Graduates scan the crowd to find their families during the recessional following the Penn State Shenango commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
From left: Penka Farina, education and training specialist; Lynda Goldstein, chancellor and chief academic officer; Verena Lake; Auraleah Grega, learning support coordinator and award presenter; Karen Gallia, administrative support assistant; and Jane Ashton, director of Continuing Education.
In many ways, Melody Sussman has inspired the core values and teaching philosophy of her daughter, Associate Teaching Professor of Rehabilitation and Human Services Melisa Littleton. Littleton, who serves as the program coordinator for rehabilitation and human services at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, decided to go into the human services field due to her mother’s influence.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery will display a new exhibit that features artwork by students enrolled in past Penn State Wilkes-Barre art courses, including some artwork that was created by students enrolled in art classes at the campus more than 25 years ago. Organizers hope to identify the artists behind those pieces.
The required internship provides students with real-world experience, often opening the door to a permanent position. The job placement rate is 98%. IT graduates find employment locally and out of state. The median annual income for information technology occupations is $88,240.
IT classes incorporate discussion, problem- solving, and real-world, hands-on exercises with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, cultural diversity, and professional interpersonal relationships.
