Academics News

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Penn State Wilkes-Barre professor earns University award

Dimitrios Bolkas, associate professor of surveying engineering at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, has received the 2022 University College Faculty Scholar Award, which honors a University College faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in research, scholarship and/or creative accomplishments.  
Hannah Farber on Nittany Lion bench

Mechanical engineering student chosen for research program at University Park

Hannah Farber, who recently completed her second year at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, has been selected to participate in the Multi-Campus Research Experience for Undergraduates (MC REU) program. The program will allow Farber to conduct research in conjunction with a faculty member from her home campus of Penn State Wilkes-Barre and one based at University Park.
Four graduates standing together

Penn State Wilkes-Barre holds spring 2022 commencement

Penn State Wilkes-Barre held its spring 2022 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, in the campus’ Athletic and Recreation Building. Degrees were conferred to graduates in a ceremony attended by families, friends and supporters of the campus.