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Community leaders receive Community Rural Health Leader of the Year Award

11/10/18

The Lycoming County Commissioners were presented with the 2018 Community Rural Health Leaders of the Year Award by the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health at a ceremony on Nov. 9 at the Lycoming County Courthouse in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Gov. Tom Wolf proclaims Nov. 12-16 Rural Health Week in Pennsylvania

11/10/18

In an effort to draw attention to the wide range of issues that impact rural health, Gov. Tom Wolf has declared Nov. 12-16 as Rural Health in Pennsylvania week at the request of the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health and the Pennsylvania Rural Health Association.

Woskob Family Gallery features students' work at Affordable Art Auction Nov. 15

11/9/18

Visitors can become art collectors for as little as $10 when the Woskob Family Gallery, located in downtown State College, hosts an Affordable Art Auction on Nov. 15, featuring artwork from the students of the Penn State Painting Club.

'You’re not the only one': Veterans serving veterans at Penn State

11/9/18

“If nothing else, this program shows these vets that they’re not alone, they’re not the only one. And you’re not. You’re not the only one. We’ve gone through this too, and we’ve got your back.”

Nittany Lions' helmets to sport THON logo for Wisconsin contest on Nov. 10

11/9/18

Penn State Football is teaming up with THON for the annual THON Football game this Saturday, Nov. 10, when the Nittany Lions' contest against the Wisconsin Badgers will be changing tradition by adding the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) logo to the team’s helmets in support of the fight to conquer childhood cancer.

Four teenage girls hold oversized letters that spell out "FTK." Blue and white balloons and a window are in the background.

New Mini-THON partnership aims to expand student leadership opportunities

11/9/18

Four Diamonds Mini-THON and the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils have announced a strategic partnership to expand leadership opportunities and benefits for their students and schools by uniting in their shared goals of empowering students, developing leaders and inspiring acts of service.

Architect for taxiway rehabilitation at University Park Airport approved

11/9/18

The Penn State Board of Trustees approved today (Nov. 9) the appointment of Mead and Hunt of Middleton, Wisconsin, as the architect/engineer for the Taxiway A rehabilitation at University Park Airport.

Barron outlines Commonwealth Campuses' importance in modern land-grant mission

11/9/18

Along with educational innovation, research and service, Penn State ’s 19 undergraduate Commonwealth Campuses play a vital role in making Penn State a modern land-grant university, according to University President Eric J. Barron.

Markey and another member of the military

Student veteran Janice Markey details the impact of military service on her life

11/9/18

Penn State Harrisburg recognizes Janice Markey, a veteran and 2010 Penn State Harrisburg graduate of the MBA program. Markey shared her story about how the military has influenced her life.

Penn State Altoona athletics round-up Nov. 3-8

11/9/18

Penn State Altoona offers scores and results from varsity athletics Nov. 3-8.

Gates Foundation grant to support research on satellite crop surveillance

11/9/18

A research team in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has received a Grand Challenges Explorations grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Led by David Hughes, associate professor of entomology and biology, the group will study the potential role of satellites in diagnosing crop pest and disease problems on African smallholder farms.

Dinner honors Tom and Sara Songer, raises $243,000 for Renaissance Scholarships

11/9/18

Penn State's 42nd annual Renaissance Fund dinner on Nov. 8 at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel honored Tom Songer, a civil engineer and entrepreneur, and Sara Songer, a retired nurse and educator, both graduates of the University and longtime leaders in the State College community.

Construction on Potters Mills Gap project will continue through mid-November

11/9/18

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting area drivers to potential delays next week on its Route 322/Potters Mills Gap project. Through Nov. 16, drivers should be aware of several factors that will affect their commuting and travel plans.

Re-Imagining Energy: Storing Energy

11/9/18

Penn State researchers are at the forefront of a revolution in materials that's enabling batteries that charge faster, last longer, and are safer than conventional batteries. Part two of a five-part series.

Re-Imagining Energy: Generating Energy

11/9/18

Penn State researchers are developing a range of innovative technologies to harvest the sustainable energy of natural processes to power our future. Part one of a five-part series.

Featured Events

Employee Retention: Mentoring for Millennials

Monday, November 19, 2018 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

LionLaunch Innovation Hub

"Let's Do Lunch With the Experts" continues its fall programming with Ceil Michalik, president of Michalik Consulting, LLC in Schuylkill Haven, who will discuss how mentoring can help employee rete

All-in-one Workshop

Monday, November 26, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. to Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

Eberly Building

Jump-start the application process with our All-in-one Workshop!

During the week of Nov. 26, our admissions counselors will be available to help you cross off a few to-do items, such as:

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Media Highlights

The Herald: November 14, 2018
They love a parade: Hermitage ready to launch seaso
City of Hermitage will launch its Christmas season with its annual parade on November 17. Shenango students will be collecting gloves, hats, and socks for the needy.
The Herald: November 11, 2018
Despite PSU's improvement, Shenango drops opener
The Penn State Shenango men's basketball team lost its home opener in a close game against Point Park University on Saturday, November 10, at the Buhl Recreation Center.

Other Voices

Collective Impact Scholarship receives a Trophy
Easton Express-Times opinion staff gave the Collective Impact Scholarship Fund a "Trophy" to help students overcome financial hurdles.
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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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Community leaders receive Community Rural Health Leader of the Year Award

Gov. Tom Wolf proclaims Nov. 12-16 Rural Health Week in Pennsylvania

Woskob Family Gallery features students' work at Affordable Art Auction Nov. 15

'You’re not the only one': Veterans serving veterans at Penn State

Nittany Lions' helmets to sport THON logo for Wisconsin contest on Nov. 10

New Mini-THON partnership aims to expand student leadership opportunities

Architect for taxiway rehabilitation at University Park Airport approved

Barron outlines Commonwealth Campuses' importance in modern land-grant mission

Student veteran Janice Markey details the impact of military service on her life

Penn State Altoona athletics round-up Nov. 3-8

Gates Foundation grant to support research on satellite crop surveillance

Dinner honors Tom and Sara Songer, raises $243,000 for Renaissance Scholarships

Construction on Potters Mills Gap project will continue through mid-November

Re-Imagining Energy: Storing Energy

Re-Imagining Energy: Generating Energy

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