Robert Morehead, associate teaching professor of astronomy and astrophysics in the Eberly College of Science; and Gretchen Samchuck, academic affairs advising coordinator and advising programs manager in the Division of Undergraduate Studies at Penn State Beaver, have been selected to receive the 2025 Penn State Excellence in Advising Award.
First-year student Manan Jain uses a Meta headset to try the Liminal Virtual Reality experience. The virtual reality headset is in the Center for Academic Achievement and is available for use by all Penn State Beaver students.
The sensory room in the Center for Academic Achievement at Penn State Beaver has become an oasis for students on campus. Now, thanks to a gift from the JP Recovery Foundation, students can access another tool to help with relaxation, a Meta headset and Liminal Virtual Reality experience.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Margo DelliCarpini, Penn State vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor, will be leaving the University effective June 30 to take on a new position as the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at the College of New Jersey.
