Innovator of Global Learning Earns Seton Hill Young Alumni Achievement Award

Seton Hill University recognized 10 outstanding alumni for their individual achievements, contributions to their industry or profession, service to their community and loyalty to the University at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony on June 6. The award ceremony was a key event of Alumni Weekend celebrations.

Anthony Palmiscno, class of 2016, was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Leadership Award for Young Alumni Achievement award.

When he started learning Spanish in 8th grade, Palmiscno saw more than a language. He found a field of study around which he could form a career.

After his Seton Hill graduation, Palmiscno accepted a Fulbright Program grant to teach in Spain, leading him to rethink how education functions across national and cultural contexts. His work has since focused on expanding access to high-quality, inclusive education at the intersection of teaching, technology, and curriculum design.

After completing his Ph.D. in Iberian Literary and Cultural Studies at The Ohio State University – where he was also an award-winning Graduate Teaching Associate - he worked as an Instructional Designer at Penn State University, leading the strategic development and project management of more than 30 online courses, leveraging data analytics and AI to increase instructional quality and efficiency, enhance learner engagement, and improve course delivery.

He is currently living in Madrid, Spain, working at Lingokids where he helps design research-aligned, globally distributed educational content for children.

Palmiscno is a frequent presenter in the academic community, committed to translating research and pedagogy into practical strategies that support both instructors and learners. He has also served as a mentor working to support high school students from underrepresented backgrounds.