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Like mother, like daughter

Melody Sussman has inspired the core values and teaching philosophy of her daughter, Associate Teaching Professor of Rehabilitation and Human Services Melisa Littleton. During their monthly shopping trips together, they buy items for Penn State Wilkes-Barre students and the food pantry at the campus.
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Roars and tours

As a Lion Ambassador at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Jessica Atkinson is often one of the first people who prospective students and their families meet. In addition to providing visitors with an overview of the campus, the tours she gives are also helping her build skills in the field she plans to pursue.
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Fur real: Dogs bring joy to community at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Bear and Holly, a pair of 7-year-old golden retriever siblings who are owned by two sisters, enjoy daily walks at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, where students receive them with open arms.
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‘Opportunities and experiences’

While Jaymes Jackson originally came to Penn State Wilkes-Barre to play basketball, he has also found the school to be a great environment to focus on his studies as he works toward his degree in corporate communication.
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Already on the road to success

As a homeschooled student, John Stone was used to working independently. He mapped out his college plan during his sophomore year of high school and has continued on the path he laid out for himself with the help of his professors and advisers at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
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Similar goals; different paths

Emma Sands and Abby Yatsko both graduated from the same high school and attended Penn State Wilkes-Barre after high school. After that, their paths diverged—but each will earn a degree from Penn State this year, Sands in business and Yatsko in accounting. Students who want to study business have options at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, including pursuing their bachelor’s degree here or transitioning to another campus after two years.
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About the Friedmans

Sidney and Pauline (”Pauly”) Friedman and their children, Robert Friedman and Anne Friedman‑Glauber, have been long-time supporters of Penn State University, particularly the Penn State Wilkes‑Barre campus. Their donations established both the Friedman Observatory and the Friedman Art Gallery at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
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Arts history

For nearly 40 years, Penn State Wilkes-Barre has hosted thousands of community members for events put on by Arts at Hayfield, a nonprofit organization that supports the arts in the community and on campus.
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Like father, like son

A father-son alumni connection is what first drew Walter Ninotti from Massachusetts to Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Now in his second year, Ninotti is happy about the choice he made to attend the campus for his first two years.
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The legacy of Hayfield House

Throughout its history, both as a home and as a campus serving thousands of students from northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, Hayfield House has been a place where people form and strengthen connections with others and with their community.
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Located on a scenic estate just 13 miles from Wilkes‑Barre, Penn State Wilkes‑Barre offers four‑year baccalaureate degree programs, two‑year associate degree programs, and a wide range of professional develop­ment oppor­tunities. Our small classes encourage close inter­action with professors who are committed to helping you be successful.
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