Contributions made to Penn State Hazleton during GivingTuesday, from Monday, Nov. 29 until midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 30, will benefit the campus' general scholarship fund, which supports students in their pursuit of a Penn State degree.
Caleb Houser, an engineering major, was nominated for Student of the Month for his dedication to helping his fellow classmates succeed. He can often be found in the Math Dimension or Student Success Center tutoring for hours at a time, according to one of his nominators for the award.
Penn State Hazleton supporters Raymond and Marjorie Bitter pause for a photograph with business major Salma Munoz Hernandez at the 2019 Highacres Society Dinner, an annual event held to celebrate philanthropy by connecting donors with students and faculty who are recipients of campus scholarships and funds.
A gift from longtime Penn State Hazleton supporters Raymond and Marjorie Bittner will establish a new scholarship at the campus that will support students from the Hazleton Area School District, with priority given to graduates of the Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences.
Under new leadership, the 2021-22 Student Government Association is hoping to leave a lasting impact on Penn State Hazleton, and they’re encouraging fellow classmates to help them build that future.
