World War II

Four men in a WWII reenactment group in soldiers' apparel

Living history with Penn State Altoona instructor and author Jared Frederick

“World War II and the Middle East,” will take place Sept. 9 and 10 at various on campus locations at Penn State University Park. All of the events are free and open to the public.

Penn State symposium examines impact of World War II on Middle East

WWII flight crew stands in front of their plane in England

WWII letters penned from battlefield show soldiers' ties to Penn State Altoona

Vintage photos of Ivyside pool in Altoona circa World War II.

A Glimpse of the Past: Penn State Altoona and World War II

H. Edward Wagner plaque

'The Whine of Artillery': Remembering a Penn Stater who fought on D-Day

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Colloquium to reflect on 100th anniversary of World War I Armistice

Bell of the Battleship Pennsylvania

Battleship, bell on campus still serve as reminders of Pearl Harbor

Harlan “Rip” Hoffa

College of Arts and Architecture mourns passing of art educator Harlan Hoffa

Aikey Letter

World War II letters highlight value of education for 'Greatest Generation'

Penn State Altoona Heritage Committee

Penn State Altoona Heritage Committee to receive award for history preservation

WW II air force personnel in front of a plane

World War II Eighth Air Force veterans to share stories of combat service

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Communications and history faculty publications are announced

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Retired physician, veteran, 88, receives undergraduate science degree

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WPSU seeking World War II stories at Altoona event