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Community College vs. University: How to Choose
Choosing between community college and university is one of the biggest decisions a student makes. It affects both your wallet and your degree. And it comes down to more than sticker price. Want the [...]
Petroleum Technician Careers: A Path Into Pennsylvania’s Energy Sector
A petroleum technician works hands-on in natural gas and oil production. The job means running lease sites and watching compressor stations. It also means keeping up pipelines and keeping wells safe. [...]
FAFSA 2027-28: What Pennsylvania Families Need to Know
Every fall, families across Pennsylvania sit down to fill out the same form and wonder if they’re doing it right. This form is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2027-28 award [...]
Blue Mountain School District and Lackawanna College Partner to Offer College Credits to High School Students
Starting in the 2026-2027 academic school year, Blue Mountain High School students will have the opportunity to earn college credits with a new partnership with Lackawanna College. The agreement [...]
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound: The Complete Career Guide
A diagnostic medical sonographer uses ultrasound equipment to create real-time images of organs, blood vessels, and tissue. Doctors use these images to diagnose and treat patients. Sonography is one [...]
Interactive Graduate Virtual Lecture Series Comes to Lackawanna College
The Office of Graduate Studies is excited to announce the 2026–2027 Elevate Graduate Leadership Series, a professional development series designed to inspire, challenge, and empower attendees as a [...]
U.S. Department of Education Finalizes Merger Between Lackawanna College and Peirce College
Lackawanna College has officially received final approval from the U.S. Department of Education for its merger with Peirce College, concluding a two-year integration process between the two [...]
The Police Academy Pathway: From Enrollment to Sworn Officer
Every municipal police officer in Pennsylvania starts in the same place. That place is an Act 120 academy certified by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC). [...]
A New Path in the Skilled Trades is Coming to the Heart of Greensburg
Skilled trades jobs are in high demand across Pennsylvania, and Greensburg has a new place to train for them. Lackawanna College is set to open its new Greensburg Center this summer in Greensburg, [...]
Lackawanna College Staff Members Hosted Discussion at It’s On Us! and EmpowerU Conference
Lackawanna College sent two staff members to the It’s On Us! and EmpowerU Conference to lead a discussion on including male athletes in sexual violence prevention efforts. The conference [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]