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Valedictorian celebrates Abington's community, collaboration
5/6/19
Penn State Abington valedictorian Rachel Katz, Chancellor Damian Fernandez, and keynote speaker Linda Richardson of Richardson addressed more than 300 graduates and their families on Saturday.
Human resources leader encourages Brandywine graduates to embrace differences
5/4/19
Speaking at Penn State Brandywine’s spring commencement ceremony on May 4, an accomplished human resources leader shared her journey from “farm girl” to corporate executive and the lessons she learned along the way.
Former NASA administrator delivers College of Engineering commencement address
5/3/19
More than 1,400 students received their baccalaureate degrees at the College of Engineering’s spring commencement exercises on May 3 at the Bryce Jordan Center. This year’s commencement address was given by Charles F. Bolden Jr., former NASA administrator and current president and chief executive officer of The Bolden Consulting Group LLC.
Graduates celebrated at Penn State DuBois commencement
5/3/19
Members of the Penn State DuBois class of 2019 officially joined the Penn State alumni community on Friday evening, May 3, as commencement ceremonies were celebrated in the campus gymnasium. Chancellor M. Scott McBride presided over the ceremonies, with Professor Arshad Khan serving as faculty marshal. Special guest speaker Joyce Fairman provided the commencement address.
Penn State student named 'McAlister's Menu Master'
5/3/19
The end of the semester, and completing finals, usually brings a sense of accomplishment, but for one Penn State student, wrapping up the spring semester came with another reward: a trophy designating him a "McAlister’s Menu Master."
Penn State Smeal to graduate more than 1,400 this weekend
5/3/19
The Penn State Smeal College of Business will bid farewell to 1,442 graduate and undergraduate students this weekend at spring commencement ceremonies.
Board of Trustees approves architect for new and expanded University Art Museum
5/3/19
To showcase Penn State’s growing collection of art and provide space for a range of cultural activities and events, University leaders have proposed the construction of a new freestanding art museum on the University Park campus that would be located in The Arboretum at Penn State. The Penn State Board of Trustees approved the selection of Allied Works as the architect to design the new University Art Museum at its meeting on Friday, May 3.
Penn State police officer retires after 31 years of service
5/3/19
After a 34-year career in law enforcement with 31 years of service at Penn State University Police, Officer Jeffery Jones has retired.
Finance, Business and Capital Planning committee approves projects
5/2/19
The Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning approved a number of recommendations during its meeting today (May 2) at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, including an expansion of the West Campus Steam Plant, roof replacements and fall protection installations at University Park campus and the purchase of a property in Ferguson Township in State College.
Trustees committee OKs Penn State Hazleton Lofstrom Library renovation proposal
5/2/19
The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning today (May 2) approved a proposal for renewing Penn State Hazleton’s Lofstrom Library. The project, which goes to the full board for consideration on May 3, will include infrastructure and programming upgrades to modernize the facility and incorporate state-of-the-art resources for students.
Committee approves architect for Erie Hall project at Penn State Behrend
5/2/19
The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning approved a recommendation to name Sasaki Associates of Watertown, Massachusetts, as the architect for the Erie Hall project at Penn State Behrend during its meeting today (May 2). The recommendation goes to the full board for consideration on May 3.
Trustees committee endorses design team for football facilities renovations
5/2/19
A recommendation to appoint HOK of Philadelphia to design the next phases of renovations to the Mildred and Louis Lasch Football Building, as well as upgrades to the football outdoor practice fields and Holuba Hall, was approved today (May 2) by the Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning. The recommendation will be presented to the full board Friday, May 3, for a vote.
Penn State alumni return May 20 for 'One Night on Broadway'
5/2/19
Penn State Centre Stage will launch its return to professional summer theatre with "One Night on Broadway," a special benefit event, on May 20 at the Penn State Downtown Theatre.
Penn State Smeal names spring 2019 Senior Award recipients
5/2/19
The Penn State Smeal College of Business recognizes graduating seniors each spring with four named awards. Seniors who are graduating in the spring, summer, or fall of the same year are eligible. Recipients will be recognized at commencement and receive a Nittany Lion statuette, as well as a monetary award.