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Why Hemp Research and Workforce Innovation Is Important
• Hemp research and development drives innovation and expands hemp’s industrial applications.• The hemp industry creates jobs and supports economic growth through sustainable solutions.• Hemp [...]
John and Margaret Post Foundation Awards Lackawanna College Sonography Program Grant for New Equipment
The Lackawanna College Sonography Program is pleased to announce that it has received a $35,000 grant from The John and Margaret Post Foundation. This funding will be used to purchase a new Mindray [...]
Nunsense to Play at Lackawanna College
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 at 2 p.m. as the smash-hit musical comedy Nunsense returns to Scranton at the People’s Security Theater on the campus of [...]
Why High School Students Should Consider Pre-College Programs
• Pre-college programs boost college readiness by building academic and personal skills.• Explore interests early through academic exploration and unique courses.• Get ahead with credit [...]
Lackawanna College Sonography Program Secures $35,000 Grant for New Equipment
Lackawanna College’s Sonography program is proud to announce it has received a $35,000 grant from the Robert Y. Moffat Family Charitable Trust. This funding will be used to purchase a new Mindray [...]
Why Continuing Education Is Important
• Continuing education ensures skill enhancement and keeps you competitive in a changing job market.• Advance your career with new knowledge and professional development opportunities.• Boost [...]
How Do You Become an IT Level 1 Helpdesk Tech Support?
• Earn certifications like CompTIA A+ to validate your skills and jumpstart your career in IT support. • Build computer literacy and communication skills to succeed in troubleshooting user [...]
How Pre-Allied Health Helps Your Medical Career
• Pre-Allied Health programs build essential skills through General Biology and Anatomy & Physiology courses. • Gain hands-on laboratory experience to master diagnostic techniques [...]
MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Offer Students a Head Start on College
MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling MMI students to earn college credits while still in high school. A [...]
Repsol Donates $12,000 to Lackawanna College’s School of Petroleum and Natural Gas to Fund Scholarships
Lackawanna College is proud to announce a $12,000 donation from Repsol, a global energy company, to fund scholarships for students in the School of Petroleum and Natural Gas (PNG). The donation will [...]
What Are the Benefits of Being Information Management Technician Certified?
• Information Management Technician certification builds expertise in data management and information compliance across industries. • Certified IMTs are in high demand, with computer and IT [...]
What Is Medical Billing and Coding?
• Medical billing and coding professionals translate healthcare services into current procedural terminology (CPT) codes for accurate billing and compliance. • Expertise in data [...]
Misfits Holiday Pop-Up Coming to 409 on Adams
This holiday season, Lackawanna College’s 409 on Adams is getting a festive makeover! Starting November 12 and running through December 20, the restaurant will transform into a student-run holiday [...]
Lackawanna College Awarded $963,000 NIST Grant to Advance Hemp Research and Workforce Innovation
Lackawanna College is excited to announce the award of a $963,000 grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The grant will support a new partnership between the college [...]
What Is a Phlebotomist and How to Become One?
• Phlebotomists specialize in blood collection for diagnostics, transfusions, and research, ensuring patient care and comfort. • Training includes classroom education and clinical experience [...]
How Does Cisco CCNA Certification Boost Your IT Career?
• Cisco Certified Network Associate certification boosts job prospects with higher salaries and career advancement opportunities. • Master networking fundamentals like IP addressing, routing, [...]
Lackawanna College Earns “2024 Great College to Work For” Recognition
Lackawanna College has once again been recognized as one of the top workplaces in higher education, earning a spot on the Great Colleges to Work For® list for the second year in a row. A Prestigious [...]
What Degree Do I Need to Start My Own Business?
• Earn a Business Administration degree to master essential business foundations and launch your business. • Develop vital soft skills like leadership and communication, which are crucial for [...]