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Turf Science grad Collin Meyers lines field

Penn State turf paved graduate's path to Super Bowl

2/1/17

Collin Meyers, a 2010 graduate of the turfgrass science program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, will accompany the Atlanta Falcons as they take the field at the Super Bowl in Houston on Sunday. Meyers, a State College native, has been a grounds assistant for the Falcons for the past three seasons.

Turfgrass students in stadium

Students get Beaver Stadium's turfgrass ready for the big game

10/3/16

When the Nittany Lions take the field for this year's Homecoming game on Oct. 8, Beaver Stadium spectators and television viewers alike will watch the team play on a vibrant, green athletic field, carefully manicured and painted with precision for its game-day glory. What fans may not realize is that Penn State students are part of the pregame preparation needed to keep the grassy venue an impressive and resilient playing field.

Man doing stadium turf prep work

Student Stories: Turfgrass science major interns with Philadelphia Eagles

11/11/14

Many people dream of setting foot on the same field as the Philadelphia Eagles, but only for a few is the lure of greatness marked by painted numbers, lines, borders, hash marks and logos. Senior Eddie Harbaugh is a turfgrass science major with such ambitions -- one who realized his goals as a grounds crew intern at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Evan Fowler on tractor

From Williamsport to K.C.: World Series are nothing new for turfgrass student

10/21/14

When TV coverage of the World Series begins tonight (Oct. 21), the first thing most viewers will notice is the immense crown cut into the centerfield grass of the Kansas City Royals' Kauffman Stadium. What they won't see is that there was a little bit of Penn State skill used in crafting that image, thanks to a member of the Royals grounds crew.

William and Diane Randolph

New Trustee Matching Scholarship to benefit turfgrass majors

2/11/14

Students majoring in Turfgrass Science in the College of Agricultural Sciences will receive first consideration for a new Trustee Scholarship established by a pair of Penn State alumni. William F. and Diane Randolph, of Powell, Ohio, created an endowment to fund the M. Forest Randolph and William F. Randolph Trustee Scholarship, which will be awarded to a student in the college with demonstrated financial need.

John Kaminski (right), director of Penn State's Golf Course Turfgrass Management program, inspected a green with former student Sean Cline during Cline's internship at Medinah Country Club. The course, which hosted the 2012 Ryder Cup, is managed by Penn State alumnus Curtis Tyrrell.

Penn State turfgrass program hits trifecta of major U.S. golf events

5/31/13

"Trifecta" is a term usually associated with horse racing. But the Penn State turfgrass program hit a trifecta of sorts this year in the world of professional golf. Graduates of Penn State's turfgrass programs -- the largest turfgrass curriculum in the country -- will oversee the courses hosting all three major U.S. tournaments in 2013:

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Green Bay fields chief puts Penn State turf education to good use

1/13/12

With the defending National Football League champion Green Bay Packers having another great season and securing home-field advantage in the NFL's upcoming playoffs, millions of people will by looking at Allen Johnson's work when they watch the games. No doubt the fields manager of famous Lambeau Field will have the playing surface in top shape when the Packers host their first playoff game, and he will employ expertise he gained from Penn State in the process.

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Student Stories: Turf grad loved working on soccer field

7/15/10

It's not unusual for someone to love puppies, chocolate or summer. Nor is it strange for someone to love listening to the Beatles, receiving presents or going to the beach. However, it is a bit peculiar for someone to love what Erick Landis does. He fell head over heels for ... turf.

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Turfgrass students benefit from Toro's financial and product support

9/16/08

Penn State's turfgrass science program has received a $40,000 grant from The Toro Co. to support student activities, along with product donations that include an aerator and other Toro equipment valued at about $25,000. Toro's cash grant will help give student teams the opportunity to travel and compete in two major turfgrass events. The new aerator will be used for demonstration and instructional purposes.