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Alumnus honors late wife with gift to Penn State Wilkes-Barre

A Penn State Wilkes-Barre alumnus has created a named space on campus in memory of his late wife. In recognition of a $10,000 gift made by Mark Sobeck, 1976, Room 119F in the Athletic and Recreation Building will be named in remembrance of his wife, Deborah, who died on May 5, 2020.
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Surveying engineering program receives ABET re-accreditation

The surveying engineering program at Penn State Wilkes-Barre has been re-accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), signifying the program’s high standards and commitment to quality education.
Deborah Sobeck plaque

Sobeck plaque

A plaque for Room 119F in the Athletic and Recreation Building honors the memory of Deborah Sobeck.

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Penn State Wilkes-Barre releases vaccination rates for students, employees

Penn State Wilkes-Barre released vaccination rates as of Sept. 8 for students and employees at the campus. At Penn State Wilkes-Barre, 87% of full-time employees indicated they are fully vaccinated, including 100% of administrators, 89% of academic personnel (instructors, researchers and faculty) and 86% of nonunion staff.