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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

1/17/19

Thank you Lauren, Ashley, Karen, Amy, Staci, Julie and Ketja — and to everyone who helps make Penn State such an incredible community. We Are!

Unraveling of 58-year-old corn gene mystery may have plant-breeding implications

1/17/19

In discovering a mutant gene that "turns on" another gene responsible for the red pigments sometimes seen in corn, researchers solved an almost six-decades-old mystery with a finding that may have implications for plant breeding in the future.

Mechanical engineering professor to innovate undergrad labs

1/17/19

Siu Ling “Pansy” Leung has joined the Penn State Department of Mechanical Engineering as the director of undergraduate laboratories and assistant teaching professor of mechanical engineering.

Benitez appointed scholarship and research editor of the College Music Symposium

1/17/19

Vincent P. Benitez, associate professor of music theory in the Penn State School of Music, has been appointed as the scholarship and research editor for the College Music Symposium: Journal of the College Music Society.

44th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet draws record attendance

1/17/19

A record crowd packed the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center on the evening of Jan. 15 to honor civil-rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at the 44th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet, sponsored by Penn State's Forum on Black Affairs.

Graduate research endowment memorializes Penn State psychology alumnus

1/17/19

In memory of her husband, 1961 and 1962 psychology alumnus Herbert Krauss, Beatrice Krauss created the Herbert H. Krauss Memorial Graduate Research Endowment in Psychology.

Students in a Penn State Brandywine art class.

Changing culture and catching vision: Art at Penn State Brandywine

1/17/19

At the Brandywine campus, students can complete all four years of 12 Penn State degrees, several minors, and the first two years of more than 275 undergraduate programs. However, some fields of study are certainly more well-represented than others.

New academic advising professional development course opens for faculty, staff

1/17/19

A new professional development course from Penn State teaches the best practices in academic advising that faculty and staff can use to assist the more than 82,000 undergraduates at the University.

Mechanical engineering professor to advance additive manufacturing materials

1/17/19

Engineer Amrita Basak said, “I always knew I wanted to develop state-of-the-art technologies, but I never really limited myself to what kind of technology it would be.” As a result, her experience so far has encompassed gas turbines, semiconductors, and now additive manufacturing.

Alumni create engineering firm, establish scholarship to give back

1/17/19

Friendship that began at Penn State Harrisburg led alumni Scott Kupper, Karl Miller, and Craig Rosenberger to form the firm Kupper Engineering, and create a scholarship to give back to their alma mater.

Report: Pennsylvania population trends mirror employment changes since 2000

1/17/19

Changes in the distribution of Pennsylvania's population — largely toward the state's southeastern quadrant — reflect challenges that policymakers need to address to promote and maintain statewide prosperity, suggests a new report compiled by economists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Penn State launches Advocate Penn State initiative

1/16/19

Penn State has launched a University-wide advocacy initiative that encourages Penn State supporters across the Commonwealth and beyond to share their stories with elected officials and advocate for Penn State.

Anticipated snowfall alters home athletics event schedule at University Park

1/16/19

The potential for significant snowfall in Central Pennsylvania this weekend has resulted in changes to the Penn State Athletics’ home event schedule.

Penn State leadership assessing shutdown impact, developing contingency plans

1/16/19

As the partial federal government shutdown continues, Penn State leadership is assessing the short- and long-term effects that the closure is having on students, faculty, staff and University operations, and developing contingency plans to minimize the impact of a more prolonged closure.

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Translational science training programs credited with student success

1/16/19

Scott Graupensperger is making the most of his Penn State education – delving into a number of training programs and experiences to prepare him for a research career. The dual-title kinesiology and clinical and translational sciences doctoral student has been a regular presence at Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute, which he credits with preparing him for his current successes and his future endeavors.

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The Sharon Herald: January 16, 2019
Penn State Shenango edges PSU-Beaver, 71-70
Shenango Lions beat Penn State Beaver 71-70. With less than three seconds on the clock, Askerneese made two free throws to put the Lions ahead by one and end the game.
The Sharon Herald: January 22, 2019
Casino cleanup: College students volunteer service
Penn State Shenango students and staff participated in a day of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., by helping to clean the ballroom at the Buhl Park Casino.

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Unity Dinner - 10th Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Penn State New Kensington Athletic Center

Join Penn State New Kensington in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the 10th Annual Unity Dinner.

Blood Drive

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Gymnasium

Penn State Schuylkill is teaming up with the Miller Keystone Blood Center for a blood drive. Join us in the gymnasium and give the gift of life.

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Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

Unraveling of 58-year-old corn gene mystery may have plant-breeding implications

Mechanical engineering professor to innovate undergrad labs

Benitez appointed scholarship and research editor of the College Music Symposium

44th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet draws record attendance

Graduate research endowment memorializes Penn State psychology alumnus

Changing culture and catching vision: Art at Penn State Brandywine

New academic advising professional development course opens for faculty, staff

Mechanical engineering professor to advance additive manufacturing materials

Alumni create engineering firm, establish scholarship to give back

Report: Pennsylvania population trends mirror employment changes since 2000

Penn State launches Advocate Penn State initiative

Anticipated snowfall alters home athletics event schedule at University Park

Penn State leadership assessing shutdown impact, developing contingency plans

Translational science training programs credited with student success

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