Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration aimed at expanding educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and removing barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education.
Penn State student organizations and units at campuses across the commonwealth will offer events in honor of National Women’s History Month in March. The theme this year is "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion."
Several engineering professors are bringing their unique backgrounds to Penn State Beaver to not only provide high-quality education to future engineers but also to make their classrooms more inclusive, where students can find community and a sense of belonging.
Penn State Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) has announced that its virtual Symposium Lite will return on March 28, the week after the in-person TLT Symposium. The half-day event will feature four 30-minute, prerecorded presentations followed by 15-minute, live facilitated discussions with presenters.
The annual soul food dinner at Penn State Beaver has become a Black History Month tradition over the past six years, but this year the event is expanding to include local artists who highlight the theme of Black excellence.
The future of Beaver County, including innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development opportunities, will be the topic of The Current speaker series event at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Penn State Beaver.
Managing forest edge habitats to maintain a gradient of canopy cover and plant density could be key to conserving some threatened native plant species such as wild lupine, according to Penn State researchers, who said edge habitats along roadways and utility rights-of-way provide prime opportunities to promote rare native plant populations.
From his work on fundraising campaigns to his support of events and activities, John Hertneky’s continued dedication to Penn State and especially the Beaver campus has earned him the 2023 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award. Hertneky was presented with his award at a Jan. 25 event.
Frankie Checchio, reference and instruction librarian and student athletic academic liaison, supports student-athletes in their academic endeavors and has helped students go from being ineligible to play to making dean’s list.
Jill Tress, who passed away in November, was the coordinator of the Center for Academic Achievement at Penn State Beaver for 12 years, overseeing tutoring and disability services. She is remembered for her many contributions to the campus.
