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Penn State School of Visual Arts student designs award-winning waterpark

7/31/14

Penn State School of Visual Arts senior Andrew Reiff is the 2014 recipient of the PGAV Destinations Spot Experiential Scholarship for his design of a waterpark. The first-of-its-kind scholarship was launched in spring 2013 and challenges U.S. college students to design a destination based upon one of seven unique environmental concepts, from a solar-powered research station in the Antarctic to a new home for Anheuser-Busch’s Clydesdales. Winners receive an all-expenses paid trip to an attraction designed by PGAV Destinations, a leader in designing and developing theme parks, aquariums and other unique destinations.

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Homecoming committee to host Color Run on Sept. 14

7/31/14

The Penn State Homecoming Executive Committee will host the Color Run Penn State for a second year. Registration for the event will open to the public on Friday, Aug. 1 for the Sept. 14 race.

Penn State College Democrats to host the ‘Hillary Bus’

7/30/14

Members of the Penn State College Democrats will join representatives from the Ready for Hillary Super PAC on Friday (Aug. 1) to distribute flyers and nonpartisan voter registration cards to the campus community. The ‘Hillary Bus,’ a staffed motorhome that has been following Hillary Clinton on her book tour, will be parked on Pollock Road in front of the HUB-Robeson Center from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Penn State moves forward as leader in ethics education

7/30/14

Penn State has long supported ethics education, literacy and compliance. As the University furthers its commitment, 12 new faculty will have teaching and research interests in ethics as it applies to their home discipline.

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Alumna Ricard focuses career on HBCUs

7/29/14

Penn State College of Education alumna Ronyelle Ricard traces her dedication to helping historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) back to her days as a graduate student at University Park.

Supply Chain's Preciado honored for teaching excellence

7/29/14

Felisa Preciado, clinical associate professor of supply chain management, has been named the 2014 recipient of the Penn State Smeal College of Business Fred Brand Jr. Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

The 2014 BOSS participants outside E Y in Philadelphia, where they met with company employees and interns.

Summer business program for high schoolers forges diverse Penn State network

7/29/14

The Business Opportunities Summer Session (BOSS) Program, facilitated by the Penn State Smeal College of Business’ Diversity Enhancement Programs, connects underrepresented high school students with current Penn State students and alumni to provide an inside look at the business majors and beyond. Currently in its eighth year, the program is helping to create a powerful network as it continues to share the value of a Smeal education with a diverse population.

Study: Why aren't consumers buying remanufactured products?

7/28/14

Firms looking to increase market share of remanufactured consumer products will have to overcome a big barrier to do so, according to a recent study from the Penn State Smeal College of Business. Findings from faculty members Meg Meloy and V. Daniel R. Guide Jr., indicate that consumers perceive many categories of remanufactured products as dirty and disgusting.

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