In late 2019, Penn State and the University of Auckland launched the Joint Collaboration Development Program, a jointly financed seed-fund program with the aim to foster collaborative research and educational projects. The Office of Global Programs has announced that eight projects have been funded and will officially commence in June.
Mari Pierce, who is the professor in charge of the shared Administration of Justice program at Penn State Beaver, is one of six University professors named to the 2020-21 fellowship program in the Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program.
The Ecology Institute has awarded 11 proposals from across the University as part of its Flower Grant program, including five projects submitted by faculty at Commonwealth Campuses. The funds provided by the Flower Grant aim to support ecology research focused across the institute’s five core themes.
Penn State Beaver students who are taking classes remotely will need a laptop with a camera and speakers and a strong internet connection. Students can sign up to borrow laptops and get a hotspot for free.
In response to the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and with the health, safety and well-being of Penn State's campuses and athletic communities being paramount, the Penn State University Athletic Conference Executive Council has unanimously voted to postpone all fall sports athletics competition and championships.
Penn State has launched an integrated effort to remind faculty, staff and students at all campuses and in adjacent communities of the importance of doing their part to limit the spread of COVID-19. “Mask Up or Pack Up” is a research-based campaign that is also launched in State College to create a seamless message for students and other members of the community.
Last week, Penn State’s Food Services launched Penn State Eats mobile ordering. The new mobile ordering system, integrated through the recently launched Penn State Go app, under the Dining tab. The new mobile ordering app allows students, faculty, staff and guests the option to order food from their mobile devices, providing them with a cashless and contactless food service experience.
Temporary tents and a new, permanent structure on the Penn State Beaver campus are giving professors and students more places to hold socially distanced activities.
