One of the world's most important plant families has a history extending much farther south than any live or fossil specimen previously recorded, as shown by chinquapin fruit and leaf fossils unearthed in Patagonia, Argentina, according to researchers.
Daniel Zahn has been a busy guy during his past three years at Penn State. With three majors — in English, philosophy, and communications arts and sciences — as well as minors in linguistics and French, he has still managed to become heavily involved in other activities. In an interview with Taylor Graham, a Student Engagement Network intern, Zahn talked about his recent study abroad experience in Benin in West Africa where he researched linguistics, and how the engagement opportunity affected him.
Researchers at Penn State have been awarded $250,000 from the Transportation Research Board to improve bus driver health and safety by transforming operator workstation design, assessment and ergonomics.
Abhronil Sengupta, assistant professor of electrical engineering, has received the 2019 Outstanding Young Author Award from the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Circuits and Systems Society (CASS).
Based upon early successes, “The Art and Science of Human Flourishing” will be offered as a three-credit course at seven Penn State campuses — Altoona, Brandywine, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, University Park and York — and is the focus of a research study evaluating possible outcomes in increased student health and well-being.
Penn State environmental engineer Bruce Logan is turning local water resources into innovative energy sources, so one day communities can power themselves sustainably.
World Campus student — the first to earn a digital journalism and media degree — finds personal support and thrives as he makes an investment in his future.
Penn State’s Wagner Building, home to ROTC programs at University Park, bears the name of Harry Edward Wagner — a 1941 Penn State graduate who served as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division and fought to liberate France from Nazi occupation during the D-Day operations that shaped history. On June 6, the United States celebrates the 75th-year anniversary of the D-Day landings, honoring those who risked and gave their lives during the invasion.
Lt. Harry Edward Wagner, whose name adorns the home of the ROTC detachments at the University Park campus, died nearly 75 years ago after jumping behind enemy lines as part of the 507th parachute infantry regiment, 82nd Airborne.
This spring, Penn State Scranton information sciences and technology students Dylan Webb, Jeff Panetti, Dorian Anderson and John Martin designed the Lackawanna Housing Coalition’s website as a project for the IST 440W capstone course taught by Alan Peslak, professor of IST.
The inspiration behind a person’s philanthropy can come from a variety of sources. For alumnus Dr. Roger Simon, it stems from two places: the Penn State Department of Entomology and his father, Sam Simon.
Penn State faculty Andrea McCloskey and Sam Tanner are quite serious about the often comedic artform of improv. They are two of the four founders of Happy Valley Improv, and behind the performative emotions the two are whittling away at how their artform can serve to transform teaching in the classroom.
This comprehensive session will provide adult learners with information on the many programs offered at Berks, as well as answer questions about admissions, academic advising, financial aid and career services.
Penn State Berks' Organizational Leadership degree is a 123-credit degree program developed specifically for adult learners (age 24 and older) who are interested in pursuing a well-rounded, liberal arts education with a focus on complex social cultural, and organizational issues.
Cheryl Nicholas, associate professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Berks, was recently appointed to the Penn State President’s Commissions for Equity. She will serve as co-chair for the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Equity for Penn State, along with Brian J. Patchcoski, director of the LGBTQA Student Resource Center.
