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Outstanding Thesis

Black selected as 2018 Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Award winner

5/16/18

Penn State University Libraries presented the 2018 Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis award and two finalists to Schreyer Scholars Benjamin Black, Sumit Pareek and Nicholas Capri, who received their awards in a May 3 ceremony. The annual competition included a review of the submitted theses by a faculty jury and a public oral presentation by the three finalists.

We Are Weekend

You're invited: 5 reasons to attend We Are Weekend

5/15/18

Penn Staters are encouraged to return to University Park for a summer celebration. We Are Weekend is your opportunity to create lasting memories with family, friends and classmates during a Penn State comeback weekend June 1–3.

Miranda Holmes and two friends hiking in Germany

Fellowship Features: Alumna incorporates experience onto canvas

5/11/18

Miranda Holmes, of State College, is a Fulbright Student studying painting at the University of the Arts in Berlin, Germany. Holmes graduated from Penn State in 2017 with a degree in fine arts from the College of Arts and Architecture and a minor in French and Francophone studies from the College of the Liberal Arts. She is also a Schreyer Scholar.

STARTALK language and culture program helped shape alumnus's career

5/10/18

The STARTALK Arabic Academy, which will be held June 18 to July 13 at Penn State’s University Park campus, is an intensive summer study designed for highly motivated undergraduate and high school students who wish to gain introductory knowledge of the Arabic language and its people and cultures. The summer experience was especially impactful for Penn State alumnus Brian Adair, as it helped to shape his future career path.

Jennifer Van Hook

Sociology professor talks U.S. census on McCourtney Institute podcast

5/8/18

Jennifer Van Hook, Roy C. Buck Professor of Sociology and Demography in the College of the Liberal Arts, recently discussed the implications of the citizenship question and the work that goes into designing and implementing new census questions on the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s Democracy Works podcast.

"Finding Your Roots"

New genetics, genealogy curriculum included in STEM education showcase

5/7/18

A new middle school genetics and genealogy curriculum developed in part by Penn State will be featured during an online showcase that highlights innovation and STEM education. The 2018 STEM for All Video Showcase, funded by the National Science Foundation, will be held from May 14 to 21.

Liberal Arts 2018 student marshals head shots

College of the Liberal Arts selects spring 2018 student marshals

5/4/18

At Penn State's May 5 spring commencement ceremony, 22 students will represent the College of the Liberal Arts as student marshals. Approximately 1,500 undergraduates will receive their degrees at the event, which will be live streamed beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Gallahan

Penn State helped prepare Air Force veteran for life's next chapter

5/4/18

After more than 15 years in the Air Force, Master Sgt. Nathan Gallahan decided to earn his bachelor’s degree as he prepared for life after the military. He turned to Penn State World Campus and will graduate May 5 with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership.

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