Michael Kalyan is a graduating senior from Auburn, Pa., who will earn a bachelor's of science in administration of justice and a sociology minor during this Saturday's commencement ceremony.

Kaylan has been a high-achieving student at Penn State Schuylkill, recently earning the 2021 Sociology Award—given to a student with outstanding scholarship in sociology with a commitment to using sociological knowledge in creative ways to help solve social problems.

Learn more about scholarships at Penn State Schuylkill, or contact Eileen Kuperavage, director of campus development, for ideas on how you can help support the next generation of Penn Staters!

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. for this free virtual event. All are welcome! Contact Patty Shoener at pts11@psu.edu to register.

PLEON Workshop: Harmful Algae in the Poconos-Part One

Have you heard about harmful algal blooms (HABs) and want to learn more?

Join in this free workshop, led by Penn State Schuylkill's own Sarah Princiotta, assistant professor of biology, along with Lauren Knose, Ph.D. student and HAB expert from Miami University of Ohio, and Beth Norman, director of science and research at Lacawac Sanctuary.

This one-hour workshop is the first in a two-part series and will be held in-person at Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel, Pa., next Monday, May 10, at 10 a.m.

The workshop is free and open to all, however, pre-registration is encouraged. The event will be held outdoors, and masks and social distancing are required.

Advocate Penn State is seeking your help in telling Congress to double the federal Pell Grant, a program that provides need-based financial aid to seven million students in continuing education, including 18,629 Penn Staters.

While these grants are the foundation for financial aid packages for low-income students, the lack of meaningful increase to the maximum award has contributed to its diminishing purchasing power and increase in student debt.

Today’s Pell Grant awards are lower in value than they were in 1978 when adjusted for inflation. A robust program encourages degree competition, on-time graduation, and lower levels of student debt.

Ask your members of Congress to double the Pell Grant by filling out this form. Your support is crucial in providing aid for low-income students and ensuring all have access to higher education.

The Penn State Schuylkill science labs in the science wing of the Classroom Building recently underwent significant upgrades as part of a larger project.

If you missed the April premiere of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, you can still take a virtual tour of the new lab spaces.

Penn State Schuylkill is always looking for alumni partners who are open to participating in mentoring opportunities and skill-building workshops with our students. This spring, the Career Development Center working with alumni relations, is specifically recruiting alumni to work with students in the pre-health majors.

No matter your career or career level, we need your help! Please contact Patty Shoener at 570-385-6262 for more information.

The Alumni Association is committed to keeping all Penn Staters connected to one another and to the University. Check out the variety of programming, including career-focused workshops, coffee hour-style chats with our CEO Paul Clifford, and conversations with Penn State experts.

How do you get around the hurdles of building an effective professional network? This webinar will include topics such as defining the terms, overcoming internal barriers and fears, initiating the first meeting, and building relationships in a virtual environment. This webinar is applicable for job seekers, career changers, small business owners, and professionals at every level. Register today, and learn how to build authentic relationships.

All events are free and available to everyone, and we're encouraging Penn Staters to share this information with their professional and personal networks. Many programs are archived and available for viewing. Visit our website to browse our library of archived programs.

Nittany Lion Careers is here to help you take the next step. No matter your career goal, or where you are in your career, Nittany Lion Careers can help.

Find a host of resources to help you achieve your goals. Give your career a boost at nittanylioncareers.psu.edu!