If not for Penn State, says Jack Wheeler, he'd be the owner of "a nice little cafe in a nice small town." Instead, his gluten-free bakery enjoys nationwide sales -- and the satisfaction that comes with improving the lives of others. Hear how Penn State helped turn this local Pennsylvania company into a national business. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
From Lego Land to a land of fairies and princesses, from sports to science and animals to art, Penn State Wilkes-Barre is offering 25 enrichment and five sports camps this summer, including five brand new camps, which are designed to appeal to every young mind. (more)
On Friday, July 16, the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Constituent Society will host its 15th annual Penn State "Masters" Golf Tournament at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top, Pa. (more)
Lisa DeSando, a native of Dallas, Pa., recently graduated from Penn State Wilkes-Barre with a degree in letters, arts, and sciences. On May 17, just two days after graduation, DeSando began her job with The Walt Disney Company. DeSando shared her story with Penn State Wilkes-Barre. (more)
Educators now have a new and exciting option when it comes to instructing students, Second Life (SL) -- a virtual world that has become a dominant entrant into the immersive, 3D marketplace for many colleges and universities. On Aug. 4, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education will host a Second Life workshop as just one of the many educational options the campus provides for area educators. (more)
According to the latest United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division II coaches' poll, the Penn State Wilkes-Barre men's basketball program is now the 16th-ranked team in the country. An overnight trip to the Pittsburgh area from Jan. 22 to 23, justified the Lions' lofty ranking, as they defeated 17th-ranked Penn State New Kensington 88-82 on Friday night. (more)
Members of Penn State Worthington Scranton's Community Human Service Organization (CHSO) knew they had to do something when they heard of the devastating earthquake that recently hit Haiti, destroying buildings and killing thousands, especially when it became known that two of their fellow students have relatives who live in Haiti. So, they banded together and came up with two opportunities for themselves and the Worthington Scranton campus community to contribute to the relief that the American Red Cross is providing. (more)
Penn State students may have had a day off from classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but for a group of students from six Penn State campuses, the day off became a day "on." On Jan. 18, Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosted the five northeast regional Penn State campuses for the second annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day "ON" community service event. (more)
Dalton artist and Penn State Wilkes-Barre faculty member William Chickillo recently exhibited numerous pieces of his artwork at the Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers showroom in New York City's Soho section. Chickillo's art was included as part of the company's "alternative gallery space" program, which features the work of local and national artists in their showrooms. (more)
Arts at Hayfield, a non-profit community arts support organization housed at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, recently awarded Penn State Wilkes-Barre freshman Shannon Brace the Irene Thomas Memorial Award for her contributions to the arts. (more)