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Revamped LionLink career networking site connects alumni and students

2/22/18

Alumni Career Services recently re-launched LionLink, its networking platform that connects alumni in the workforce with students and other alumni looking for help in their careers, according to an update to the Board of Trustees by Paul J. Clifford, chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association and associate vice president for alumni relations at Penn State.

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Penn State reaffirms support as DACA future remains unknown

2/22/18

In recent weeks, Congress failed to pass a new bipartisan immigration plan that addresses the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Penn State is aware that the unknown and time-sensitive nature of this issue – and its potential impact for those on our campuses and across the country – is concerning for many in the University community, and its leadership has been actively advocating on behalf of students.

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Trustees hear about vision for Penn State IT

2/22/18

The vision for the future of information technology at Penn State was presented today (Feb. 22) by Michael Kubit, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, to the Board of Trustees’ Committee on Audit and Risk.

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Electron microscope gives Penn State researchers powerful tool for discovery

2/22/18

The cryo-electron microscope, or cryo-EM, is giving Penn State's life science and materials science researchers a powerful tool for discovering everything from new medical treatments to sustainable ways to produce and store energy, Neil Sharkey, vice president for research, told the University’s Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning on Feb. 22.

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Penn State Children’s Hospital expansion project advanced by board committee

2/22/18

Final plans to add three floors to the Penn State Children’s Hospital building on the campus of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center were recommended Thursday (Feb. 22) by the Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning. The full board will vote Friday on the proposed expansion project, which is expected to be complete by 2020, and its $148.1 million estimated budget.

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Trustee committee recommends architect for Henning Building

2/22/18

Aiming to strengthen the programs and upgrade the facilities serving students in the fields of animal science and veterinary and biomedical science, the Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (Feb. 22) recommended the approval of HOK of New York City, New York, as the architect for the Henning Building renovation at University Park.

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Committee recommends approval of 2018-19 room and board rates

2/22/18

Housing and Food Services presented a proposal on room and board rates for the upcoming academic year to the Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Capital Planning today (Feb. 22). The full board will vote on the proposal Friday (Feb. 23).

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Register for Capital Day and show your Penn State support March 13

2/20/18

This year’s Penn State Capital Day will take place on Tuesday, March 13, in Harrisburg, and will feature meetings between the Penn State community and Pennsylvania elected officials, as well as a high-energy rally in the Capitol rotunda capping the day’s events.

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Former ag international programs coordinator creates study abroad scholarship

2/19/18

During her tenure as study abroad coordinator in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Office of International Programs, Marilyn McPheron changed countless lives by helping connect students with international experiences. With a recent gift to support students who embrace both agriculture and global learning, she will change countless more.

Bob Light, former associate dean for research and outreach and chief operating officer at Penn State Behrend

Longtime Behrend administrator Bob Light dies

2/19/18

Bob Light, former associate dean for research and outreach and chief operating officer at Penn State Behrend, died Feb. 13 at age 64. "There is virtually no aspect of the college or our neighboring community where his impact was not felt," Chancellor Ralph Ford said.

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