Communications professor's early life drives anti-bullying, violence research
1/23/18
Beaver Communications Professor John Chapin is an expert on violence prevention and has published more than 50 articles and book chapters on the topic.
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Nine former Beaver athletes to be inducted into Hall of Honor
1/19/18
On Jan. 27, nine of Penn State Beaver’s most accomplished athletes will be inducted into the campus’ newly established Hall of Honor. The induction coincides with Beaver’s Spirit Weekend when nearly 70 recruits and their families will visit campus for three days’ worth of tours, games and activities.
Community invited to attend breakfast leadership series at Beaver
1/16/18
Jack Carroll, the founder of Battle Ready Leadership, believes lessons on leadership can be learned from examining Battle of Gettysburg. Carroll is a longtime CEO who has worked with an array of businesses, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Penn State Beaver Continuing Education will offer a spring breakfast leadership series featuring Carroll’s expertise and techniques.
Penn State campuses partner on MLK Day service projects
1/16/18
Students from six Penn State campuses, including Penn State Behrend, participated in public service projects in Erie on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. They repaired bicycles, ran bingo games and sorted clothes at a community shelter.
On the EDGE: Beaver launches virtual international exchange program
1/12/18
The EDGE program connects Penn State Beaver classes with classes around the world through the use of technology. Known as “virtual international exchange,” EDGE affords its participants the opportunity for global thinking and collaboration, particularly among place-bound and less-resourced students.
Certified Recovery Specialist program available to recovering addicts
1/11/18
This spring, Penn State Beaver Continuing Education will offer a Certified Recovery Specialist Training program as part of its curriculum. Research has shown that peer recovery support services not only help addicts remain engaged in the recovery process, but also reduce the likelihood of relapse.
Penn State community event invites participants to explore 'All That WE ARE'
1/10/18
Stand for State will host an event, “All That WE ARE,” at Penn State campuses between Jan. 15 and 30. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate.
Penn State announces Global Programs Travel Grants 2017 competition results
12/20/17
Global Programs' fall 2017 travel grants have been awarded in three grant categories: Faculty Travel Grants, Transformational Travel Grants, and Graduate Student Travel Grants. Based on the review committees’ evaluations and recommendations, 30 applicants were selected for funding support. The awardees will travel to 19 countries on four continents.
Beaver mourns longtime employee who was killed Wednesday
12/18/17
Stories about Lesli Kelly's warmth and friendly demeanor are being shared across the Beaver campus and online in the wake of her tragic death.
Penn State Beaver joins local universities in creating historic partnership
12/12/17
Penn State Beaver, the Community College of Beaver County, Geneva College and Robert Morris University unveiled the Bridges and Pathways College Partnership, a consortium dedicated to improving the lives of Beaver Valley residents through access to education, cultural events and economic opportunities.
Penn State invests $2 million to support strategic priorities
12/4/17
Through an innovative new funding process, Penn State is investing $2 million in its top strategic priorities, while simultaneously advancing the vital and transformative work of its faculty, staff and students across the University.
Local nonprofit funds scholarship at Penn State Beaver
11/9/17
Penn State Beaver has received a $50,000 award from Lincoln Learning Solutions that creates a scholarship endowment to support need-based financial aid for academically-qualified students. Recipients of the scholarships made possible by this gift must be majoring in a degree program that focuses on science, technology, engineering or math.
Penn State Laureate to bring multimedia video installation to Beaver
11/1/17
Penn State Laureate Andrew Belser will bring “FaceAge,” his award-winning multimedia video installation, to Penn State Beaver Nov. 7 to 10. The public is welcome to attend.
Beaver senior scores internship with Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
10/25/17
Beaver corporate communications major Ty Cole scored a dream internship with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, where he runs social media accounts, composes an e-newsletter and fulfills donation requests.
Beaver hires new women's basketball head coach
10/20/17
Sean Strickland, a 1993 graduate of Penn State and former Penn State Beaver athlete, will begin his first season at the helm of the Beaver women's basketball program.