In response to the growing coronavirus pandemic, orders from the state government and recommendations from global public health organizations, Penn State will hold its spring 2020 commencement ceremony via livestream on May 9. The virtual ceremony will recognize all Penn State undergraduate students and all graduate students in the Penn State Graduate School.
Debra Roach, director of workforce development and continuing education at Penn State Beaver, has been honored with the 2020 Shirley Hendrick Award, presented by the Penn State Commission for Adult Learners for service to adult learners.
Each year, Penn State recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with annual awards in teaching and excellence. These awards highlight many of the faculty and staff who go above and beyond.
Thank you Marissa Bufalini, Trisha Everhart, Donald Natale, Vickie Clauer, Holly Seidel, Deb Sam and Jill Blonski — and to everyone who helps make Penn State such an incredible community. We Are!
Autumn Sabo, assistant professor of biology, and Yi-An Burleson, assistant professor of psychology, will present on their respective areas of research for the Academic Affairs Faculty Speaker Series.
Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas P. Jones has shared a message updating the University community on steps being taken to monitor the evolving worldwide coronavirus outbreak and prepare for the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and visitors.
As students begin gearing up for their spring break travels, the University is reminding travelers to take precautions to stay healthy and avoid illnesses.
Penn State faculty are going beyond using traditional video in their courses by incorporating virtual-reality immersive experiences. They are discovering how those experiences help enhance active learning and focus students' attention on critical lessons in their courses.
Penn State Beaver students will give a special performance of Eve Ensler’s "The Vagina Monologues" at 5 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Penn State Beaver auditorium. The event is open to the public.
Each year the Advisory Board recognizes four deserving faculty members with awards. Faculty, staff and students can nominate a faculty member they feel has earned these honors. Nominations are now open.
