The honors program at Penn State Wilkes‑Barre provided an additional level of challenge sought by three students who are transitioning to University Park for their third year of college. All three students have been accepted to Penn State’s Schreyer Honors College...
Kayla and Alyssa Hopple are twins who do almost everything together and are now adding college to that list.
The first-year students—both graduates of Dallas High School—wanted to attend college together because of their close relationship.
The road to success means busy days, nights and weekends for Ali Paris-Hasan ’15, who is establishing his own business while working a full-time job. Paris-Hasan is co-owner of Rock Cut Auto, a Dallas-based car detailing and painting company that also provides mechanical work.
Leading the campus Student Government Association is a big job at any time, and even more so during a pandemic. Larry Corridoni stepped up to the challenge and has become known for his leadership during a difficult time with no roadmap.
As an engineering major and as the only female on the Penn State Wilkes-Barre men’s golf team this year, Mariah Tague is used to forging her own way toward her goals.
“I come from a lot of male-dominated sports so I’m fairly used to being a lone female or maybe having one other,” she said, noting that all her teammates and coach have been supportive of her.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre's corporate communication program offers students knowledge and practical experience in preparation for entering the job market. Autumn Resauit, a senior corporate communication student, is applying what she has learned in the classroom by helping a long-standing craft fair continue amid the pandemic.
