Penn State New Kensington has first-rate faculty, many of whom are recognized nationally and internationally in their disciplines.
New Kensington faculty bring exciting new developments from their fields into the classroom and are at the forefront of a national trend to bring hands-on, student-centered, active-learning techniques into the classroom. They are committed to collaborative work, including challenging discussions in class, team projects, multi-media presentations, and interactive Web use.
Our faculty welcomes opportunities to incorporate internships, service-learning projects, and community involvement into their courses and programs as employers continue to look very closely for these experiences in applicants' resumes
Previous Faculty—University Award Winners
2025
Dr. Craig Hammond, Associate Professor of History
Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Kristen Pueschel, Associate Teaching Professor of Mathematics
University College Faculty Service Award
Dr. Joie Marhefka, Associate Teaching Professor of Biomedical Engineering Technology
Arlene Hall Service to the Campus Awards
2024
Dr. Joseph Cuiffi, Assistant Teaching Professor of Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Arlene Hall Service to the Campus Award
2023
Dr. Joseph Cuiffi, Assistant Teaching Professor of Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Hall Smith, Associate Professor of Information Sciences & Technology
Arlene Hall Service to the Campus Award
2022
Debra Majetic, Assistant Teaching Professor of Radiological Sciences
Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching
2021
Dr. Allen Larson, Associate Professor of CAS
Arlene Hall Service to the Campus Award
2020
Deborah Sillman, Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology
Arlene Hall Service to the Campus Award
2018
Dr Jyotsna Kalavar, Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies
Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching
2015
Dr. Allen Larson, Associate Professor of Communications
Alumni/Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and Penn State Teaching Fellow
2014
Dr. Jennifer Wood, Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences
Alumni/Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and Penn State Teaching Fellow
2011
Maria Franco de Gomez, Instructor in Spanish,
Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching
2009
Dr. David Wells, Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching
2007
Dr. Javier Gomez-Calderon, Professor of Mathematics,
Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching
2005
Dr. K. Robert Bridges, Associate Professor of Psychology,
Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching
2004
Dr. Linda Shoop, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education,
Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching
2003
Dr. William Hamilton, Assistant Professor of Biology,
Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching