Marc Anthony Merino Jr. was one of more than 250 students to receive his degree at Penn State Harrisburg’s fall 2016 commencement ceremony on Dec. 17. He received a bachelor of science in criminal justice from the School of Public Affairs, with a minor in psychological science. It was a moment of triumph for Merino; it was also a moment that almost didn’t happen.
Graduates of Penn State Hazleton’s Practical Nursing program marked the successful completion of the program during a ceremony Dec. 20 in the Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium in the Physical Education Building. Twenty-four students completed the requirements to earn a certificate in practical nursing and will be eligible to test for the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurses.
Penn State Hazleton recognized four longtime employees who are retiring at the end of 2016. From left: Chancellor Gary Lawler, Matthew “Gene” Broyan, Sue Ann Cervasio, Donna Ellis and Michael Conway.
Applications for the Penn State Secondary Mathematics Noyce Scholarship Program must be submitted by Jan. 18, 2017. The competitive renewable scholarships will provide $19,000 per year for eligible students’ last two years of college.
The Greater Hazleton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will host photos with Santa Claus and the Nittany Lion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 in Harlam Lounge in Pasco L. Schiavo Hall at the campus.
Sixteen faculty members representing various campuses, colleges, and General Education areas at Penn State, have been named General Education Faculty Fellows. The General Education Faculty Fellows Program is a new initiative of the recently created Office for General Education.
Rehabilitation and Human Services students work alongside Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Human Services Garrett Huck to serve lunch at the Salvation Army soup kitchen in downtown Hazleton.
