Deciding to take a gap year between high school and college is an increasingly popular choice, but is it right for you? A gap year offers a unique chance to discover new interests, learn about yourself, and take a break from academics. As with any major decision, there are opportunities and challenges to factor in, […]
Selecting the right college major is a pivotal milestone for any student, as it lays the foundation for future career success. While some students know what they want to pursue, others remain undecided as they enter their first year of college. Alongside every student is a parent struggling to help their child navigate the process […]
The Lackawanna College Esports team won the Spring 2023 NJCAAE Rocket League Championship, being the institution’s first national championship victory. This is the second time the Lackawanna College Esports team competed in a NJCAAE National Tournament Championship and the Falcons wouldn’t let the chance of winning the title slip from their talons. Each team alternated […]
Lackawanna College hosted a Surgical Technology event with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine students in the Surgical Technology Program Lab. The event allowed Geisinger students to learn how to properly scrub, gown and glove for surgeries, as well as receive hands-on experience with surgical instruments. Surgical Technology Program Director Mary Lou Dotzel and Clinical Coordinator […]
Becoming a first-generation college student in your family is a big deal and a major accomplishment. You are defying the odds and creating a bright future for yourself and generations. However, being the first to pursue a college degree can be intimidating, especially when you are the first to pursue this educational journey and don’t […]
Kim Supon Kelly, a former reporter and anchor on Newswatch 16, joined a media ethics class at Lackawanna College to provide insight into the world of journalism and current broadcast media. Kelly began her early career in broadcast, being a radio host for WKRZ 98.5 and continued working in different media outlets until becoming a […]
Lackawanna College President & Chief Innovation Office, Dr. Jill Murray, ranked 37th in City & State Pennsylvania’s 2023 Higher Education Power 100. A lifelong Scrantonian, Dr. Murray became Lackawanna College’s first female president in July of 2020, previously serving as its executive vice president from 2012 to 2020. Under her leadership, Lackawanna College was named […]
In honor of International Women’s Day, Lackawanna College would like to recognize the women in the college’s division chairs! We asked our division chairs to ask who is the most influential woman in their personal lives or throughout history that has made an impact on their careers. “The most influential woman in my personal life […]
Want to enter an exciting yet established field? You might consider the petroleum and natural gas industries. And while many think of oil and gas engineering or technical jobs like drilling or welding when they think of career paths within the field, if you are business-minded, you might consider the business administration path: oil and gas management. […]
The Lackawanna College Towanda Center offers plenty of programs for incoming students, providing high-quality education for anyone located in Bradford and Sullivan counties. The center has many connections to local businesses and can help current employees grow with certificate programs. The Towanda Center is the perfect place to build a career with numerous degree and […]
