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Craig Johnson, Hazleton math instructor

Craig Johnson, instructor in mathematics at Penn State Hazleton, holds a guitar. Johnson will be the guest speaker for the annuall George Tseo Memorial Lecture at Penn State Hazleton on Thursday, Nov. 19.

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Hazleton math instructor to deliver George Tseo Memorial Lecture on Nov. 19

The annual George Tseo Memorial Lecture will be presented at Penn State Hazleton on Thursday, Nov. 19, featuring Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics Craig Johnson, who will explore the connections between mathematics and music in a presentation that combines academic insight with live musical demonstrations. The event is free and open to the public.
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Regional Leadership Academy intersection graphic

Penn State Regional Chancellor Menah Pratt has been sharing her vision for the Penn State Northeast Regional Leadership Academy at campus meetings and Meet and Greet events taking place at Penn State's Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses.

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Frantisek Marko SIU

Frantisek Marko, distinguished professor of mathematics at Penn State Hazleton and immediate past chair of the University Faculty Senate, has been appointed to the role of strategy implementation lead and senior adviser to the president, effective Oct. 1, 2026.

A headshot image of Penn State faculty member Frantisek Marko outside of Old Main.

Frantisek Marko SIU

Frantisek Marko, distinguished professor of mathematics at Penn State Hazleton and immediate past chair of the University Faculty Senate, has been appointed to the role of strategy implementation lead and senior adviser to the president, effective Oct. 1, 2026.

An actor leans on a bench while screens behind him depict a vintage film screening of ”Hamlet.“

Teatro Hamlet

“This infectiously exuberant production serves as a reminder that Shakespeare is accessible to all, and ‘Hamlet’ is for everyone,” said a writer for the Telegraph.

A headshot image of Penn State faculty member Frantisek Marko outside of Old Main.

Frantisek Marko to lead Penn State’s new Strategy Implementation Unit

As work gets underway on the 11 new priority workstreams announced by Penn State leadership in late September, President Neeli Bendapudi has named Frantisek Marko, distinguished professor of mathematics at Penn State Hazleton and immediate past chair of the University Faculty Senate, to serve as the strategy implementation lead and senior adviser to the president, effective Oct. 1.