Penn State alumni and longtime supporters Ed and Judy Lucy, who previously committed an estate gift and an annual award to support Penn State Wilkes-Barre, have continued their commitment by the creation of the Samuel J. and Ruth Valick Family Scholarship with a gift of $50,000. The scholarship will give preference to students who have served or are serving in the United States military and who are majoring or plan to major in criminal justice.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre students gathered to honor military veterans with two special events, one to raise awareness of issues veterans may face and one to break ground for a special veterans’ memorial on campus.
Special Agent Michael Byrnes, left, senior team leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s Evidence Response Team – Philadelphia, visited Penn State Wilkes-Barre to conduct a presentation for a forensic science class taught by Robert Jolley, right.
Penn State President Eric J. Barron addresses a crowd in the rotunda during Capital Day 2018 in Harrisburg on March 13, 2018. During Capital Day, Penn Staters visited the state Capitol Building in Harrisburg and met with their elected officials to share their stories illustrating the University’s unique value to Pennsylvania.
Special Agent Michael Byrnes, senior team leader of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Evidence Response Team – Philadelphia, recently visited Penn State Wilkes-Barre to conduct a presentation for a forensic science class.
Earlier in 2021, in response to the pandemic and no spring break, Penn State implemented several formal Wellness Days in order to give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to attend to their physical and emotional wellness. Many wellness efforts continue across Penn State, in administrative and academic units, at colleges and campuses, and even in individual courses.
Victoria Vespico, left, was crowned Miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2022. She is pictured with Miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Outstanding Teen Hannah Fox, center, and Miss Luzerne County's Outstanding Teen Lizzie Shacklett, right.
