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Swimming: Emma Harvey Helps Penn State Win

Emma Harvey represented the Penn State Women’s Swimming & Diving team that won its home finale against Villanova, 167.5 – 93.5, sending the squad’s seniors out on a winning note in their final meet in McCoy Natatorium. Harvey swam the third leg for Penn State Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay C team that finished 4th […]

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In-state defensive lineman Rodney McGraw flips commitment from IU to Penn State

McGraw, a three-star defensive end, announced his decision Sunday via Twitter.

       




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Colts boost defensive line with Penn State DT Robert Windsor

Scouts regard Windsor as undersized and say he may need to add some weight to thrive at the NFL level.

       




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Colts select DT Robert Windsor from Penn State

The Indianapolis Colts select Penn State defensive tackle Rober Windsor with the 193rd pick.

       




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In-state defensive lineman Rodney McGraw flips commitment from IU to Penn State

McGraw, a three-star defensive end, announced his decision Sunday via Twitter.

       




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In-state defensive lineman Rodney McGraw flips commitment from IU to Penn State

McGraw, a three-star defensive end, announced his decision Sunday via Twitter.

       




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Penn State Mont Alto donates hundreds of PPE items to medical community

As college campuses closed and the COVID-19 virus began casting a larger shadow in south central Pennsylvania, members of the nursing and physical therapist assistant programs at Penn State Mont Alto took stock of all the medical personal protection equipment (PPE) items in their labs. The two programs were supplied with hundreds of gloves and dozens of medical gowns and masks, plus other items such as disposable stethoscopes, shoe covers and safety glasses — items no longer needed as the campus transitioned to remote instruction.




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Penn State Mont Alto students recognized during online awards ceremony

The Penn State Mont Alto campus held its annual Academic and Leadership Awards Ceremony online on Sunday, April 19. Eighty-eight students were recognized for their academic achievements and campus leadership during the 2019-20 academic year. Three faculty members and one staff member were also recognized for their above-and-beyond contributions to the learning environment at Penn State Mont Alto.




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Penn State Mont Alto adds project and supply chain management degree

Penn State Mont Alto unveiled its new project and supply chain management degree in response to a local and global need.




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Penn State nutritionist shares tips for feeding kids while stuck at home

Balancing finicky kid appetites with proper nutrition can be a challenge in the best of times. But now, with the majority of schools and day cares closed across Pennsylvania, many parents working from home, and schedules thrown in disarray, it may seem downright impossible. A Penn State nutritionist offers tips for feeding kids during stressful times.




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Student-athletes soar at Penn State Mont Alto

As the tally of conference championships grows and more teams get bids for national playoffs, student-athletes at Penn State Mont Alto have their eyes on a bigger prize: academic success.




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Penn State Mont Alto student-athletes recognized by USCAA and PSUAC

Two Mont Alto student-athletes named to the USCAA All-Academic Team; Corrine Custer-Grassmyer recognized as John Fritz Sportsmanship Award Honoree.




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Take the Penn State Community Survey beginning Feb. 3

On Feb. 3, all students, faculty and staff members at every Penn State campus location will receive an email to take the Penn State Community Survey to share their attitudes and experiences of community, diversity and inclusion at Penn State. Every 100 survey takers will have a chance to win an Amazon or Starbucks gift card.




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April 4 Earth Fest canceled at Penn State Shenango

The annual Earth Fest event and the K-6 Upcycled Art Contest have been canceled for this year.




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New scholarship to benefit Penn State Schuylkill students, honor Bert Evans

The Albert L. Evans Jr. Honorary Scholarship is a tribute to Bert Evans and his example of generous philanthropy.




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Penn State Schuylkill honors student scholars at award ceremonies

Penn State Schuylkill hosted two online celebrations for its Honors Program students, outstanding student scholars and tutors the week of April 20, 2020.




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(Virtual) Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30

Penn State Homecoming's Legacy Celebration, a Facebook Live event hosted by Centre County United Way and a new online exhibit by the University Libraries in conjunction with Earth Day are among the virtual highlights at Penn State this weekend and next week.




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Penn State and Palmer Museum mourn death of donor and alumnus John Driscoll

Penn State and the Palmer Museum of Art mourn the loss of dear friend, generous donor, and loyal champion John P. Driscoll, who died from complications due to COVID-19 on Friday, April 10. Driscoll, owner of Driscoll Babcock Galleries in New York, was a longtime friend and supporter of the Palmer Museum and will be remembered for his role as a leader, gracious mentor and trusted adviser, as well as for the expansive gifts he made to the collection and to his alma mater, Penn State.




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Penn State senior organizes virtual popup art gallery

The recent business shutdowns and stay-at-home orders resulting from the coronavirus pandemic haven’t stopped a Penn State student artist from helping her peers show their work remotely after galleries closed across the United States.




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(Virtual) Things to Do at Penn State: April 30-May 7

A virtual Senior Week, the first "We Are Penn State Virtual 5K" and the College of Engineering's Learning Factory Capstone Design Showcase are among the virtual highlights at Penn State this weekend and next week.




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Penn State Smeal MBA student unites community with fitness

When Penn State students were faced with the unprecedented challenge of remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester in response to COVID-19, Orlando Acevedo saw an opportunity to connect his community by organizing a 9-week fitness challenge.




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Penn State Smeal names spring 2020 Senior Award honorees

The Penn State Smeal College of Business has announced the recipients of its spring 2020 Senior Awards.




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Penn State Smeal panel explores pandemic's effects on sustainability, business

The Penn State Smeal College of Business Center for the Business of Sustainability recently hosted the first in a series of virtual fireside discussions titled “The Impact of Coronavirus on Sustainability and Social Impact,” to explore how recent momentum in sustainability efforts has been altered.




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Leadership comes naturally to Penn State Smeal spring 2020 student marshal

Jake Griggs, who will graduate Saturday with a 3.95 GPA with dual majors in management and political science, has been named Smeal’s spring 2020 management and organization student marshal.




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Penn State Health selects president for its new Hampden Medical Center

Penn State Health has appointed Don McKenna as president of Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center.




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Penn State Health hospitals use recovered patients' plasma as COVID-19 treatment

Penn State Health has enrolled its first COVID-19 patient into an experimental treatment program called convalescent plasma therapy.




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Penn State researchers collaborate to distribute COVID-19 survey globally

To assess public perceptions about COVID-19 and identify populations whose behaviors put them at risk of infection, researchers at Penn State have released an online survey for the general public.




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Penn State Health resumes construction to convert space to outpatient care

Penn State Health today resumed construction of Penn State Health Cocoa Outpatient Center, an expansion of medical services at the former CocoaPlex Center location.




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COVID-19 response at Penn State propelled by interdisciplinary connections

MASC has successfully designed and delivered critical equipment and supplies needed to protect health care workers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Penn State cancer research center joins pandemic fight

The Penn State Center for Structural Oncology is shifting some of its focus from fighting cancer to fighting COVID-19, with three projects.




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Local Penn Staters participate in the fight against COVID-19

Two alumni and one community partner contribute clinical medicine and research experience during the pandemic




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Penn State Lehigh Valley announces 2020 student life and athletics award winners

Students celebrated for athletic and student life achievements during the Finally Finished Fest




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Digital Fluency Project goes remote at Penn State Greater Allegheny

A signature program at Penn State Greater Allegheny, implemented to give students, faculty and staff the digital skills to communicate, solve problems and create new knowledge, is front and center in the University’s remote learning period.




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2020 Penn State student award recipients announced

Each year, Penn State honors several students for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2020 student award recipients exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn State students, reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service.




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New Penn State Hazleton scholarship supports students in STEM

A new endowed scholarship has been created to support those studying science, technology, engineering or math at Penn State Hazleton.




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Penn State Hazleton fall 2019 dean's list announced

More than 200 students from Penn State Hazleton were recently named to the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester.




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Penn Staters stock shelves, continue to serve students at campus pantries

Penn Staters across the Commonwealth are embodying the “We Are” spirit by keeping campus food pantries open and shelves stocked to continue to serve students in need during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Couple pledges $100K estate gift to Penn State Hazleton

Drs. William and Jean Lovrinic have made an estate commitment to Penn State that will establish a $100,000 scholarship fund at Penn State Hazleton.




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Penn State degree is this military wife’s hardest but proudest achievement

Penn State World Campus student Julie Brubaker balanced her family, job, and earning her bachelor’s degree, all while her military husband was deployed.




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Video showcases Penn State Berks’ impact on community

Watch Penn State Berks’ new video titled “One Community Impacting Many,” which showcases the depth and breadth of the college’s positive effects on the surrounding region.




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Penn State Berks announces plans for spring commencement

Penn State's virtual commencement ceremony, set for 2 p.m. on May 9, is the first step in recognizing the Class of 2020 at Penn State Berks, which will offer additional celebratory programming for Berks graduates via the campus' website and social media.




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Scholastic awards recognize academic excellence at Penn State Berks

Forty-nine Penn State Berks students received recognition for the University Scholastic awards on April 2, through personalized emails. The awards presented included the Evan Pugh Scholars Award,




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Penn State Berks awards Schreyer Scholars

Five members of the Penn State Berks graduating class were notified that they would be receiving Schreyer Honors Medals, which are awarded upon completion of the requirements of the Schreyer Honors College, including a capstone honors thesis.




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Penn State Berks holds May webinars for prospective students

Penn State Berks will hold a series of webinars throughout the month of May for both accepted and prospective students, providing participants with an opportunity to ask questions and connect with campus experts.




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Penn State student resources remain strong amid pandemic

While many Penn State students are facing uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State offices continue diligently working so that students have the resources they need to succeed.




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Penn State Harrisburg honors retiring faculty, staff

Penn State Harrisburg this spring honored three retiring faculty and staff members.




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Penn State Harrisburg recognizes staff with 25 years of service

Penn State Harrisburg this spring recognized staff members who have served the college for 25 years.




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Penn State Harrisburg announces faculty and staff awards

Penn State Harrisburg this spring recognized outstanding employee contributions with the 2020 faculty and staff awards. Nominated by the college community, and selected by various award committees, several faculty and staff members received awards.




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Penn State Harrisburg recognizes spring 2020 student marshals

Penn State Harrisburg has selected six graduates to represent each academic school and graduate studies as student marshals for spring 2020.




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Invent Penn State Innovation Hub Network pivots to offer digital resources

Across Pennsylvania, the Invent Penn State innovation hub network has pivoted to deliver needed programming and services online, by providing online mentoring, webinars, virtual speaker series, and a Virtual Idea TestLab.