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Red brick building in New Kensington

Retrofitting roofs in Pennsylvania's 'Rust Belt'

6/5/18

Esther Obonyo, associate professor of engineering design and architectural engineering, was awarded a $25,000 grant from Penn State’s Institutes of Energy and the Environment to design and test a new roofing composite. The project is part of a cross-institutional, multidisciplinary initiative led by Penn State New Kensington’s Corner Launchbox focused on refreshing the community’s image and economy.

Blue and White Luncheon Recap

6/1/18

Penn State Lehigh Valley officially launched 'A Greater Penn State' campaign locally. PPL CEO Bill Spence hosted the Blue & White luncheon and announced a personal gift to the campaign on May 23.

Melnick.McElroy

Researchers to study conditions at senior centers across the Commonwealth

6/1/18

Janet Melnick, associate teaching professor in Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State Scranton, and Heather Shanks-McElroy of Keystone College are collaborating on a research project focusing on conditions at senior community centers throughout Pennsylvania to determine how they are meeting the needs of older Pennsylvanians.

Amari Eaddy, right, and David Burdak participate in an Interactive Watershed Game at the Children's Water Festival, held May 17 at Penn State Behrend.

Penn State Behrend's Children’s Water Festival creates young conservationists

5/29/18

More than 1,000 Erie County fifth-grade students attended the Children's Water Festival, held May 17 at Penn State Behrend. The day-long event is designed to educate students about the importance of water, including ground water, surface water, watersheds, water quality and water conservation, through dynamic, hands-on activities.

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