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Lackawanna College to Open New Trade Centers in Chambersburg and Bethlehem This Summer
Lackawanna College is opening two new trade centers this summer, bringing skilled trades education to Franklin County and the Lehigh Valley. The new Chambersburg and Bethlehem Centers will offer [...]
How to Apply to College: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Generation Students and Their Families
If you’re the first person in your family to apply to college, nobody around your kitchen table has been through this before — and that can make a straightforward process feel overwhelming. [...]
Phlebotomy Training in Pennsylvania: How to Become a Certified Phlebotomist
If you’re looking for a healthcare career that you can actually start in under a year — without a four-year degree, without a mountain of student debt, and without waiting around for a [...]
Is an Associate Degree Worth It in 2026? A Complete Guide for Students and Parents
Deciding what to do after high school is one of the biggest decisions a family makes together, and for many parents the default answer is still a four-year university — that is how it was done [...]
Wisteria Set to Return to Downtown Scranton This Spring
Step into a spring garden this season as Wisteria returns to 409 on Adams. This seasonal pop-up restaurant is created by Lackawanna College’s School of Hospitality and plans to immerse guests, [...]
Honoring a Law Enforcement Legacy Through the Dan Beky Memorial Clay Shoot Scholarship
The Daniel J. Beky Memorial Clay Shoot has awarded its first scholarships to five cadets enrolled in Lackawanna College’s Act 120 municipal police training program. Three recipients from [...]
Scranton Police Department and Lackawanna College Partner on Police Training and Education
The Scranton Police Department (SPD) and Lackawanna College announced a new training and education partnership on April 2, giving cadets from the college’s Scranton and Hazleton campuses access to [...]
What Does a Cardiac Sonographer Do? Career Path, Salary, and Training in Pennsylvania
If you’re drawn to healthcare but aren’t sure a four-year nursing degree or medical school is the right fit, cardiac sonography might be the career you haven’t heard enough about. [...]
Student Life at Lackawanna College: Clubs, Service & Leadership
Choosing a college means looking for more than just academics. It’s about finding a place where you feel you belong. At Lackawanna College, student life is lively and welcoming, with clubs, service [...]
Nunsense Returns to Lackawanna College
The musical comedy Nunsense is coming back to Scranton on April 18 and 19, with performances at the People’s Security Theater on the campus of Lackawanna College. Our Cabaret Productions is [...]
Lackawanna College Receives $2,000 M&T Bank Grant for Nourishing Neighbors
Lackawanna College has received a $2,000 grant from M&T Bank to support Nourishing Neighbors, a community service program that connects the College’s culinary department and Police Academy to [...]
Lackawanna College Student Selected for Super Bowl LX Digital Media Team
Lackawanna College student Danielle Pilotta will attend Super Bowl LX this year as part of the Digital Media Team, an opportunity that could reshape her career path. Pilotta was selected for the [...]
Lackawanna College Breaks Ground on New Center for Technology Innovation Building
Lackawanna College announced it will break ground at the location of its new Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) building on December 18, 2025. The new CTI is projected to open for the fall 2026 [...]
Misfits Holiday Pop-Up Returns to Lackawanna College
The holidays are returning to Lackawanna College’s 409 on Adams, and so is Misfits, the student-run holiday pop-up. This year, Misfits features new spaces and experiences, all created and [...]
Lackawanna College Named a “2025 Great College to Work For”, Third Year in a Row
Lackawanna College has earned recognition as one of the America’s best places to work in higher education for a third consecutive year. The college was awarded this honor by the 2025 Great Colleges [...]
Why You Should Be a Medical Assistant
• Medical assistants are essential members of healthcare teams, balancing clinical care and administrative duties while acting as the first point of contact for many patients. • This career [...]
Lackawanna College to Open Three New Satellite Centers for Trade Programs
Lackawanna College is proud to announce the opening of three new satellite centers focusing on skilled trade programs. These new programs will help address the demand for qualified graduates in the [...]
Why You Should Become a Surgical Technician
• Surgical technicians are essential members of the operating room team, ensuring a sterile environment, handling instruments during procedures, and assisting with patient care before and after [...]