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Assistant Professor of Biology Carl Frankel is retiring after 44 years at Penn State Hazleton. He served as the speaker for the Class of 2018's commencement.

After 44, no more

Imagine Penn State Hazleton when the Kostos building was new, Graham and Butler didn’t exist, and construction on the gym was just about to start. That’s what the campus was like when Assistant Professor of Biology Carl Frankel arrived in 1974. And now, after Frankel’s 44 years at the campus, he has said his goodbyes as he moves on to retirement.

Micro Mitts, on display at the International Housewares Trade Show in Chicago, was developed by Michael Paranich Jr., David Acker and Ramkumar “Ram” Jayaveerapandian, who met at Penn State Hazleton.

Hot idea

A new product will be hitting store shelves soon thanks to an idea developed by three students who met at Penn State Hazleton. Micro Mitts is a silicone attachment to prevent burns when removing a hot dish from the microwave.

Siblings Camille, Stephen, Meghann and Michael Principe are all students at Penn State Hazleton.

Four siblings, one campus

“Principe” is a familiar last name to many faculty members and those involved with athletics on campus. That’s because four members of the Principe family – Michael, Stephen, Meghann and Camille – are all students at Penn State Hazleton this semester.

Assistant Professor of Engineering Joseph Ranalli is leading the engineering program at Penn State Hazleton.

Engineering the future

Penn State Hazleton is the only campus to offer a degree in engineering with an alternative energy and power generation track. With the retirement of Associate Professor of Engineering Wieslaw “Wes” Grebski, Assistant Professor of Engineering Joseph Ranalli is now leading the program.

Learning Center Coordinator Tammy Spevak works with a student in the center.

Learning center provides academic support to students

The Learning Center and Student Disability Resources at Penn State Hazleton can help make a college student’s experience more straightforward and education more accessible.

Career Services Coordinator Kaitlyn Krasucki speaks to students in Justin Nordstrom’s First-Year Experience class.

Career services a valuable asset for Penn State Hazleton students

Students can use career counseling early in their collegiate career to pinpoint their unique attributes and consider what career paths and academic tracks would suit them best.

Event features information on health care programs

Penn State Hazleton will host two information sessions about the healthcare program offerings at the campus for those interested in learning more about the education the campus provides in a variety of healthcare fields.

Penn State Hazleton appoints coordinator of student engagement

Robert Knight Jr. has been named coordinator of student engagement at Penn State Hazleton, Chancellor Gary Lawler announced.

Penn State Commonwealth Campuses partner with Nike, BSN Sports

Intercollegiate athletics programs at Penn State’s 19 Commonwealth Campuses have entered into a four-year partnership with Nike through BSN Sports for sports apparel and equipment.

Penn State Hazleton appoints allied health coordinator

Amanda Gallagher has been hired as the allied health program coordinator at Penn State Hazleton, Chancellor Gary Lawler announced. Gallagher will oversee Penn State Hazleton’s allied health programs, which include a nurse aide program and a clinical medical assisting program.