The PSUAC Executive Committee voted unanimously to cancel all intercollegiate athletics competition for fall and winter team sports during the 2020-21 academic year. The sports affected by this decision include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball, at Penn State Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Hazleton, Greater Allegheny, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York.
Penn State Hazleton held a virtual graduation ceremony for the practical nursing class of 2020 on Dec. 17, where 27 students who completed the 18-month program were recognized for their achievements.
Penn State has decided to delay the start of in-person classes and transition to a fully remote learning environment for the beginning of the spring 2021 semester at all campus locations. This decision was made following extensive analysis and scenario planning given worsening virus conditions nationally and across the state indicating predictions of rising hospitalization rates in the coming weeks.
The Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. has announced its spring programming schedule, providing several resources for aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs.
Penn State Hazleton is seeking volunteers to serve as interview coaches for a new program aimed at helping students gain confidence and valuable professional experience.
Penn State Hazleton is holding a course designed to prepare high school students who will be taking the SAT. The virtual course will help students learn about the format of the SAT and get tips for taking the test to help them score to their full potential.
The Greater Hazleton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association continued its support of students in the surrounding community with a recent $20,000 contribution to its scholarships at Penn State Hazleton.
Penn State has updated its public COVID-19 dashboard with the University's on-demand testing and random testing results from tests administered during the period of Nov. 20 to 22, as well as new University testing results from the prior week. As of Nov. 23 at University Park, there are 348 active student cases, up from 318 at the last update on Nov. 20, and 4,462 students have completed their isolation period and are no longer active cases.
