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European Tour

Beaver business major Katie Work is spending the semester abroad, visiting three countries in 18 weeks. This month, she made her final stop, in Germany, and the locals are constantly mistaking her for a Berliner. Das ist so Berlin.

Cassandra Miller-Butterworth and two students transfer liquid into beaker.

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.

Chancellor Cushman hands Alexa Di Pietrantonio a framed certificate.

Students, faculty, staff honored at campus’ 50th Annual Awards Ceremony

Penn State Beaver recognized more than 30 students, faculty and staff for excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, teaching and research at the 50th Annual Awards Ceremony.

Nick Pelino and two of his roommates stand in front of a topiary display.

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.

Lesli Kelly, wearing her chef's uniform, poses in front of a tree.

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.

John Chapin and two students look at a computer screen.

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 student Ty Cole sits at picnic table on campus.

Scoring a dream job

Corporate Communications major Ty Cole is working as the community relations intern for the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. It's the type of work he hopes to do full time after graduation in May.

A student peers into a tomato plant searching for ripe fruti.

Campus garden helps to feed the community

What began as a class project is now a vital part of helping Beaver County fight food insecurity.

Campus entrance sign with pond and amphitheater in background.

Resourceful engineering students save iconic campus sign from demise

When the P and the B from Penn State Beaver’s iconic “chimney stack” entrance sign went missing, the campus called on Senior Engineering Instructor Jim Hendrickson and two of his students to find a fix.

Two female students look at a vile of simulated blood.

Beaver faculty, area professionals encourage girls to 'be a boss' at STEM event

More than 70 students from four Beaver County school districts participated in W.I.S.E. UP, Penn State Beaver's day of STEM-related workshops and panels for seventh-grade girls.

Penn State Beaver graduates wearing gowns talk after ceremony.

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.

Two students present their project to judges.

Ten awards handed out at Beaver's annual Undergraduate Exhibition

Penn State Beaver's annual Undergraduate Exhibition showcases the research, engaged scholarship and creative work of Beaver students across disciplines. This year, 26 students presented in five categories.

A cell phone screen with an app displayed.

Beaver IST students develop app to connect campus community

Students in Penn State Beaver Instructor Ted Froats’ IST 440 class have spent the semester researching and building an app that allows Beaver students to find and convene study groups, buy and sell goods, and gather friends to attend activities and sporting events, among other things.

Students on state during All That We Are event

'All That We Are' video explores connections across Penn State communities

Stand for State, Penn State’s bystander intervention initiative, recently asked students, faculty and staff at all Penn State campuses to explore what connects us as part of an interactive event called “All That We Are.”

Integrative Studies Seed Grants awarded to faculty across University

The Office for General Education has announced this year’s seed grants to support the development of Integrative Studies courses. The awarded proposals are representative of a wide range of academic disciplines, and include proposals from faculty at Penn State campuses across the Commonwealth.

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