Twenty-two graduates of Penn State Hazleton’s practical nursing program marked the successful completion of the program during a ceremony on Friday, Dec. 19, in the Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium in the Physical Education Building.
A $550,000 contribution from the estate of late attorney, philanthropist and Penn State Hazleton benefactor Pasco L. Schiavo will extend a scholarship program established in his name through 2028, providing critical financial support for students during their first and second years at the campus.
Prospective students and their families are invited to visit Penn State Hazleton on Saturday, Feb. 4, for an open house featuring a presentation about all things Penn State, activities, specialized breakout sessions, a campus tour, lunch, and opportunities to have questions about academic programs, campus life and more answered by current students, faculty, and staff.
Penn State Hazleton’s Pasco L. Schiavo Scholars Program has been extended through 2028 thanks to a $550,000 contribution from the estate of late attorney, philanthropist and campus benefactor Pasco L. Schiavo. Pictured are (from left): Desiree Voitek, director of campus development and alumni relations, Elizabeth J. Wright, chancellor, Linda L. Schiavo, trustee of the Pasco L. Schiavo Charitable Trust, and David Pedri, Luzerne Foundation President and CEO.
Penn State Hazleton second-year student Angelica Sofia Pares Alicea works alongside Assistant Professor of Biology Megan Schall in the molecular genetics research lab.
