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Colloquium to reflect on 100th anniversary of World War I Armistice

11/7/18

Scholars from around the globe will visit Penn State on Nov. 12 and 13 to participate in "Dislocation: Beyond War's End,” an international colloquium marking the centenary of the Armistice.

Grobman receives Outstanding Article in College English Award.

Grobman receives NCTE Richard C. Ohmann Outstanding Article Award

11/7/18

Laurie Grobman, professor of English and women’s studies at Penn State Berks, was recently honored with the 2018 NCTE Richard C. Ohmann Outstanding Article in College English Award.

Penn State Berks named to Military Times 'Best for Vets: Colleges 2019' list

11/7/18

Military Times recently announced its "Best for Vets: Colleges 2019" rankings, and Penn State Berks ranked as one of the five best colleges for service members, military veterans and their families in Pennsylvania.

Navigating success in Hollywood feels somewhat familiar for 'Magicians' writer

11/7/18

Penn State alumnus Alex Raiman, a staff writer for the SyFy TV series "The Magicians," has worked his way up the ranks in Hollywood since going there directly after graduation.

Mother’s dedication to education inspired son to add to scholarship

11/7/18

It took Joe Niebel’s mother, Doris, nearly nine years attending part time to complete her elementary education degree from Penn State, and her family is honoring her full-time determination and dedication to teaching by enhancing an estate gift she initiated in 2000.

Penn State alumna pursues passion for conservation at The Nature Conservancy

11/7/18

Katie Turner, a 2013 Penn State graduate in environmental resource management, is putting her love of soil science to good use as the Pennsylvania agricultural program manager for The Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit environmental organization that serves the global community.

Rushing kids to specialize in one sport may not be best path to success

11/7/18

It may be tempting for parents or coaches to urge young children to specialize in one sport early on to help maximize their chance at making it to the big leagues, but that might not be the best path to success.

The Hobby-Eberly Telescope — one of the world’s largest optical telescopes and a premier planet-finding facility, conceived by Penn State astronomers

Penn State set to lead on new exoplanet science priorities

11/7/18

A report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine sets the stage for Penn State's Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds to expand its role in NASA's exoplanetary science initiatives.

Global Entrepreneurship Week events planned in New Kensington

11/7/18

Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State celebrates relationships between members of the University and local entrepreneurial communities.

Veterans Day Ceremony to take place Nov. 12 at Old Main

11/6/18

On Nov. 12, a Veterans Day Ceremony will take place from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on the front steps of Old Main at University Park campus to honor and thank all who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Keynote speaker’s message to graduates: ‘Now is your time!’

11/6/18

Michelle Asha Cooper, president of the Institute for Higher Education Policy, was the keynote speaker for the College of Education’s spring commencement ceremony. Following are excerpts from her address.

Dean's Development Council co-chairs’ message

11/6/18

We assumed co-chairmanship of the volunteer Dean’s Development Council (DDC) in the spring of 2015, and had been involved with the College since 1997, primarily through the scholarship we established.

Penn Staters invited to a Nittany Lion’s Holiday Party

11/6/18

Penn Staters are invited to a festive opportunity at the Lehigh Valley campus to celebrate the holiday season. The Nittany Lion’s Holiday Party starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Lehigh Valley campus.

Giddy up: Newly formed equine alumni group looks forward to continued growth

11/6/18

The Equine Alumni Affiliate Program Group is one of the newest official affiliates of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society.

Couple’s gift creates opportunities for children at The Arboretum at Penn State

11/6/18

Sandra Parker Hall and Dennis Hall recently added $50,000 to The Sandra L. Parker and Dennis K. Hall Education Program Support to the Children’s Garden, an endowment they created in 2014 for children and families who visit Childhood’s Gate at The Arboretum at Penn State.

Media Highlights

CBS3: November 06, 2018
Abington Welcomes Alumna News Anchor to Philly
The Penn State Abington campus community led by the Nittany Lion welcomed Penn State alumna Jessica Kartalija to her new role as anchor on Philadelphia's CBS3. #WEARE
The Herald: October 31, 2018
Penn State Shenango welcomes life coach
Joe Battista, author, professional speaker, and success coach, will speak at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Penn State Shenango Auditorium in downtown Sharon.

Other Voices

These students understand how to help community
PSU-LV alumna and shelter director, Kristine Blasco, submitted a letter to the Morning Call praising PSU-LV students for their help on the Adopt an Apartment program.
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Allentown Morning Call
National leadership needed to fight opioid crisis
Penn State's Diana Fishbein and Glenn Sterner offer policy recommendations for leading the national fight against the opioid crisis in this piece for The Hill.
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The Hill

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Colloquium to reflect on 100th anniversary of World War I Armistice

Grobman receives NCTE Richard C. Ohmann Outstanding Article Award

Penn State Berks named to Military Times 'Best for Vets: Colleges 2019' list

Navigating success in Hollywood feels somewhat familiar for 'Magicians' writer

Mother’s dedication to education inspired son to add to scholarship

Penn State alumna pursues passion for conservation at The Nature Conservancy

Rushing kids to specialize in one sport may not be best path to success

Penn State set to lead on new exoplanet science priorities

Global Entrepreneurship Week events planned in New Kensington

Veterans Day Ceremony to take place Nov. 12 at Old Main

Keynote speaker’s message to graduates: ‘Now is your time!’

Dean's Development Council co-chairs’ message

Penn Staters invited to a Nittany Lion’s Holiday Party

Giddy up: Newly formed equine alumni group looks forward to continued growth

Couple’s gift creates opportunities for children at The Arboretum at Penn State

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