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Dr. Tanya Furman

Furman appointed interim director of University Fellowships Office

1/20/16

Tanya Furman, associate vice president and associate dean for Undergraduate Education and professor of geosciences, has been named interim director of the University Fellowships Office, effective Dec. 7, 2015. The University Fellowships Office, a unit of Undergraduate Education, supports students who apply for competitive national and international fellowships, in addition to managing the University’s nomination process for several prominent award opportunities.

Jean Lonie

Lonie becomes Penn State's 'advocate-in-chief' for ag education

7/3/14

It would be difficult to find anyone with more enthusiasm for agriculture than Jean Lonie. And as she begins her role as the new director of student recruitment and activities in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, she hopes some of that zeal rubs off when she speaks with prospective students and their families about the myriad opportunities available in today's agriculture and related industries.

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Student design showcase set for May 1

4/21/14

Engineering students will display their solutions to industry-posed problems at the Student Design Project Showcase at 1 p.m. on May 1 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus of Penn State.

Penn State to commemorate Constitution Day on Sept. 17

9/13/12

New classes, new friends and Saturday football are familiar Happy Valley fall traditions. On Monday, Sept. 17, Penn State students will celebrate what has become in its sixth year another autumn campus tradition -- the thoughtful commemoration of the 1787 creation and signing of the United States Constitution.

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Students use research opportunities to expand involvement in academics

4/23/12

One of the benefits students have at a major national research university like Penn State is not only learning from faculty in the classroom but also working alongside them -- in the laboratory or the library -- doing research. Undergraduate students like Christine Theberge and Josh Yeh, who are conducting their own undergraduate research, and those who hold research assistant positions have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in areas of academic interest while developing valuable research skills and relevant work experience.

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Strategic plan's academic goal teaches sustainability to students

9/12/11

Penn State's University Sustainability Council is drafting the University's first strategic plan for sustainability. The council is seeking public input for five-goal plan during the drafting process. The second goal of Penn State's Strategic Plan for Sustainability aims to educate students about sustainability. "Students are requesting more sustainability instruction, aware that employers are seeking to hire graduates who are knowledgeable about sustainability," said Rob Pangborn, vice president and dean for Undergraduate Education. "Penn State can play a unique role in addressing one of our society's most pressing issues by bringing faculty expertise and emerging research to the classroom, to produce graduates who also can lead in this effort."

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Link U.P. offers students a preview of life at University Park

3/16/10

Each year approximately 3,500 students who began college at a Penn State Commonwealth Campus enroll at University Park, as part of Penn State's 2 + 2 plan. Students can spend two years at one of Penn State's 20 undergraduate campuses throughout Pennsylvania, then switch to University Park or another campus for their remaining two years. This spring University Park is hosting what is hoped will become an annual visitation day for change-of-campus students, to help them with a smooth transition to University Park.

Nominations being accepted for Excellence in Advising Award

11/10/09

Students can nominate their favorite adviser for the 2010 Excellence in Advising Award. The award is given to faculty members and professional academic advisers with at least two years of experience. Nominees are evaluated on general advising, academic guidance, career guidance enthusiasm and assistance in decision-making. Nominations can be made online at http://www.psu.edu/oue/award.html. Nomination deadline is Nov. 30, 2009.

New program to serve as central resource for parents and families

10/21/09

Seeking to respond more efficiently to the needs and concerns of parents and families of Penn State students, the University is planning a new Parents Program with collaboration among multiple offices. "Penn State faculty and staff are in a unique position to help students and parents through the considerable number of transitions they face as students go through college," said Damon Sims, vice president for Student Affairs. "The Penn State Parents Program will partner with parents and families to help ensure their students' success and provide the opportunity for parents to be engaged and take appropriate and meaningful roles in our community."