James Franklin to headline this year's Penn State Night annual dinner
5/14/18
The Greater Scranton Penn State Chapter's 2018 “Penn State Night” dinner on Wednesday, May 23, will feature Nittany Lions Head Football Coach James Franklin.
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Penn State Master Gardener programs promote pollinator populations
5/14/18
Penn State Extension Master Gardeners across the state are helping to restore bee populations through their Pollinator Preferences and Pollinator-Friendly Gardener Certification programs.
University Park Airport to conduct full-scale emergency exercise May 23
5/14/18
Emergency personnel from Penn State and municipalities throughout the Centre County area will participate in a triennial full-scale emergency response exercise at the University Park Airport at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23. The airport will be open and operating under a normal schedule during the exercise.
Yahn Planetarium at Penn State Behrend offers ‘out-of-this-world’ fun
5/14/18
The Yahn Planetarium, which operated as the Erie Planetarium since 1959, relocated to Penn State Behrend in 2014 and has become a staple of the college’s School of Science. More than 11,000 visitors enjoyed a show at the planetarium in 2017.
New manager at Café Laura looks to build program
5/11/18
Café Laura, the educational “living lab” that operates in a partnership between Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management and the Department of Housing and Food Services, is under new management. Kevin Johnston is the café's new general manager, replacing Scott King, who retired in March after 21 years serving in that position.
Program provides opportunities for young women to explore STEAM careers
5/9/18
Christine McKinley, mechanical engineer, musician, television celebrity and author, is the featured speaker at "Pathways to Your Future Exploring STEAM Careers," set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 at Penn State York. Pathways to Your Future offers seventh-grade girls the opportunity to explore a variety of job-related fields in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
UHS releases 2018-19 Penn State Student Health Insurance rates
5/9/18
University Health Services has released undergraduate and graduate student insurance rates for the 2018-19 coverage period for the Penn State Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).
Bob Libby recognized as Smeal Accounting Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
5/9/18
Penn State alumnus Bob Libby was honored in late April at the annual banquet for Beta Alpha Psi — an international honors organization for accounting students and professionals — as the Penn State Smeal College of Business Accounting Department Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.
Campus Cars: A dream realized for Penn State Berks student
5/9/18
Penn State Berks junior Jovan Tate has launched a pilot program for his fledgling company, Campus Cars Inc., created to bring car sharing to fellow students at Penn State Berks who do not have access to their own vehicles. He gained valuable assistance and advice through the Langan LaunchBox, an incubation hub funded by the Invent Penn State initiative.
Mechanical engineering chapter sends care packages overseas to service members
5/9/18
The Penn State chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers not only works tirelessly to promote the study and application of engineering sciences, but also strives to give back to their community. This semester, the student organization spearheaded a donation drive to support the United States military.
First-of-its-kind app centralizes campus arts' event calendars
5/9/18
A new mobile application now allows the University community to explore upcoming art and musical performances from student organizations and arts-related units on the University Park campus. The app was developed through a collaboration between the Penn State Performing Arts Council and a recent graduate from the College of Information Sciences and Technology.
Penn State Behrend's 'Trash to Treasure' sale to benefit United Way
5/8/18
The end-of-semester Trash to Treasure indoor yard sale at Penn State Behrend will again benefit bargain-hunters, the environment and United Way of Erie County. The sale will be held in Erie Hall on Saturday, May 12.
TSA preparing for busy summer travel season at University Park Airport
5/8/18
With more than 2.5 million passengers per day expected to pass through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints through Labor Day, this summer’s travel season is shaping up to shatter last year’s record-breaking numbers. Travelers are being urged to come prepared to go through the screening process and to listen to the guidance provided by TSA officers once passengers enter the checkpoint.
Penn State Lehigh Valley celebrates 115 graduates at spring commencement
5/8/18
Penn State Lehigh Valley held its annual commencement ceremony on May 5 at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The campus awarded associate and bachelor’s degrees to 115 students. The featured speaker for the event was Kassie Hilgert, CEO and president of ArtsQuest and a 1997 Penn State alumna.
Commencement Highlights 2018
5/8/18
Penn State Lehigh Valley celebrated 115 graduates during spring commencement held May 5 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.