Eshani Lee's research and own experiences have demonstrated to her that the language used in STEM classes can be a barrier for non-native English-speaking students. Now she is the principal investigator on a project — funded by a two-year National Science Foundation grant — titled “Breaking the Language Barrier in Chemistry Assessment.”
The inaugural Cross-Cultural Collaboration Symposium provided a forum for students from Penn State Hazleton and United Arab Emirates University to reflect on a weeks-long collaboration dedicated to understanding one another's perspective and culture.
Penn State Hazleton's HPA Club is the latest example of a club or organization started by a student to meet their interests and is among an increasing number of newly formed and/or active groups for students to get involved with on campus.
The six-week virtual SAT prep course runs from Jan. 17 through March 3 and will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Topics include format of the SAT, how to prepare for it, and tips for taking the test.
The Hazleton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association and Penn State Hazleton Alumni Society recently spearheaded an effort to collect food products for Catholic Social Services in Hazleton and monetary donations for the Lion’s Pantry at Penn State Hazleton.
Contributions made to Penn State Hazleton during GivingTuesday, from Monday, Nov. 29 until midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 30, will benefit the campus' general scholarship fund, which supports students in their pursuit of a Penn State degree.
A gift from longtime Penn State Hazleton supporters Raymond and Marjorie Bittner will establish a new scholarship at the campus that will support students from the Hazleton Area School District, with priority given to graduates of the Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences.
Under new leadership, the 2021-22 Student Government Association is hoping to leave a lasting impact on Penn State Hazleton, and they’re encouraging fellow classmates to help them build that future.