Kathryn Jablokow, professor of engineering design and mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering, was recently appointed associate chief academic officer at Penn State Great Valley.

To support a growing workforce, Penn State will expand its academic reach to South Philadelphia at its facilities at The Navy Yard. James Nemes, chancellor and chief academic officer of Penn State Great Valley, will oversee the expansion of academic programming.

Dana Lauro enrolled in Penn State Great Valley's MBA program to increase her business skills and drove 80 miles round trip to attend classes. After receiving a recent promotion at work, she feels confident and prepared for her new job responsibilities.

Penn State Great Valley and Ardent Credit Union will offer a stress management workshop at The Navy Yard on Thursday, Sept. 21. Participants will learn four steps to quit feeling overworked, over scheduled and overwhelmed.

Penn State Great Valley will launch two noncredit professional development courses in January: Content Marketing and Measuring Marketing Success. Designed for beginners and experienced professionals, the courses will help students create and evaluate a tactical and relevant marketing campaign.

Leadership development instructor Marc Hanlan draws on past experiences — including flying planes upside down and designing the international space station — to encourage discussion and ignite change in his classroom. He encourages his adult students to do the same.