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, a student at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, was crowned Miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2022 during the NEPA Scholarship Competition Association’s pageant and will compete for the title of Miss Pennsylvania in June.
In alignment with the recent announcement from the White House on federal vaccination requirements, all Penn State employees at all locations are now subject to a federal COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The deadline for employees to receive their final dose of a vaccine is Jan. 4, 2022
Arts at Hayfield will host the 32nd annual Homespun Holiday Craft Show on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Athletic and Recreation Building.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The event will benefit the campus’ fundraising efforts for THON.
Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses have a lot in common with the University Park campus — great students, athletes, faculty, researchers, traditions … and ghosts.
A new bachelor of science degree in information technology will be offered beginning in the fall 2021 semester. The degree will replace the existing bachelor of science degree in information sciences and technology, which will be phased out over the next four years.
After completing an associate degree at Luzerne County Community College, Tyler Edwards knew he wanted to continue his education with a bachelor’s degree. He found Penn State Wilkes-Barre to be just what he was looking for.
