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Soccer Falls in Season Opener

The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Soccer team opened their 2014 season at home against Davis College on September 3rd.  Wilkes-Barre was defeated 4-1, with Wilkes-Barre's lone goal being scored by Mark Bugelholl. Wilkes-Barre plays their next game this Friday, 4pm at Penn State Brandywine.  

New Faculty & Staff Welcomed To Campus

Chancellor Charles Davis is pleased to announce the addition of new faculty & staff members to Penn State Wilkes-Barre for the 2014-2015 academic year. After four years at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus in the Information Technology Services department, Jeff Chiampi has accepted the position of Instructor in Computer Science.  Jeff has a Bachelor of Science in Information, Sciences & Technology and a Master of Business Administration, both from Penn State.

Campus Named 2014-2015 Tuition Hero

Penn State Wilkes-Barre was recently recognized by Tuition Heroes, a St. Louis, MO based company, with the designation of Tuition Hero for a 3 Year Compound Annual Growth Rate of 1.6%. The Tuition Hero designation is given to institutions that meet at least one of two criteria: their tuition has a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% or less or they have a fixed rate tuition policy option.

Engineers Plan Satellite Launch

Backscratchers, automobile parts, running shoes, and prosthetics. Since their introduction in the 1980's, 3 dimensional printers and printing have come a long way with miles to go in the future. For the next two years, a group of electrical engineering technology (EET) students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre will be testing a new 3D printer boundary when they print and launch a satellite into space.

Bell Center For Technology Summer Updates Completed

The Bell Center for Technology had a busy summer, receiving all new furniture in the lobby and student seating areas as well as a complete renovation of one of its prominent classrooms. The student seating upgrades include new tables and chairs outside the Fortinsky Auditorium along with three pieces of lounge furniture and a table with electrical outlets for laptops. Downstairs, several tables, chairs and couches were replaced outside the T-14 classroom.

Three New Degree Programs Coming To Campus

Chancellor Charles Davis, Dr. Albert Lozano-Nieto, and Penn State Wilkes-Barre Academic Affairs are pleased to announce the addition of three new degree programs beginning the 2014-2015 Academic Year: Corporate Communication, Rehabilitation and Human Services, and Business - Accounting Option.

Continuing Education Offering SAT Preparation Courses

Beginning August 26th, Penn State Wilkes-Barre will begin hosting four seven-week SAT preparation course sessions for those students interested in taking the SAT exam for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. In the spring of 2016, the SAT exam is changing. Enroll in Penn State's SAT prep course now so that you get the score you need for college admittance and scholarships!