Several members of Penn State Harrisburg’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter took fifth place honors in their respective competitions at the 2026 FBLA National Collegiate Leadership Conference.
On Roderick Lee’s path to earning five degrees from Penn State, there were people who recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue opportunities that shaped his career. Now, as a faculty member, he works to open doors for others, as he supports and mentors the next generation of Nittany Lions.
Roderick Lee, associate professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, was named the 2026 Higher Education Professional of the Year by the Sloan Scholars Network.
Penn State Harrisburg will offer a new bachelor of science degree in artificial intelligence methods and applications beginning in fall 2026. The program is designed to equip students with the essential technical expertise, hands-on experience, and ethical grounding to lead in an AI-driven world.
Penn State Harrisburg hosted its spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9 to mark the graduates of the class of 2026’s completion of their academic experience and to recognize their many accomplishments. The ceremony was held at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Penn State Harrisburg has selected six graduates to serve as student marshals at the spring 2026 commencement ceremony. The students will bear the banners representing each academic school and, together with the faculty marshals, lead the graduating students during the ceremony processional.
Penn State Harrisburg students were inducted into three honor societies during the School of Business Administration’s first combined induction ceremony, recognizing exceptional student achievement.
Penn State Harrisburg recently recognized outstanding employee contributions at the 2026 Year-End Celebration. Nominated by the college community and selected by various award committees, several faculty and staff members received awards.
Penn State Harrisburg students gained career skills and connections — and one student walked away with an internship offer — when they attended the National Society of Black Engineers annual convention, held recently in Baltimore, Maryland.
