Lindsey Simon-Jones and Jennifer P. Nesbitt have been appointed associate deans in the University College at Penn State, bringing extensive academic leadership experience at the Commonwealth Campuses to roles responsible for curricular, student and faculty affairs across the college.
After a competitive submission process, three corporate communication students from Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently presented research projects at the Eastern Communication Association James C. McCroskey and Virginia P. Richmond Undergraduate Scholars Conference in Pittsburgh. Fourth-year student Maya Davison earned the Top Poster Award during the Undergraduate Scholars Poster Session.
The Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program in 2026-27 will include five new fellows from Penn State. The BTAA is the academic consortium of the Big Ten universities and the United States’ pre-eminent model for effective collaboration among research universities.
John Nauright, associate dean for research and innovation and special assistant for health initiatives in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Louisiana State University, has been named dean of the University College at Penn State, effective July 1.
Pacelyn King and Brayden Rogowski have been named student marshals for the spring 2026 commencement ceremony at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Student marshals are chosen based on their academic performance and lead the procession of graduates during the ceremony.
Jonathan Pineno, assistant teaching professor of music and art and director of the Friedman Art Gallery at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, has announced a new exhibit in the Friedman Art Gallery, titled “Artistic Gems of the Past.” Opening May 1, the exhibit will showcase artwork created by current and former Penn State Wilkes-Barre students, including several standout pieces created more than 25 years ago.
A group of students enrolled in the corporate communication program at Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently attended COMM Day, where they engaged in meaningful activities and exercises to showcase their work and develop skills for long-term career success. The event brings together students and faculty from Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Penn State Hazleton and Penn State Schuylkill, part of the Penn State Northeast Corporate Communication Consortium
Scott Medina, the William and Wendy Korb Early Career Professor and Dorothy and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Nano Bioengineering; and Heather Paris, associate director of the advising center and career services at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, have been selected to receive the 2026 Penn State Excellence in Advising Award.
