Penn State in top 10 in latest Learfield Directors' Cup standings
6/19/18
With the 2017-18 intercollegiate athletics calendar nearing completion, Penn State remains among the nation’s top 10 in the latest Learfield Directors’ Cup standings.
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Penn State researchers hope website humanizes, helps others affected by opioids
6/19/18
“Share Your Opioid Story” is an initiative designed to raise public awareness of the impact of the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and empower Pennsylvanians affected by the epidemic to talk openly about the effects of opioid addiction. Stories of individuals, family members and friends affected by the epidemic can be found — and shared — online at shareyouropioidstory.com.
All-Sports Museum announces Beaver Stadium tours for Arts Fest, Parents weekends
6/19/18
The Penn State All-Sports Museum will offer Beaver Stadium tours during next month’s Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, as well as during Parents and Families Weekend in October.
University Park awarded global recognition by arboretum accreditation program
6/19/18
Penn State’s University Park campus has been awarded a Level II Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens.
Students participate in inaugural Flight 93 Memorial Alternative Break
6/19/18
This spring, Penn State DuBois was the first university to participate in the inaugural Alternative Break Service Program at Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Although this is the first time the memorial has hosted an alternative break program, students in the Penn State DuBois Wildlife Technology program have participated in work at the site for five years, reclaiming areas that are former strip mines.
Penn State and State College chosen to host international town-gown conference
6/18/18
Penn State and State College Borough have been selected to co-host the 2019 International Town & Gown Association’s City and University Relations Conference from May 19-22, 2019. The annual conference brings higher education and government officials together for collaborative discussion on strengthening town-gown partnerships and communities.
Everyone at University Park asked to conserve energy during high temperatures
6/18/18
With this afternoon’s (June 18) expected near-record temperatures and relative humidity, the campus chilled water air-conditioning system is expected to be at capacity. This increases the possibility of a cooling curtailment action.
Student innovation and creativity on display at Capstone Design Conference
6/18/18
More than 60 projects in the program areas of civil engineering and structural design/construction engineering technology; electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology; computer science; and mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology were on display during the Penn State Harrisburg School of Science, Engineering and Technology annual Capstone Design Conference held in May.
Penn State Centre Stage 2018-19 season tickets on sale July 2
6/18/18
Penn State Centre Stage will produce eight shows during the 2018–19 season. Tickets go on sale July 2.
Reminder: University Park electricity load reduction test to be held Thursday
6/18/18
As a reminder, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, Penn State will conduct its annual test of University Park’s capability to reduce its electricity load when called upon during national or regional power emergencies.
Childhood sibling dynamics may predict differences in college education
6/18/18
The effects of sibling relationships may go beyond childhood bickering and bonding, according to Penn State researchers who found that these relationships may predict similarities and differences in siblings’ education later in life.
Wrestling fans invited to an afternoon with Cael Sanderson in the Lehigh Valley
6/18/18
Cael Sanderson, Penn State's head wrestling coach, will be the special guest of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association on July 28 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Breinigsville. The event will include a tailgate-style buffet and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Penn State Lehigh Valley scholarship fund.
Golfers support student scholarships through Penn State Lehigh Valley tournament
6/18/18
Penn State Lehigh Valley hosted its largest golf outing to date at its sixth annual golf tournament on June 4 at Northampton Country Club in Easton. In all, 110 golfers participated in support of student scholarships at the campus. The event raised enough money to endow the newly established Penn State Lehigh Valley Golf Tournament Open Doors Scholarship.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Penn State alumni societies, chapters honor veterans
6/18/18
The 2018 Penn State Day at Knoebels Amusement Park featured the Nittany Lion, fun and a generous community spirit. This year the day took on a giving component, as participants were encouraged to help the northeastern Pennsylvania Penn State alumni societies and chapters honor the region’s veterans.
Renewable natural gas project will be the topic of June 28 webinar
6/15/18
Biomethanation, a unique and sustainable approach to renewable natural gas, will be the topic of a one-hour, web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension, beginning at 1 p.m. on June 28.