Beaver alum’s career is a ‘grand’ adventure
Amy Green just landed her dream job with Xanterra Travel Collection. Her office is a two-minute walk from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Biology professor receives money from Duquesne Light to study local plant
Assistant Professor of Biology Sarah Nilson has received more than $15,000 to conduct a genetic study of Dicentra eximia, or fernleaf bleeding heart, a plant that's considered endangered in some parts of Pennsylvania.
Student Spotlight: Taylor Myers
Beaver business major Taylor Myers has bagged four business internships over the past three years with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Disney World, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group.
University grant helping Beaver campus to ‘grow’
A University grant is helping the Beaver campus expand agriculture and food-related initiatives, including a campus garden, community-supported agriculture and a 96-foot-long high tunnel.
Drawing class teaches students 'how to see'
Penn State Beaver's six-week summer drawing class encourages students to test the limits of their creativity and develop critical thinking skills.
Penn State delegation fostering partnerships abroad
A delegation from three Pittsburgh-area Penn State campuses - including Beaver - will visit two universities in Europe this summer to foster global partnerships and expand the EDGE program.
Beaver biology professor stars in a book published by local fifth-graders
Cassandra Miller-Butterworth consulted on, and stars in, a book about the plight of little brown bats, written by Kennedi Emery, left, and Kaitlyn Desrochers, students at Baden Academy.
Internships lead to full-time jobs for Beaver IST students
Beaver Instructor Ashu Kumar tells his students they need to display clarity, confidence and commitment if they want to succeed. Those qualities have resulted in full-time jobs for three IST graduates.
Happiest man on earth
Beaver business major Nick Pelino is spending the spring in Florida, working with the Disney College Program and living in a Disney-owned apartment with five Disney-loving roommates. Here’s a glimpse at his semester in the most magical place on earth.
University establishes memorial scholarship in chef's name
The Lesli Jo Stone Memorial Endowed Scholarship was created by the University with an investment of $50,000, to ensure that Stone's legacy of service won’t be forgotten.
Communications professor's early life drives violence prevention, anti-bullying research
When John Chapin was in middle school, he got pulled out of class in order to appear in court and testify about his abusive father. It was an experience that shaped his life and his work.
On the EDGE
The EDGE program connects Penn State Beaver classes with classes around the world through the use of technology. Known as “virtual international exchange,” EDGE affords its participants the opportunity for global thinking and collaboration, particularly among place-bound and less-resourced students.
Beaver alum’s career is a ‘grand’ adventure