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University Park Airport adds direct flights to Florida via Allegiant Air

6/18/19

Starting this fall, University Park Airport will offer nonstop commercial service to and from two locations in Florida. Allegiant Air will operate flights to Orlando Sanford International Airport and the Tampa/St. Petersburg area via St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. Flights will be offered twice a week for both locations.

Student-athletes McHugh and Nolf awarded Big Ten Medal of Honor

Student-athletes McHugh and Nolf awarded Big Ten Medal of Honor

6/18/19

Senior student-athletes Ally McHugh, the first swimmer in Penn State women's swimming and diving history to win an NCAA individual championship, and Jason Nolf, who earned a third consecutive individual NCAA wrestling championship in March, have been selected as Penn State's recipients for the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor for 2018-19.

Age-friendly care

Nursing researchers to enhance age-friendly care for older adults in rural PA

6/18/19

The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded the College of Nursing and its collaborators $3.75 million to support medically underserved regions throughout rural Pennsylvania. This funding will support the development of educational programming and training for rural-based healthcare providers and caregivers, enabling them to deliver more age-friendly care.

"Us Two Together" book cover

Penn State University Press announces new books for fall/winter 2019

6/18/19

Penn State University Press has unveiled its fall/winter 2019 catalog featuring new general interest and scholarly books in the fields of art history, literature, religion, rhetoric, graphic medicine, Jewish studies, occult studies, medieval and early modern studies, and more.

Seven scholars selected for 2019 summer research travel awards

6/18/19

The Eberly Family Special Collections Library recently announced the winners of the 2019 research travel awards program, which offers awards to researchers whose work would benefit from accessing the collections at the Penn State University Libraries. All seven winners will visit the Special Collections Library at University Park and give an informal one-hour lunchtime presentation about their research projects.

Satellite imagery of Earth

Linking health and population patterns via satellite

6/18/19

For many remote communities around the world, diseases like measles are still a very real concern. But as Penn State Assistant Professor of Biology Nita Bharti has found, the answer to providing accessible health care in these areas might lie in satellite imagery.

Young Alumni Ambassador Program

Alumni Association announces 2019-20 Young Alumni Ambassadors

6/18/19

Nine recent Penn State graduates have been selected as 2019-20 Young Alumni Ambassadors. These outstanding young alumni will share a yearlong experience aimed at developing their skills to become Penn State’s future volunteer leaders.

Arts Festival Alumni Weekend

Preregistration for Arts Festival Alumni Weekend ends July 2

6/18/19

Preregistration for Arts Festival Alumni Weekend ends Tuesday, July 2. Sign up today for one of the biggest summer events and receive free parking and other exclusive perks, such as free admission to an ice cream social. The 2019 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is set for July 10-14.

Alumni Council

10 elected to serve on Alumni Council

6/18/19

Ten alumni leaders have been voted onto Alumni Council — the Alumni Association’s governing board — and will begin their terms July 1.

2019 USAC awards

University Staff Advisory Council honors outstanding staff

6/17/19

Penn State University President Eric Barron recently welcomed members of the University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) and the recipients of the 2019 USAC Awards to his home at the Schreyer House for a celebration of the recipients’ outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the University.

Dennis Davin, Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development

Heard on Campus: PA Secretary of Economic Development praises Penn State

6/17/19

“I want to commend President Barron for his leadership on this issue. He’s been a strong advocate for increased collaboration between business, education and government sectors, particularly to advance student entrepreneurship,” Pennsylvania Secretary of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin said.

Varun Mandalaparthy

'Pop' goes the rocket: Arts Fest workshop to ignite kids' curiosity in STEM

6/17/19

Festival-goers are invited to make pop rockets July 13 at Penn State’s Art of Discovery booth at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. The workshop is one in a series of free, hands-on activities and demonstrations — from July 11 to 13 — that explore where science and art meet.

mindfulness

Bringing mindfulness to the masses

6/17/19

Penn State researchers will share mindfulness tips and techniques with community members July 12 at the Art of Discovery booth, part of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.

The Penn State team won first place in all categories at the 2019 Architectural Engineering Institute Student Design Competition.

Architectural engineering students secure historic win

6/17/19

The Architectural Engineering Institute Student Design Competition, held this year at Penn State on April 5, highlights the collaboration of multidisciplinary architectural engineering student teams, showcases the knowledge and application of design and construction principles to a real-world project scenario, and prepares students for a successful career in their chosen industry.

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