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Fall at Commonwealth U begins with increase in students

Beginning its second academic year following the integration of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, first-year undergraduate enrollment is up across the university by more than 10% since last fall, and graduate enrollment up more than 25%. “In its second year, Commonwealth University continues to grow and develop more opportunities for students to earn an education that will serve them well in the real-world,” said Commonwealth University Council of Trustees Chair, John Wetzel. “Student success is the top priority at ...

Commonwealth U Grad earns fellowship for Yale study

BLOOMSBURG — Manuel Gutierrez, a December 2022 graduate of Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Gutierrez is one of 62 recipients nationwide to receive a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. Gutierrez earned a bachelor’s degree (summa cum laude) in pre-physician assistant with a minor in chemistry. As a Phi Kappa Phi Fellow, Gutierrez will pursue a Masters of Medical Science Physician Associate at Yale University. The ...

Penn College appoints interim VP for academic affairs, provost

Joanna K. Flynn has been named interim vice president for academic affairs and provost at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Flynn will serve in the interim role until June 30, 2024. A search for the position —­ the highest-ranking academic officer at the college — will commence at the ...

Penn College introduces post-master’s certificate in nursing education

Pennsylvania College of Technology is admitting students to its new post-master’s certificate in nursing education for the Summer 2024 term. “This program is an effort by Penn College to help increase the available nurse educators and do our part in working toward reducing the nursing ...

Students provide dental care in Dominican Republic

Students in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s dental hygiene program recently traveled to five remote villages in the Dominican Republic, where they provided oral-care services that are not usually easy to access. For student Regan G. Kline, of Mechanicsburg, her thoughts continually ...

Penn College introduces post-master’s certificate in nursing education

Pennsylvania College of Technology is admitting students to its new post-master’s certificate in nursing education for the Summer 2024 term, according to a news release. “This program is an effort by Penn College to help increase the available nurse educators and do our part in ...