This winter, PASSHE students stay motivated and eager to learn, fully equipped with the resources they need to succeed!
Success Highlights
Cheyney University has received a $20,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the
2024-2025 PA Hunger-Free Campus program. This funding will support the university's
efforts to ensure that all students have consistent access to nutritious meals, creating
an environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Aviel Kuhn, a business management major at Commonwealth University, will graduate in May and start a full-time job. She has utilized various professional networking opportunities and the strong AACSB-accredited curriculum offered by the Zeigler College of Business.
Nine East Stroudsburg University students spent part of their winter break moonlighting as government leaders, industry representatives, environmentalists, and other key figures during the 38th annual International European Union Simulation, which took place from January 2 to 5 at the University of Antwerp in Belgium. The International European Union Simulation, also known as Eurosim, tasks students with tackling real-life policy issues affecting the European Union (EU) and its 27 member states.
Theodore A. Lazzaro, owner, and founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery of Greensburg, Shadyside, and Wexford, has gifted $50,000 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania to establish the Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. The scholarship is available to full-time students at IUP pursuing a degree in healthcare, with preference given to students who graduated from high schools located within Indiana County or Westmoreland County.
Kutztown University Radio received nominations in six categories for the 85th Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards, to be awarded at the annual conference in March in New York City. This special event presents awards to colleges and universities to recognize exceptional programming and student radio stations on a national level. The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference receives submissions from worldwide and has over 80 different awards categories.
Trevor Winter, a transfer student from Harrisburg Area Community College has made history at Millersville University as the first recipient of the prestigious Noyce grant. Winter, pursuing a degree in physics education, will graduate in 2027 and is thrilled about the opportunities the grant provides.
Nancy Carlino, associate professor and chair of the PennWest Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Nancy McKinley Leadership Award. This award, presented on December 4 during the Council of State Associations Presidents meeting, recognizes a speech-language and hearing association member for exemplary contributions to the organization.
Shippensburg University’s communications, journalism and media (CJM) student interns took over the university’s Instagram story on January 10 to share the behind-the-scenes from the Pennsylvania Farm Show at the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. CJM interns Luke Rainey, Caroline Cooper, Megan Sawka, and Cyrus Simmons shared their experiences working at the state’s largest agricultural event.
Slippery Rock University was well represented at the Public Relations Society of America Pittsburgh chapter Renaissance Awards on Jan. 31. The awards recognize greater Pittsburgh-area organizations and communicators for their innovative work in public relations and marketing communication. Rock PRSSA, the Public Relations Student Society of America chapter at SRU, received the PRSSA Chapter of the Year award, which recognizes the chapter that demonstrates outstanding leadership and commitment to the growth and success of its members.
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music student Alyssa Gabrilovich, a first-year student studying piano performance, was one of only 23 students from across the U.S. invited to compete in the prestigious 11th National Chopin Piano Competition, held in Miami, FL, from January 4 to 12.
Aviel Kuhn, a business management major at Commonwealth University, will graduate in May and start a full-time job. She has utilized various professional networking opportunities and the strong AACSB-accredited curriculum offered by the Zeigler College of Business.
Nine East Stroudsburg University students spent part of their winter break moonlighting as government leaders, industry representatives, environmentalists, and other key figures during the 38th annual International European Union Simulation, which took place from January 2 to 5 at the University of Antwerp in Belgium. The International European Union Simulation, also known as Eurosim, tasks students with tackling real-life policy issues affecting the European Union (EU) and its 27 member states.
Theodore A. Lazzaro, owner, and founder of Aestique Plastic Surgery of Greensburg, Shadyside, and Wexford, has gifted $50,000 to Indiana University of Pennsylvania to establish the Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. The scholarship is available to full-time students at IUP pursuing a degree in healthcare, with preference given to students who graduated from high schools located within Indiana County or Westmoreland County.
Kutztown University Radio received nominations in six categories for the 85th Annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards, to be awarded at the annual conference in March in New York City. This special event presents awards to colleges and universities to recognize exceptional programming and student radio stations on a national level. The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference receives submissions from worldwide and has over 80 different awards categories.
Trevor Winter, a transfer student from Harrisburg Area Community College has made history at Millersville University as the first recipient of the prestigious Noyce grant. Winter, pursuing a degree in physics education, will graduate in 2027 and is thrilled about the opportunities the grant provides.
Nancy Carlino, associate professor and chair of the PennWest Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Nancy McKinley Leadership Award. This award, presented on December 4 during the Council of State Associations Presidents meeting, recognizes a speech-language and hearing association member for exemplary contributions to the organization.
Shippensburg University’s communications, journalism and media (CJM) student interns took over the university’s Instagram story on January 10 to share the behind-the-scenes from the Pennsylvania Farm Show at the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. CJM interns Luke Rainey, Caroline Cooper, Megan Sawka, and Cyrus Simmons shared their experiences working at the state’s largest agricultural event.
Slippery Rock University was well represented at the Public Relations Society of America Pittsburgh chapter Renaissance Awards on Jan. 31. The awards recognize greater Pittsburgh-area organizations and communicators for their innovative work in public relations and marketing communication. Rock PRSSA, the Public Relations Student Society of America chapter at SRU, received the PRSSA Chapter of the Year award, which recognizes the chapter that demonstrates outstanding leadership and commitment to the growth and success of its members.
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music student Alyssa Gabrilovich, a first-year student studying piano performance, was one of only 23 students from across the U.S. invited to compete in the prestigious 11th National Chopin Piano Competition, held in Miami, FL, from January 4 to 12.