Penn State Hazleton Practical Nursing Class of 2023 (first row, from left): Theresa Marie Torres, West Hazleton; Ana M. Pena Corniell, Hazle Township; Maranda Nichole Mensch, Berwick; Brianna Nicole Adams, Rock Glen; Kristin L. Rossi, Drums; Colton Ray Mensch, Berwick; Alondra Y. Jimenez Diaz, Hazleton; Johanna Maria Pena, Weatherly; Skylar Marie Netchel, Pottsville; (second row, from left) Yeslin Soet Concepcion, Hazleton; Kendra Georgette Dixon, Pottsville; Michelle Maria Perez Rodriguez, Hazleton; Maria D. Melendez, Weatherly; John Jacob Hasay, Shickshinny; Ryan Keith Gensel Jr., Hazle Township; Yojairy Rafelina Santos Venture, Hazleton; Jazmin Mordan Diaz, Hazleton; Yaritza Sosa, Kingston; and Brandi Nicole Morgan, Zion Grove.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 13 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Penn State Hazleton is grieving the loss of Bertil E. “Bert” Lofstrom, a campus alumnus, Air Force veteran and, along with his wife Mary, longtime campus supporter for whom the library is named.
Penn State Hazleton's men's golf team was honored at halftime of the Dec. 5 men's basketball game for winning its third consecutive PSUAC championship. Pictured are, from left: Director of Student Services and Engagement Tracy Garnick, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Elizabeth J. Wright, Jeremy Harper, Colin Hoy, Joey Rebarchick, Grant Culbert, Dylan Antolick, Brent Pesotine, Bobby Kaufman, Head Golf Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics Ryan Aten, and Director of Athletics Patrice Lombard. (Absent: Luke Randall)
A close bond and an easygoing approach to an often stressful sport helped propel the Penn State Hazleton men's golf team to a third straight Penn State University Athletics Conference title, earning the group numerous individual accolades and recent recognition from the campus community.
Trooper David Peters of the Pennsylvania State Police discusses career opportunities and his line of work with criminal justice students at Penn State Hazleton.
