Andrew Leach, a prolific author and international leader in architectural design, theory and history, has been named the 2019-20 Professor of Interdisciplinary Design by the Stuckeman School.
A team of experts, led by faculty members at Penn State, is implementing an initiative to provide K-12 teachers with the materials and skills to teach students about the Holocaust, genocide, human rights violations and other difficult topics. Presentations at the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh on July 16 and July 30 were the initiative’s first activities.
This October, Penn State Teaching and Learning with Technology and the College of Agricultural Sciences will team up for a one-day symposium on digital fluency. Registration for the event is open, and it is free to attend.
Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer for Hilton, will be honored as the 2020 Hospitality Executive of the Year by the Penn State School of Hospitality Management and the Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society.
Could soilborne fungi found nearly everywhere in North America be the kryptonite that can help control the spotted lanternfly? Studies underway in the Philadelphia region -- carried out by scientists from Penn State and Cornell University -- aim to answer that question, with early findings showing promise against what has been described as the worst invasive pest to hit the U.S. since the gypsy moth.
The University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) has concluded its 2018-19 term, during which it focused on change management. Detailed information on USAC's activities and accomplishments is available in a newly developed annual report.
Now in its 27th year, Huddle with the Faculty kicks off the morning of Aug. 31, the day of Penn State football’s season opener against the University of Idaho.
The movie "Ocean’s 11" tells the story of an elaborate casino heist run by con-man Danny Ocean and his friends, who manage to steal millions of dollars by hacking the casino’s computer systems. Penn State student Eileen Hennessy is aiming to stop the "Danny Oceans" of the world through her summer internship at Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has announced its programming for August, including: online, self-directed, new instructor orientation; a chance to meet institute representatives at the Graduate School Reception; how to survive -- and thrive -- as a teaching assistant; and how to plan class sessions and handle challenging classroom situations.
Alumni and other fans can cheer on Penn State football at this season’s Penn State Tailgates, the premier pregame event for away games, hosted by the Penn State Alumni Association.
A one-of-a-kind instrument that provides atomic-level imaging is helping scientists observe protein complexes in action and see how viruses enter cells.
As the legalization of medical marijuana and marijuana use are both on the rise in the United States, people are not necessarily using alcohol less and may be unaware of the risks of combining alcohol and marijuana, according to researchers who found that compared to people who only drank alcohol, those who used alcohol and marijuana simultaneously were more likely to drink heavier and more often.
Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President for Human Resources Lorraine Goffe has announced that Robert Hartman will join Penn State Human Resources as senior director of labor and employee relations. He will begin his new role on Sept. 4.
Rebranded and updated, Lynda.com is now available to the Penn State community as LinkedIn Learning, featuring a new, easy-to-use interface, expanded course library and other interactive features that utilize the LinkedIn network. These insights, drawn from LinkedIn’s 575 million users, will help predict learning trends and deliver a more personalized learning experience to help all users meet their learning and professional development goals.
Penn State Extension has established a new vector-borne disease team that focuses on diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitos. To ensure that its efforts address community needs, the team is launching a survey, the results of which will allow extension educators to deliver responsive programming to educate the public on vector-borne diseases, how to prevent them, and how people can protect themselves.
