A new state grant will enable Penn State Harrisburg to help prepare teachers to lead hands-on air quality monitoring projects in their classrooms, giving students opportunities to engage in authentic scientific inquiry while helping schools implement Pennsylvania's new science and technology standards.
Penn State Harrisburg recently announced the appointment of Shirley Clark as director of the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, effective May 1.
Outstanding student projects were recognized during the Penn State Harrisburg School of Science, Engineering, and Technology Capstone Design Conference held April 24.
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.
Olanrewaju Ayodele, an international student from Nigeria, will receive a master’s degree in civil engineering as part of the Penn State Harrisburg Class of 2026.
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’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology will hold its annual Capstone Design Conference from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 24, in the Educational Activities Building and Student Enrichment Center on campus.
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.
