behind them. One person in the center wears a dark suit and tie with a name badge, flanked by two adults on the left and one adult on the right; all are dressed in semi-formal attire and facing the camera.

Incoming Penn State Scranton student awarded Semiquincentennial Scholarship

June 22, 2026

Joette Dempsey and Ed Lucy pose for a photo in front of wall with Penn State Scranton name

Scranton alumnus Ed Lucy honors former mentor and professor Richard F. Dempsey

June 12, 2026

Female student wearing Penn State Scranton shirt smiles with red floral trees in background.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Binni Patel

June 12, 2026

Male student wearing blue and white collared shirt smiles. Purple flowers fill the background of photo.

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Alexander Whittaker

June 10, 2026

Female student wearing blue and white shirt smiles with trees in background

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

June 09, 2026

A photo of the Lion Shrine in the evening autumn light.

Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence

June 08, 2026

Pratt named regional chancellor for Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses

June 04, 2026

Engineering students conduct solar feasibility study for conservation district

June 01, 2026

lion head on blue background with graphic shield lines on background

Penn State Scranton's spring 2026 dean's list announced

May 29, 2026

Student peer tutors pose for a photo in front of a poster at the MAWCA writing conference

Student writing tutors attend Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association Conference

May 20, 2026

Mike Abdalla and Joe clifford pose for a photo, showing one of Clifford's old grade reports

Scranton alumnus honors a beloved professor with a scholarship in his name

May 18, 2026

John Nauright named dean of Penn State’s University College

May 18, 2026

Corporate Comm students who won PA Press Awards pose for a photo with their professors, holding their winner's certificates

Corporate communication students, professor recognized in statewide competition

May 13, 2026

Newly inducted sigma beta delta students pose for a group photo holding up their membership certificates

Four Penn State Scranton students inducted into Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

May 13, 2026

Male student wearing blue commencement regalia

Meet the Marshal: Mechanical engineering student marshal Ian Kramer

May 08, 2026

Female student wearing blue commencement regalia

Meet the Marshal: Multidisciplinary Studies student marshal, Sara Sasscer

May 08, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Psychology student marshal Kiera Lewis

May 07, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: HDFS student marshal Abigail Laude

May 07, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: English student marshal, Rowan Mulligan

May 06, 2026

Penn State graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Business student marshal, Andrew Harshe

May 06, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Biology student marshal Airianna Scarfo

May 05, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Nursing student marshal Katie Zabrowski

May 03, 2026

Penn State male graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Project and supply chain management student marshal Christian Dructor

May 02, 2026

Penn State female graduate smiles for a photo wearing blue commencement reglia.

Meet the Marshal: Information technology student marshal Courtney Nelson

May 01, 2026

Female graduate, wearing commencement regalia, smiles next to Lion Shrine at Penn State Scranton

Meet the Marshal: Corporate communication student marshal, Zamarra Vrabel

April 30, 2026

Close-up view of a blue graduation cap with a white tassel and gold “26” charm, resting on Lion Shrine.

Penn State Scranton student marshals announced for 58th commencement ceremony

April 29, 2026

a group of students pose for a photo holding their honor society award certificates

Penn State Scranton Corporate Communication students recognized for achievements

April 24, 2026

The group of new honor society inductees pose for a group photo in the Sherbine Lounge

Penn State Scranton inducts five students into Kappa Omicron Nu honor society

April 22, 2026

Student winners pose for a group photo holding their award certificates and ribbons

Undergraduate Research Fair puts innovation and creativity on full display

April 21, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 17

April 17, 2026

photo of the nittany lion mascot with his arms spread open wide in a welcoming gesture

Penn State Scranton CARE Team helps students with challenges so they can succeed

April 17, 2026

A smiling person gives another smiling person an award at a ceremony

Penn State Scranton nursing student earns first place at research symposium

April 16, 2026

The new inductees into the Tri-Alpha honor society pose for a photo holding their membership certificates in front of them

Penn State Scranton inducts 20 into Tri-Alpha First-Generation Honor Society

April 13, 2026

dozens of cars with hoods propped open in the Penn State scranton parking lot for a fall car show

Student ASME chapter holding car show fundraiser to fund academic opportunities

April 07, 2026

Corporate communications professor named 2026 Global Learning Fellow

April 07, 2026

Student artists pose for a photo in the campus library

Penn State Scranton Library art exhibit expands in its third showing

April 02, 2026

Physics professor Asif ud-Doula gestures during a recent presentation

Physics professor selected for Fulbright Specialist Program in Vietnam

March 31, 2026

David M. Callejo Pérez

Callejo Pérez to serve as interim regional chancellor for northeast campuses

March 31, 2026

a multi-tiered shelving display with books about and by women throughout history

Penn State Scranton celebrates Women’s History Month

March 10, 2026

Byron Motley, wearing a white shirt casually sitting on a chair and smiling

Filmmaker to screen documentary, 'The Negro Baseball Leagues: An American Legacy'

March 06, 2026

four headshots of new employees against a two-toned blue background

Scranton welcomes four new staff members

March 05, 2026

Five round stickers portraying cute animals to promote advocacy for

National Women's History Month celebrated at campuses throughout March 2026

March 03, 2026

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

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