Penn State Scranton

At Penn State Scranton, faculty are able to really get to know and mentor their students —which can have lasting impacts for both.

Ed Lucy, a 1976 computer science alum, is a testament to that dynamic — establishing an award to honor the memory of one of his inspiring teachers, Professor Richard F. Dempsey, while also helping future generations of Information Technology students.

Scranton alumnus Ed Lucy honors former mentor and professor Richard F. Dempsey The Richard F. Dempsey Award in Information Sciences and Technology recognizes outstanding academic achievement by an undergraduate student enrolled in the Information Sciences and Technology degree program at Penn State Scranton.

We had (N)SO much fun welcoming our newest Penn Staters today! And the best part? We get to do it all over again with even more sessions ahead 💙🦁

The countdown is on for our first NSO session, and our orientation leaders are eagerly awaiting the chance to meet the ! 💙🦁

Meet Binni Patel, a third-year student majoring in psychology, who will be giving you the inside scoop of what it's really like to be a Penn Stater! https://scranton.psu.edu/story/29936/2026/06/12/nso-excited-meet-you-meet-2026-orientation-leader-binni-patel

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Binni Patel NSO leader Binni Patel, a third-year in psychology major at Penn State Scranton, shares her experiences and advice for incoming students.

It’s NSO season, and our orientation Leaders are (N)SO excited to meet the ! 💙

Meet Alexander Whittaker, a fourth-year accounting major, who’s here to welcome you to campus, answer your questions and show you what it’s like to be a Penn Stater.
https://scranton.psu.edu/story/29921/2026/06/10/nso-excited-meet-you-meet-2026-orientation-leader-alexander-whittaker

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Meet 2026 orientation leader Alexander Whittaker NSO leader Alexander Whittaker, a fourth-year accounting major at Penn State Scranton, shares his experiences and advice for incoming students.

The hardest workout on campus is officially under construction 🚧

If you’ve spent any time at Penn State Scranton, you probably know which spot we’re talking about.
Hint: Your calves definitely remember it. 😅

The Stairway to Heaven is getting a facelift this summer with redesigned steps featuring a gentler grade and an updated look. When students return this fall, they’ll be welcomed by a safer, more accessible and refreshed pathway.

We can’t wait to show you the finished project this fall! 💙

With New Student Orientation (NSO) just around the corner, we can’t wait to welcome you, — and our awesome NSO leaders feel the same way! 💙🦁

Meet NSO leader and Corporate Communication major Elizabeth Anolfo, one of the friendly faces who will be guiding you around campus this summer!
https://scranton.psu.edu/story/29911/2026/06/09/nso-excited-meet-you-get-know-orientation-leader-elizabeth-anolfo

'(N)SO excited to meet you': Get to know orientation leader Elizabeth Anolfo NSO leader Elizabeth Anolfo, a third-year in corporate communication major and IST minor at Penn State Scranton, shares her experiences and advice for incoming students.

We are pleased to announce that Menah Pratt has been named regional chancellor for the Hazleton, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses, effective August 1.

Dr. Pratt currently serves as vice president for strategic affairs and professor of education at Virginia Tech and brings extensive experience to her new role, including strategic planning, enrollment and student success initiatives, faculty development, academic leadership, and organizational effectiveness.

We are looking forward to working with her on the important work at each of our campuses currently underway in support of students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve.

https://www.psu.edu/news/office-vice-president-commonwealth-campuses/story/pratt-named-regional-chancellor-hazleton-scranton

What happens when students tackle real-world challenges? Innovation, collaboration and meaningful impact.

In this project, mechanical engineering students partnered with Monroe County Conservation District, a local environmental conservation nonprofit, developing a practical, sustainable solution to their building's frequent power outages, that could make a lasting difference.

Through research, teamwork, and creative problem-solving, they transformed their ideas into a viable plan with real-world potential.

Read how these students applied their classroom learning to a hands-on, real-world experience that prepares them for the future.

https://scranton.psu.edu/story/29861/2026/06/01/engineering-students-conduct-solar-feasibility-study-conservation-district

Engineering students conduct solar feasibility study for conservation district When the Monroe County Conservation District (MCCD) in Stroudsburg began experiencing power interruptions that were threatening its ability to provide educational programming and support services to the community, it turned to mechanical engineering students at Penn State Scranton for an innovative....

Congratulations to all of our students, some of them recent grads, who made Dean's List this spring!

Penn State Scranton's spring 2026 dean's list announced Interim Penn State Regional Chancellor David Callejo Peréz has announced the students at Penn State Scranton who have made the dean’s list for the Spring 2026 semester.

From Fuller’s Overlook Farm to memories we’ll never forget! 🌿

Students at Leadership Week gained hands-on experience with Stop the Bleed, trained in QPR, and built real leadership skills — all while making time to laugh, connect, and form new friendships.

Safe to say… this week was one for the books. 🫶

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