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Austin Yaletchko, left, and Charlie Karchner are representing Penn State Hazleton as dancers at this year's THON.

Penn State Hazleton THON dancer is a childhood cancer survivor

Charlie Karchner has attended THON for 16 years, and has even been on the floor of the 46-hour dance marathon. But this year will bring a whole new THON experience for him as he takes on the role of dancer. Karchner is a survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and he and his family were supported by THON while he underwent treatment.
B. Douglas Edmonds, assistant professor of physics at Penn State Hazleton, was part of a team of researchers to win a second prize in an annual cosmology competition.

Edmonds cosmology prize

B. Douglas Edmonds, assistant professor of physics at Penn State Hazleton, was part of a team of researchers to win a second prize in an annual cosmology competition.

On Saturday, February 9, Mckenzie Prutsman notched her 1,785th career point to become the all-time leading scorer at Penn State Hazleton.

Prutsman becomes leading scorer

On Saturday, February 9, Mckenzie Prutsman notched her 1,785th career point to become the all-time leading scorer at Penn State Hazleton. From left: Pat Brogan, women's basketball coach; Eric Prutsman, father; Tonia Prutsman, mother; Mckenzie Prutsman; Patrice Lombard, director of athletics; Tracy Garnick, director of student services and engagement; and Elizabeth Wright, director of academic affairs.