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Integrative Studies Seed Grants awarded to faculty across University

4/13/18

The Office for General Education has announced this year’s seed grants to support the development of Integrative Studies courses. The awarded proposals are representative of a wide range of academic disciplines, and include proposals from faculty at Penn State campuses across the Commonwealth.

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International politics major reflects on Chapel Internship

4/12/18

Due to support from the Chapel Executive Internship Program, Jennifer Heckman, a senior majoring in international politics, was able to pursue an internship with the Boeing Company in the information technology field. Her experience and background prepared her to accept a full-time offer with the Department of Defense after graduation.

Retherford, Washington honored with 2018 McCoy Award

4/12/18

Zain Retherford, a wrestler who is majoring in finance in the Smeal College of Business, and Haleigh Washington, a volleyball player majoring in philosophy in the College of the Liberal Arts, have been selected as the 2018 recipients of the Ernest B. McCoy Memorial Award.

'Entrepreneurship as Advocacy' concentration added to ENTI minor

4/12/18

The “Entrepreneurship as Advocacy” concentration is the newest addition to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) minor. The new concentration is a nine-credit cluster that allows students to utilize entrepreneurship in applicable ways to their area of study.

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2018 Penn State student award recipients announced

4/11/18

Each year, Penn State honors several students for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2018 student award recipients exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn State students, reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service.

Chan, Lacy, McCloskey, Shockley, Zhou named 2018 Oswald Award winners

4/11/18

Five Penn State students in their respective areas of leadership have been honored with the 2018 John W. Oswald Award. Awards were given in the following fields: Jaime Chan, creative and performing arts; Adriana Lacy, journalism, speech and the mass media; Megan McCloskey, athletics; Alexander Shockley, social services, religious activities and student government; and Chen Zhou, scholarship.

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Benjamin Rowles named student marshal for the College of the Liberal Arts

4/5/18

At Penn State's May 5 spring commencement ceremony, 22 graduating seniors will represent the College of the Liberal Arts as student marshals, and approximately 1,400 undergraduates will receive their degrees. Benjamin Rowles has been selected as the college student marshal and commencement speaker and will be escorted by faculty marshal Carla J. Mulford, professor of English.

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