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2026 University Libraries Awards winners

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Penn State University Libraries recognized 16 outstanding faculty and staff from among its more than 500 employees University-wide, at a May 27 ceremony. Winners of the 2026 awards are (top row, from left) James McCready, Jennifer Norton, Doug Burchill; (middle row, from left) Christina Riehman-Murphy, Jamilyn Houser, Linda Sanchez; (bottom row, from left) Tom Reinsfelder, Jason Reuscher, Amy Deuink, Teresa Slobuski, Yesenia Figueroa-Lifschitz, John Owens, Glenn Rudy, Michael Wright, James McCready.

A headshot image of John Naught against a blue background. He is wearing a suit and glasses, and his arms are crossed.

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Following a national search, John Nauright has been named dean of Penn State’s University College, effective July 1, 2026.

Dan and Julia McDowell

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Penn State alumni and volunteers Dan and Julia McDowell have stepped forward with a $50,000 commitment to a new scholarship fund.

Dan and Julia McDowell

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Penn State alumni and volunteers Dan and Julia McDowell have stepped forward with a $50,000 commitment to a new scholarship fund.

A photo of two students in front of a poster board

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Gracie Turyan, left, and Brielle Jacobs showcase their research project, “Trauma’s Effect on Perpetrators: A Case Study on Bojack Horseman" in the arts and humanities category at Penn State Beaver's 25th annual John R. Chapin Undergraduate Exhibition.

Photo of Jamie Orlando

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Penn State alumnus Jamie Orlando will deliver the commencement address at Penn State Beaver’s spring 2026 graduation ceremony on May 8.

People in a line, cutting a blue ribbon

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Cutting the ribbon on the new Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center at Penn State Beaver are, from left, Alex Hamberg, executive director, Pennsyvlania Department of Agriculture, Animal Health and Diagnostic Services; Pennsyvlania Sen. Elder Vogel Jr., R-47; Carey McDougal, regional chancellor, Penn State Beaver; Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding; Troy Ott, Peter and Ann Tombros Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences; Pennsyvlania Rep. Robert Matzie, D-16; Ernest Hovingh, clinical professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences and director of the Animal Diagnostic Lab at University Park; and Tara Mondock, director of college relations and communications in the College of Agricultural Sciences.