Associate Professor of Mathematics and Geoscience Neyda Abreu was sought out by a national publication recently for her expertise on the solar system. An article published by Newsweek on May 9, penned by New York City-based science journalist Meghan Bartels, features quotes and other information provided by Abreu, who is an outside expert not connected with the research.

The annual Math Options program at Penn State DuBois once again welcomed young girls from around the region for a firsthand look at some math- and science-intensive career fields on May 8. A total of 149 seventh grade girls from 10 school districts participated in the program. They were introduced to careers and everyday activities that require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

With a 10-2 win over Penn State Brandywine, Penn State DuBois claimed the 2018 Penn State University Athletic Conference baseball championship on May 7 at Showers Field. The win clinched a spot in the 2018 United State Athletic Association Small College World Series, in which DuBois is the No. 6 seed.

Robert G. Johnson has created the Robert G. Johnson Open Doors Scholarship at Penn State DuBois by making a $30,000 gift to support campus students. The Open Doors Scholarship Program offers an unprecedented 2:1 matching opportunity, greatly increasing the impact donors have upon the lives of students who are in need of aid in covering their college expenses.

Barbara Reinard, assistant teaching professor in the Penn State DuBois Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program, has been named the DuBois Educational Foundation (DEF) Educator of the Year. She was presented with the award by DEF president Craig Ball during commencement ceremonies at Penn State DuBois on Friday evening.

Nearly 80 members of the Penn State DuBois class of 2018 made the transition from students to alumni May 4 at the campus' spring commencement ceremony. Chancellor M. Scott McBride presided over the ceremony, with Professor of Chemistry Arshad Khan serving as faculty marshal. Special guest speaker Christine Beretsel provided the commencement address. Music for the ceremony was provided by the Penn State School of Music Graduate Brass Quintet.

Penn State DuBois is offering fun and educational classes in June for students going into grades 6–12. There are four new academy programs offered during the weeks of June 18 and June 25. These programs include topics in crime investigation, law, art, creative writing, music, theatre, wildlife technology, ranger studies, wilderness medicine, science, technology, engineering and meteorology.