Achievements<\/p>\n
The chancellor also recognized achievements that will continue to benefit the campus in the year ahead.<\/p>\n
Penn State Lehigh Valley has embraced technological advancements in education, including the completion of a new engineering lab and the planning of an additional lab scheduled to begin construction in 2026. Information sciences students recently presented a poster titled “Development of Immersive Virtual Reality for Anti-Cyberbullying Training,” demonstrating how emerging technologies such as AI and immersive media will shape future careers. Campus faculty have partnered with colleagues across Pennsylvania to lead sessions on the effective use of AI in the classroom<\/a>. In 2026, the campus will also welcome a new four-year engineering program, a much in-demand degree for businesses and corporations throughout the growing local community.<\/p>\n With the hiring of Todd Askins<\/a>, the women\u2019s basketball program will return in the new year following a one-year hiatus. Askins brings more than 20 years of coaching experience at both the collegiate and high school levels. His career is marked by revitalizing programs, elevating performance, and building winning cultures grounded in player development and deep knowledge of the game.<\/p>\n Throughout the presentation, Richardson emphasized the campus\u2019s most important priority: students.<\/p>\n “Students,” she noted, “remain at the center of campus success and the heart of what makes Penn State Lehigh Valley special.”<\/p>\n She reminded everyone that the campus will celebrate student achievements with an on-campus ceremony for the practical nursing<\/a> graduates, while also recognizing graduates at the fall semester commencement at University Park. Penn State Lehigh Valley will host an on-campus ceremony in May 2026.<\/p>\n Looking ahead<\/p>\n