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Penn State’s Libraries tapped as a social media friendly library

12/11/13

In a recent survey, Penn State’s University Libraries ranked 16th among other academic libraries. “100 Most Social Media Friendly College and University Libraries for 2013,” is a survey by LibraryScienceList.com, a new social community for librarians worldwide.

Penn State Continuing Education graduate Scott Earnest

Penn State student overcomes ‘juvenile delinquent’ label to earn degree

12/11/13

When Scott Earnest, of Lewistown, picks up his diploma Dec. 21 during Penn State’s fall commencement ceremonies, he will be defying expectations after a troubled history in the juvenile criminal justice system to earn an associate degree in letters, arts and sciences. His parents and grandmother will be at commencement to watch the first member of the Earnest family graduate from college.

Nittany Lion shrine on University Park campus

Penn State named in Kiplinger's 'Best Values in Public Colleges'

12/11/13

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named Penn State as one of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2013-14, recognizing the University among four-year schools that combine outstanding education with economic value. The magazine ranked Penn State as No. 53 in the annual listing, which was released Dec. 10. The ranking reflects schools’ value for in-state students. Kiplinger’s also compiles out-of-state value rankings, with Penn State ranked 41.

Library Leaders Program 2014 class announced

12/11/13

Barbara I. Dewey, dean of University Libraries and Scholarly Communications, has announced the new class of the Penn State Library Leaders Program to include Russ Hall, reference librarian, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Patricia Hswe, digital contents strategist and head, ScholarSphere User Services, Penn State University Park; and Valerie Lynn, head librarian, Penn State Hazleton.

Nominations sought for 2014 Shirley Hendrick Award

12/11/13

Nominations for the 2014 Shirley Hendrick Award, which is administered by the Commission for Adult Learners recognizing a senior Penn State administrator who has significantly advanced efforts for adult learners at Penn State, are now being accepted.

Penn State math grad student and football guard John Urschel stands with Campbell Trophy

Urschel awarded Campbell Trophy as nation's top college football scholar-athlete

12/11/13

Penn State standout John Urschel (Williamsville, N.Y) was named the recipient of the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy Tuesday night at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame's 56th annual celebration of college football. The Campbell Trophy is presented to the nation's premier college football Scholar-Athlete. A two-time first-team All-Big Ten honoree, Urschel is the first Penn State student-athlete to win the Campbell Trophy, which was first presented in 1990.

Three named Outstanding Alumni by College of Ag Sciences

12/10/13

Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has honored three of its graduates with 2013 Outstanding Alumni Awards. The awards recognize alumni for their achievements and provide opportunities for recipients to interact with the college's faculty, students and other alumni. Recipients were Scott A. Burk, of Boalsburg; H. Louis Moore, of Linden Hall; and A. David Carroll Jr., of Berks County.

Energy use holiday break

Building heat reductions will save money, reduce emissions during holiday break

12/10/13

Once again this year, Penn State is aggressively pursuing the reduction of energy use over the holiday break. Temperatures in many University facilities will be reduced to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the University. At University Park, faculty and staff may use buildings over the holiday break, but indoor temperatures can be expected to be at 50 degrees and ventilation systems will be off.

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