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A student wearing a blue shirt with the Penn State mark, standing in front of a historic building.

International student shoots for the stars at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

November 14, 2024

Framed artwork in rows along a wall.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to exhibit art created by local high school students

November 14, 2024

Three people standing against a presentation screen.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre students gain hands-on research experience

November 06, 2024

A plaque in memory of fallen servicemember Daniel S. Walko rests on the ground.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre plans Veterans Day service

November 06, 2024

An image of data collectors used in surveying engineering

Penn State Wilkes-Barre adds surveying equipment through foundation donation

October 31, 2024

A framed award for the "Best College Campus" award.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre chosen as ‘Best College Campus' in readers' choice award

October 31, 2024

High schoolers learn about surveying engineering at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

October 30, 2024

four women smile in front of a penn state step and repeat backdrop

Four Penn State Commonwealth Campuses sign articulation agreement with LCCC

October 23, 2024

Two people at right look at holiday merchandise displayed at an outdoor booth.

Holiday craft show at Penn State Wilkes-Barre to be held Nov. 3

October 17, 2024

Two students work on a project on a table.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre plans STEAM Day for high schoolers

October 17, 2024

Landscape photo of Woodland Building, Penn State Abington

Link Penn State to offer info about changing campuses and colleges

October 15, 2024

Three student headshots placed side by side

From kindergarten to college: Trio continue education at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

October 14, 2024

A group of students interacting with the Nittany Lion mascot outdoors.

Open house to be held Oct. 19 at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

October 11, 2024

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to host Mental Health Awareness Day

October 04, 2024

Graphic showing five phases of the Penn State Strategic Plan process. Currently in phase 2, developing the institutional plan.

Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal

September 24, 2024

An image of protesters in the streets during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Exhibit on protest photography opens Oct. 31 at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

September 24, 2024

A room with blue walls, a white dresser on the left and a brown comfortable chair at right.

VR goggles, decompression room part of counseling toolkit at Wilkes-Barre campus

September 17, 2024

Leadership at Penn State Fayette and Westmoreland County Community College sign the articulation agreement.

Penn State, Westmoreland County Community College streamline transfer process

September 09, 2024

students create 9 11 memorial old main

Penn State to commemorate 9/11 anniversary with events, memorials

September 09, 2024

Active and engaged: Student sees college as a way to get involved, meet people

September 05, 2024

A man standing between a U.S. flag and a Department of Energy seal.

A life of service: Wilkes-Barre alumnus makes a difference in the world

August 27, 2024

Rick Brazier named permanent dean of Penn State’s 14-campus University College

August 26, 2024

A man sitting on a riding lawn mower with the lawn behind him.

Departments across Wilkes-Barre campus preparing for student arrival

August 22, 2024

Penn State University Libraries’ Teaching and Learning with Technology is working with faculty as part of the 2024 Faculty Engagement Awards focusing on the theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching.”

2024 TLT Faculty Engagement Award recipients named, focused on AI for teaching

August 19, 2024

A close-up of the hands of an instructor writing on a sheet of paper next to the hands of a student seated alongside.

Students named to summer 2024 dean’s list at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

August 19, 2024

An image of a galaxy as seen through a telescope

Astrophotography talk set for Aug. 18 during Wilkes-Barre's Summer Arts Festival

August 14, 2024

Two women at a table sitting next to a posterboard promoting the campus' THON organization.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces semester-opening events

August 14, 2024

A posterboard with colorful squares, each depicting one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s honors program designed to meet student needs

August 02, 2024

A view looking down at a campus building with large windows, a walkway with pavers and a Nittany Lion statue, with students walking throughout the photo.

Alumni reflect on working at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

August 02, 2024

The board game Azul displayed on a table.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre library to host first board game convention

July 30, 2024

A painting with figures depicted in shades of yellow, green and white.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery to display new exhibit

July 30, 2024

A black-and-white photo of a group of people seated at the edge of a table.

Arts at Hayfield, Penn State Wilkes-Barre continue supportive relationship

July 25, 2024

A circular design around the words "Spend a Summer Day"

Penn State Wilkes-Barre open house to be held August 7

July 25, 2024

An orange flower with a Penn State landmark in the background

Photo gallery: Top pictures from the Penn State Today summer photo contest

July 22, 2024

Penn State joins dozens of higher ed institutions for 2024 Opportunity Institute

July 19, 2024

A man standing indoors against a metal stair rail

Student interning with Washington, D.C., forensic science unit

July 15, 2024

Tents set up along a walkway with people under the tents browsing through items.

Summer Arts Festival set for Aug. 18 at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

July 12, 2024

Penn State Wilkes-Barre adult learner credits success to faculty, alumni network

June 18, 2024

A painting of billiard balls in a rack.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to exhibit artwork from current, prior students

June 11, 2024

A man at right presenting an award to a man at left.

Wilkes-Barre emeritus professor receives award

June 06, 2024

A split image of two golden retrievers, each wearing a Penn State Wilkes-Barre shirt.

Fur real: Dogs bring joy to community at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

June 06, 2024

A pride flag draped over the Nittany Lion shrine at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to host inaugural LGBTQIA+ symposium

May 23, 2024

A large group of students standing outside in front of Hayfield House.

Academic achievement awards presented to Wilkes-Barre students

May 21, 2024

An image of the Penn State seal

135 students named to Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dean’s List for spring 2024

May 17, 2024

Employees receive awards at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

May 15, 2024

A close-up of graduates' caps as they walk to the stage.

Graduates receive degrees from Penn State Wilkes-Barre

May 14, 2024

A composite image with four pictures. Each square is a photo of someone receiving an award.

Wilkes-Barre students receive leadership, athletics awards

May 14, 2024

A black and white photo of two woman standing outside a business with their arms around each other.

Wilkes-Barre professor’s teaching is inspired by her mother’s care for others

May 08, 2024

A group of six women standing in front of historic Hayfield House.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Outstanding Adult Learner honored

May 07, 2024

People wearing special glasses while looking at the sky.

Solar eclipse viewing party draws crowd to Penn State Wilkes-Barre

May 06, 2024

Graduates wearing caps and gowns smiling

In photos: Penn State celebrates graduates at ceremonies across Pennsylvania

May 06, 2024

A split image of a man at left and a woman on a bench with the Nittany Lion at right

Student marshals announced for Penn State Wilkes-Barre commencement

May 02, 2024

A person holds a garbage bag open with one hand while picking up garbage with a tool in the other.

Students work together for Wilkes-Barre campus cleanup

April 24, 2024

Students outdoors sitting on the Nittany Lion bench and behind the bench, holding their awards.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre honors student researchers in Celebration of Scholarship

April 23, 2024

Daughter and mother, Clare and Renee Gibson

Mother and daughter share Penn State commencement bond — and date

April 19, 2024

A man wearing a baseball cap standing outside next to a piece of surveying equipment.

Student combines interests through Penn State Wilkes-Barre's surveying program

April 18, 2024

Four people standing next to each other with a whiteboard behind them.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts trigonometry competition

April 12, 2024

Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces commencement speaker

April 09, 2024

People wearing eclipse glasses pointing to sky

Photo gallery: Penn State campuses observe, celebrate rare solar eclipse

April 08, 2024

Four people standing next to each other with a blackboard behind them.

High school students learn about surveying from Wilkes-Barre faculty, students

April 01, 2024

The Nittany Lion pointing up at a star-filled sky.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to host solar eclipse viewing party April 8

March 29, 2024

Four people standing in front of a set of stairs.

Wilkes-Barre students advocate for Penn State at state Capitol

March 29, 2024

The Nittany Lion and several other people, at right, toss items to a crowd of people in the bleachers at left.

Northeast Regional Science Olympiad held at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

March 29, 2024

A group of young students in lab coats posing in two rows in front of and behind a table.

Summer camps announced for 2024 at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

March 20, 2024

Two men standing, with one accepting an award from the other

Wilkes-Barre faculty member receives Geospatial Professor of the Year award

March 19, 2024

Penn State Wilkes-Barre men’s basketball heading to USCAA National Tournament

March 08, 2024

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A student wearing a blue shirt with the Penn State mark, standing in front of a historic building.

International student shoots for the stars at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

November 14, 2024

Framed artwork in rows along a wall.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to exhibit art created by local high school students

November 14, 2024

Three people standing against a presentation screen.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre students gain hands-on research experience

November 06, 2024

A plaque in memory of fallen servicemember Daniel S. Walko rests on the ground.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre plans Veterans Day service

November 06, 2024

An image of data collectors used in surveying engineering

Penn State Wilkes-Barre adds surveying equipment through foundation donation

October 31, 2024

A framed award for the "Best College Campus" award.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre chosen as ‘Best College Campus' in readers' choice award

October 31, 2024

High schoolers learn about surveying engineering at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

October 30, 2024

four women smile in front of a penn state step and repeat backdrop

Four Penn State Commonwealth Campuses sign articulation agreement with LCCC

October 23, 2024

Two people at right look at holiday merchandise displayed at an outdoor booth.

Holiday craft show at Penn State Wilkes-Barre to be held Nov. 3

October 17, 2024

Two students work on a project on a table.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre plans STEAM Day for high schoolers

October 17, 2024

Landscape photo of Woodland Building, Penn State Abington

Link Penn State to offer info about changing campuses and colleges

October 15, 2024

Three student headshots placed side by side

From kindergarten to college: Trio continue education at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

October 14, 2024

A group of students interacting with the Nittany Lion mascot outdoors.

Open house to be held Oct. 19 at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

October 11, 2024

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to host Mental Health Awareness Day

October 04, 2024

Graphic showing five phases of the Penn State Strategic Plan process. Currently in phase 2, developing the institutional plan.

Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal

September 24, 2024

An image of protesters in the streets during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Exhibit on protest photography opens Oct. 31 at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

September 24, 2024

A room with blue walls, a white dresser on the left and a brown comfortable chair at right.

VR goggles, decompression room part of counseling toolkit at Wilkes-Barre campus

September 17, 2024

Leadership at Penn State Fayette and Westmoreland County Community College sign the articulation agreement.

Penn State, Westmoreland County Community College streamline transfer process

September 09, 2024

students create 9 11 memorial old main

Penn State to commemorate 9/11 anniversary with events, memorials

September 09, 2024

Active and engaged: Student sees college as a way to get involved, meet people

September 05, 2024

A man standing between a U.S. flag and a Department of Energy seal.

A life of service: Wilkes-Barre alumnus makes a difference in the world

August 27, 2024

Rick Brazier named permanent dean of Penn State’s 14-campus University College

August 26, 2024

A man sitting on a riding lawn mower with the lawn behind him.

Departments across Wilkes-Barre campus preparing for student arrival

August 22, 2024

Penn State University Libraries’ Teaching and Learning with Technology is working with faculty as part of the 2024 Faculty Engagement Awards focusing on the theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching.”

2024 TLT Faculty Engagement Award recipients named, focused on AI for teaching

August 19, 2024

A close-up of the hands of an instructor writing on a sheet of paper next to the hands of a student seated alongside.

Students named to summer 2024 dean’s list at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

August 19, 2024

An image of a galaxy as seen through a telescope

Astrophotography talk set for Aug. 18 during Wilkes-Barre's Summer Arts Festival

August 14, 2024

Two women at a table sitting next to a posterboard promoting the campus' THON organization.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces semester-opening events

August 14, 2024

A posterboard with colorful squares, each depicting one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s honors program designed to meet student needs

August 02, 2024

A view looking down at a campus building with large windows, a walkway with pavers and a Nittany Lion statue, with students walking throughout the photo.

Alumni reflect on working at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

August 02, 2024

The board game Azul displayed on a table.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre library to host first board game convention

July 30, 2024

A painting with figures depicted in shades of yellow, green and white.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery to display new exhibit

July 30, 2024

A black-and-white photo of a group of people seated at the edge of a table.

Arts at Hayfield, Penn State Wilkes-Barre continue supportive relationship

July 25, 2024

A circular design around the words "Spend a Summer Day"

Penn State Wilkes-Barre open house to be held August 7

July 25, 2024

An orange flower with a Penn State landmark in the background

Photo gallery: Top pictures from the Penn State Today summer photo contest

July 22, 2024

Penn State joins dozens of higher ed institutions for 2024 Opportunity Institute

July 19, 2024

A man standing indoors against a metal stair rail

Student interning with Washington, D.C., forensic science unit

July 15, 2024

Tents set up along a walkway with people under the tents browsing through items.

Summer Arts Festival set for Aug. 18 at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

July 12, 2024

Penn State Wilkes-Barre adult learner credits success to faculty, alumni network

June 18, 2024

A painting of billiard balls in a rack.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to exhibit artwork from current, prior students

June 11, 2024

A man at right presenting an award to a man at left.

Wilkes-Barre emeritus professor receives award

June 06, 2024

A split image of two golden retrievers, each wearing a Penn State Wilkes-Barre shirt.

Fur real: Dogs bring joy to community at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

June 06, 2024

A pride flag draped over the Nittany Lion shrine at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to host inaugural LGBTQIA+ symposium

May 23, 2024

A large group of students standing outside in front of Hayfield House.

Academic achievement awards presented to Wilkes-Barre students

May 21, 2024

An image of the Penn State seal

135 students named to Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dean’s List for spring 2024

May 17, 2024

Employees receive awards at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

May 15, 2024

A close-up of graduates' caps as they walk to the stage.

Graduates receive degrees from Penn State Wilkes-Barre

May 14, 2024

A composite image with four pictures. Each square is a photo of someone receiving an award.

Wilkes-Barre students receive leadership, athletics awards

May 14, 2024

A black and white photo of two woman standing outside a business with their arms around each other.

Wilkes-Barre professor’s teaching is inspired by her mother’s care for others

May 08, 2024

A group of six women standing in front of historic Hayfield House.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Outstanding Adult Learner honored

May 07, 2024

People wearing special glasses while looking at the sky.

Solar eclipse viewing party draws crowd to Penn State Wilkes-Barre

May 06, 2024

Graduates wearing caps and gowns smiling

In photos: Penn State celebrates graduates at ceremonies across Pennsylvania

May 06, 2024

A split image of a man at left and a woman on a bench with the Nittany Lion at right

Student marshals announced for Penn State Wilkes-Barre commencement

May 02, 2024

A person holds a garbage bag open with one hand while picking up garbage with a tool in the other.

Students work together for Wilkes-Barre campus cleanup

April 24, 2024

Students outdoors sitting on the Nittany Lion bench and behind the bench, holding their awards.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre honors student researchers in Celebration of Scholarship

April 23, 2024

Daughter and mother, Clare and Renee Gibson

Mother and daughter share Penn State commencement bond — and date

April 19, 2024

A man wearing a baseball cap standing outside next to a piece of surveying equipment.

Student combines interests through Penn State Wilkes-Barre's surveying program

April 18, 2024

Four people standing next to each other with a whiteboard behind them.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts trigonometry competition

April 12, 2024

Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces commencement speaker

April 09, 2024

People wearing eclipse glasses pointing to sky

Photo gallery: Penn State campuses observe, celebrate rare solar eclipse

April 08, 2024

Four people standing next to each other with a blackboard behind them.

High school students learn about surveying from Wilkes-Barre faculty, students

April 01, 2024

The Nittany Lion pointing up at a star-filled sky.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to host solar eclipse viewing party April 8

March 29, 2024

Four people standing in front of a set of stairs.

Wilkes-Barre students advocate for Penn State at state Capitol

March 29, 2024

The Nittany Lion and several other people, at right, toss items to a crowd of people in the bleachers at left.

Northeast Regional Science Olympiad held at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

March 29, 2024

A group of young students in lab coats posing in two rows in front of and behind a table.

Summer camps announced for 2024 at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

March 20, 2024

Two men standing, with one accepting an award from the other

Wilkes-Barre faculty member receives Geospatial Professor of the Year award

March 19, 2024

Penn State Wilkes-Barre men’s basketball heading to USCAA National Tournament

March 08, 2024

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