penn state Penn State Harrisburg recognizes student achievement By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:51 -0400 Penn State Harrisburg recently honored students for accomplishments in academics, service, and leadership. Full Article
penn state Penn State Harrisburg choir sings "Earth Song" By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:13 -0400 Full Article
penn state Penn State Harrisburg honors student-athletes with virtual awards ceremony By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:03 -0400 Penn State Harrisburg Intercollegiate Athletics recently honored the athletic, academic, and community achievements of its student-athletes during the 2020 Student-Athlete Award Ceremony video presentation. Full Article
penn state Penn State Harrisburg announces plans for spring commencement By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:41 -0400 Penn State Harrisburg has announced plans for spring 2020 commencement to celebrate the achievements of its more than 800 graduates. Full Article
penn state Penn State Abington's annual art exhibition moves online By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:13 -0400 The annual Bertha Lear Art Exhibition showcases the best work by Penn State Abington students during the 2019-20 academic year. Full Article
penn state Penn State Extension extends free online courses offer through May 10 By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:06 -0400 Penn State Extension is extending its free online courses offer through May 10. Full Article
penn state Penn State Lehigh Valley students on the frontline for COVID-19 By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:21 -0400 Three Penn State Lehigh Valley students majoring in biobehavioral health and working in health care talked to us about the impact of COVID-19 at their jobs. Full Article
penn state Penn State leaders to answer questions at May 19 virtual Town Hall By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:44 -0400 Penn State President Eric J. Barron will host a virtual Town Hall at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, to answer the University community’s questions regarding how the Penn State continues to manage the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, including the recent announcements on workforce changes, plans for summer and work being done by the task groups to return students to campus and employees to work. Full Article
penn state Class of 2024: A virtual 'Welcome to the Penn State Community' By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:21 -0400 "With unparalleled technology support, digital and curriculum innovation, a flexible structure including our Commonwealth and University Park campuses, effective outreach programming, and a wide array of top-ranked academic programs, Penn State is uniquely prepared for the arrival of the Class of 2024," wrote President Eric J. Barron in a message inviting accepted students to attend a four-part virtual series titled "Welcome to the Penn State Community." Full Article
penn state Barron discusses Penn State’s response to pandemic and actions for trustees By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:22 -0400 As the world continues to face the ongoing impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, Penn State President Eric Barron outlined Friday the University’s actions over the past five months to address the challenges, protect the health and safety of the University community, and prepare for the future. Full Article
penn state Penn State competes in Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition regional finals By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:34 -0400 Penn State’s Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) team reached new heights earlier this month when they participated in the regional finals of the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition for the first time. Full Article
penn state Penn State Brandywine Brand Video :60 By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:10 -0400 Full Article
penn state Penn State Brandywine offers social media workshop for entrepreneurs By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:03 -0400 Penn State Brandywine is offering a complimentary virtual seminar on Practical Social Media Tactics for the Busy Entrepreneur from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 18, through Zoom video conferencing. Full Article
penn state Penn State Brandywine summer course registration remains open By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:04 -0400 Whether you're a first-year student looking to get a head start on your college career, a current student looking to get ahead or catch up, or a student at another college or university looking to earn credits over the summer, Penn State Brandywine offers numerous summer learning opportunities. Registration remains open for summer classes. Full Article
penn state Penn State Brandywine to celebrate spring graduates By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:13 -0400 Penn State Brandywine’s spring graduates will celebrate their milestone achievement on Saturday, May 9 with a University-wide virtual commencement ceremony and video conferencing with campus faculty and staff. Full Article
penn state Penn State Brandywine recognizes academic achievements By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:17 -0400 Penn State Brandywine has recognized students who have earned academic honors. Their accomplishments were celebrated through a virtual academic recognition website, which included a video message of congratulations from Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual ceremony that is usually held on campus was held in a virtual format. Full Article
penn state Penn State Brandywine recognizes outstanding student leaders By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:40 -0400 Penn State Brandywine students who have impacted the campus through their leadership and service have been honored with student leadership awards. The annual awards program highlights the achievements of students involved with clubs, student government and campus programs Full Article
penn state Penn State Laureate brings 'The Anxiety Project' to Fayette campus By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:09 -0400 William J. Doan, the 2019-20 Penn State Laureate, presented “The Anxiety Project: An Artist’s Look at Mental Health and Wellness” at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus on March 3. Full Article
penn state Wrongfully convicted death-row inmate shares story at Penn State Fayette By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:08 -0400 Juan Roberto Meléndez-Colón was exonerated, in 2002, after nearly 18 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. He visited Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus to share his story on March 5. Full Article
penn state Penn State Fayette introduces Veteran Education, Housing and Resource Line By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:23 -0400 Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus has introduced a new phone-based resource for area veterans. Full Article
penn state Penn State Fayette to hold virtual info session for Early College Program By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:51 -0400 The Early College Program at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to complete college credits at a fifty percent tuition adjustment and earn scholarships. A virtual information session will be offered on Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. for interested students and families. Full Article
penn state Penn State Fayette 2020 Student Excellence Awards By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:32 -0400 Kaylee Aaron has been awarded the 2020 Student Excellence Award by Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, for her undergraduate research, “Need for Status: An Evolutionary Explanation for Mental Health Issues from Social Media Use.” Full Article
penn state Two dedicated COVID-19 clinics available through Penn State Health Medical Group By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:11 -0400 Penn State Health has opened two regional clinics to care for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 who have health care needs that are serious enough to warrant a face-to-face appointment. Full Article
penn state Eight Penn State Health doctors named to 'Top Physicians Under 40' list By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:22 -0400 Eight Penn State Health doctors have been named among the Pennsylvania Medical Society's "Top Physicians Under 40." Full Article
penn state Penn State Health partners with food banks to feed patients in need By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:28 -0400 When a patient comes through the Penn State Hershey Medical Center drive-through COVID-19 testing site, they're asked if they are worried about running out of food during isolation. If they say yes, they drive away with a box full of 25 meals. Full Article
penn state Librarian at Penn State Harrisburg elected to third term leading national group By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:21 -0400 Bernadette Lear, Penn State University Libraries behavioral sciences and education librarian and coordinator of library instruction at the Penn State Harrisburg Library, has been elected vice chair/chair elect of the Library History Round Table, a membership group of the American Library Association. Full Article
penn state Schuylkill Speaks: Senior Tara Laubenstine continues Penn State family legacy By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:24 -0400 Tara Laubenstine comes from a long line of Penn Staters. When she began her college search, she knew exactly where she would apply and eagerly wait to be accepted. This week, she will graduate with her bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in psychology, after which she will pursue a career in human resource management. She made the most of her college experience by becoming involved, and with graduation on the horizon, Laubenstine sat down to speak about her college experience and offer advice to the incoming class. Full Article
penn state Third Circuit Chief Judge to deliver 2020 Penn State Law commencement address By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:05 -0500 D. Brooks Smith, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, will deliver the Penn State Law in University Park 2020 commencement address on May 16 in Eisenhower Auditorium. Full Article
penn state Penn State Law to host panel discussion on current Supreme Court term By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:21 -0500 Penn State Law in University Park will host "A Take on the Term" with Sarah Harrington and Erin Murphy, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the Sutliff Auditorium of the Lewis Katz Building. Full Article
penn state Penn State Law in University Park announces spring 2020 grading policy changes By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:12 -0400 Penn State Law in University Park will have a mandatory credit/no-credit grading system for the spring 2020 semester in order to be supportive of students during the novel coronavirus public health crisis. Full Article
penn state Penn State Law Civil Rights Clinic files amicus brief in Supreme Court case By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:21 -0400 The Penn State Law in University Park Civil Rights Appellate Clinic recently filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court. Biel v. St. James, a religious liberty case that was granted certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Article
penn state Penn State Law event sponsors become supporters of students during pandemic By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:57 -0400 When Penn State Law in University Park transitioned its annual Careers in the Law event to a virtual one due to COVID-19 concerns, Assistant Dean of Career Services Magen Mihok offered the sponsoring firms a choice: to receive a full refund of their registration fee, or to consider a donation to Penn State Law’s Future Fund to support students impacted by COVID-19. The result was a true embodiment of the "We Are" spirit. Full Article
penn state Penn State Law librarian elected 2021 chair of national law library organization By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:53 -0400 Rebecca Mattson, head of faculty and research services for the H. Laddie Montague Jr. Law Library, Penn State University Libraries, and professor of legal research at Penn State Law at University Park, has been elected vice chair/chair elect of the Research Instruction and Patron Services Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries. Full Article
penn state Penn State Law professor authors immigration chapter in COVID-19 legal textbook By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:42 -0400 Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar and Clinical Professor of Law at Penn State Law in University Park, has written a chapter on immigration law in a new legal textbook covering issues surrounding the current global COVID-19 pandemic, published by Columbia Law School. Full Article
penn state Penn State Altoona's visual art studies seniors showcase work online By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 15:16 -0400 Visual Art Studies program seniors Andrea Regalbuto and Gary Weyandt are showcasing their respective exhibitions “Flap/Flutter” and “MEDIAted” online via websites, Instagram, and virtual exhibits. Full Article
penn state Libraries' Virtual De-Stress Fest open to all Penn State students By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:27 -0400 Penn State University Libraries is offering an Online De-Stress Fest to help students relax and unwind while completing end-of-term reports and studying for final exams. Visit through Friday, May 8, for a curated list of links, tutorials and homegrown videos that showcase the talents of University Libraries’ faculty and staff. Full Article
penn state (Virtual) Things to Do at Penn State: May 7-14 By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:29 -0400 Penn State Law, Policy and Engineering's "Technology, Policy and Law during COVID-19" virtual speaker series, a Penn State Extension webinar about food system disruptions, and a number of virtual exhibits at the Palmer Museum of Art and HUB-Robeson Galleries are among this weekend's and next week's cultural highlights at Penn State. Full Article
penn state From Puerto Rico to Penn State: A journey to becoming a student marshal By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:17 -0400 Daniela Claudio Pagán, a graphic design senior from Puerto Rico, has been named the College of Arts and Architecture's 2020 student marshal. Full Article
penn state Virtual hackathon open to all Penn State students By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:12 -0400 The first-ever, virtual "Hack for Impact" hackathon will give teams the opportunity to work on ideas related to enhancing student life and engagement during times of disruption. Full Article
penn state Penn State Wilkes-Barre professor receives Greek program fellowship By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:51 -0400 A faculty member at Penn State Wilkes-Barre will be part of a collaborative fellowship program. Full Article
penn state Penn State Wilkes-Barre supports, thanks local health care workers By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:53 -0400 The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Society provided lunch for local, hardworking medical professionals as a way to thank them for their efforts during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and working to keep local residents safe. Full Article
penn state Penn State Wilkes-Barre plans Accepted Student Virtual Week By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:28 -0400 Penn State Wilkes-Barre will host an Accepted Student Virtual Week from April 9-16, using technology to connect the campus and its personnel directly to students. Full Article
penn state Penn State introduces new student wellness portal: You@PSU By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:14 -0400 You@PSU is a new wellness portal designed to provide customized content to students around topics ranging from career readiness to personal wellness to involvement. Full Article
penn state Penn State Wilkes-Barre presents academic awards By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:50 -0400 Penn State Wilkes-Barre held its 31st annual Celebration of Academic Excellence event on April 30. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s ceremony was held in a virtual format. Full Article
penn state Penn State Wilkes-Barre celebrates undergraduate research By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:03 -0400 Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s sixth annual Celebration of Scholarship, an undergraduate research poster contest, was held virtually for the first time this year, with the winners honored during an online ceremony held May 1. Full Article
penn state 'The Vagina Monologues' coming to Penn State Beaver on Feb. 13 By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:23 -0500 Penn State Beaver students will give a special performance of Eve Ensler’s "The Vagina Monologues" at 5 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Penn State Beaver auditorium. The event is open to the public. Full Article
penn state Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:28 -0400 Thank you Marissa Bufalini, Trisha Everhart, Donald Natale, Vickie Clauer, Holly Seidel, Deb Sam and Jill Blonski — and to everyone who helps make Penn State such an incredible community. We Are! Full Article
penn state Penn Staters collaborate to donate food, offer support during pandemic By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:40 -0400 As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact communities throughout Pennsylvania, Penn State staff members are fighting food insecurity by donating to food banks and organizations across the state. Full Article
penn state Students, staff and faculty recognized at Penn State Beaver By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:03 -0400 Penn State Beaver has announced the Academic Award winners for the 2019-20 academic year, including the recipient of the Walker Award. Full Article
penn state Penn State announces 2020 University-wide faculty and staff awards By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00 -0400 Each year, Penn State recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with annual awards in teaching and excellence. These awards highlight many of the faculty and staff who go above and beyond. Full Article