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Blue Band Alumni In Formation

Marching into history: 45th anniversary of women in the Penn State Blue Band

10/18/18

Eight women auditioned for the band in 1973. Three made it through to become the first female instrumentalists in the band since World War II, when women were temporarily accepted due to low male numbers. In addition, two were offered spots on the flag corps. Susan Nowlin, percussion; Carol Gabler, French horn; Linda Hall, clarinet; Kathryne “Kit” Murphey, flags; and Debbie Frisbee, flags took their places in the ranks of one of the University’s most iconic organizations and helped to pave the way for women in the Blue Band.

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Pathogens may evade immune response with metal-free enzyme

10/18/18

New study shows that some bacterial pathogens, including those that cause strep throat and pneumonia, are able to create the components necessary to replicate their DNA using a ribonucleotide reductase enzyme that does not require a metal ion cofactor.

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IST students experience tech, culture and personal growth in exchange program

10/18/18

Home to global companies like Samsung and LG, South Korea has come a long way technologically since the mid-1980s. Today, it boasts the world’s highest internet speeds and most cellphone users, and is therefore often thought of as one of the most innovative countries on the planet. Now, thanks to an exchange program between the College of Information Sciences and Technology and Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea, Penn State students are finding innovative opportunities 7,000 miles across the globe.

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Stephen Taub commits $17.3 million to Penn State Abington

10/17/18

Stephen Taub, a former Penn State Abington student and University Park graduate, has continued his longtime support for Abington with a $17.3 million commitment, the largest gift in the campus’ history. The new Taub Endowments will provide high-impact opportunities for deserving students through scholarships and global engagement programs.

Penn State Brandywine's new alumni society board members Meaghan Daly, Kristine Dick and Kristen Falcone.

Brandywine's alumni board welcomes four new members

10/17/18

Penn State Brandywine recently welcomed four new members to its alumni society board. The four alumnae — Meaghan Daly, Kristine Dick, Kristen Falcone and Abigail Wilt — bring enthusiasm and an array of life experiences to their new roles on campus.

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Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 18-25

10/17/18

What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events taking places at the University this weekend and next week, including the President's Office Open House, "Haunted Valley" tours, the return of Metallica, the annual horticulture show, and the 47th annual Shakespeare Festival at Penn State Fayette.

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Penn State Schuylkill announces its 2018 alumni award winners

10/17/18

Penn State Schuylkill will host its annual Alumni Awards Dinner on campus Friday, Nov. 2, honoring Stephen Roman, recipient of the Outstanding Alumnus award; Jeffrey Yourshaw, recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumnus award; and Harold Aurand, recipient of the Pride and Spirit award.

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Penn State alumnus Richard Spitaletta: ‘Stay focused on yourself’

10/17/18

Since graduating from Penn State in 2016, Richard Spitaletta has established himself as a dedicated performer in the Big Apple and on the road. And that’s no joke — he’s in his early 20s and already a major character in the ensemble cast of the touring Broadway production of “Something Rotten!”

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