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Jill Dickun

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Jill holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State, and is a Penn State New Kensington alum.  Jill was an adult learner and now assists our adult learners and student veteran population.  She also helps traditional-age first year and transfer students navigate the application process.   Jill is a mom of four very active children, and when she is not working she is attending soccer practice and spending time on her farm where she raises beef cows, chickens, and has horses.  Jill and her husband also enjoy exploring University Park and reliving their glory days, vacationing to the beach, and camping. 

Phone: 724-334-6016

Email: [email protected]

Tyler Kimmel

Admissions Counselor

Tyler is an alumnus of California University of Pennsylvania and has a bachelor’s degree in English. He assists with our PaSSS and G.R.E.A.T. programs and our email campaigns. He works with high school students who are interested in Penn State New Kensington, showing them why the university may be the right fit for their academic futures. Tyler enjoys sports, running, reading, the outdoors, and loves all things Pittsburgh.

Phone:  724-334-6018

Email:  [email protected]

Arthur McCray

Admissions Counselor

Arthur holds a master's degree in Sports Management from American Public University. In addition, he is a Penn State alumnus; Arthur completed his bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services while attending University Park, and completed his associate degree in Letters, Arts, and Sciences while attending Penn State New Kensington. During his time as a student at PSNK, Arthur was a member of two championship basketball teams. Years later Arthur returned to PSNK as the Men's Basketball Head Coach. He now works with our coaches and their potential student-athletes in Admissions. He also helps transfer students as they seek to complete their degree at Penn State. When not working, Arthur enjoys spending time with his family, vacationing and sports.

Phone:  724-334-6019

Email:  [email protected]

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Phone: 724-334-5466 or 888-968-PAWS
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