As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize eight Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Jeffrey Chiampi has been hired as associate teaching professor of computer science and computer science program coordinator at Penn State Hazleton. Chiampi spent the last 10 years as a faculty member at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
Jennifer Oshinski has been promoted to regional human resources strategic partner, a role that will see her provide HR leadership and support to Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Scranton and Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
Penn State Hazleton Associate Professor of Business Sherry Robinson's recent Fulbright Specialist award — her third award from the U.S. Fulbright Program — provided yet another opportunity to share her expertise with students at colleges and universities around the world.
The University College at Penn State is the collective administrative umbrella for 14 of Penn State's campuses distributed throughout the commonwealth. A key area of the college is the records office, located at the University Park campus, where work is done to help support the successful graduation of students and assistance of faculty and staff across the 14 campuses.
Three tenure-line faculty members at Penn State Hazleton have received promotions in their academic ranks. Zugang "Leo" Liu was promoted to professor of business, Daniel Mansson was promoted to professor of communication arts and sciences and Nargess Tahmasbi was promoted to associate professor of information sciences and technology.
Prospective students and their families are invited to visit Penn State Hazleton for its “Spend a Summer Day” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.
The Hazleton Alumni Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association continued its support of students in the surrounding community with a recent $4,000 contribution to its scholarships at Penn State Hazleton at their annual Nittany Night dinner/meeting held on June 28 at Sand Springs County Club.
As it has from the beginning of the pandemic, Penn State will continue to follow CDC guidance on COVID-19, and university officials urge all members of the Penn State community to take recommended preventative steps to keep themselves and others healthy.