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A photo of Madhurima Ray standing outside

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Madhurima Ray, assistant professor of computer science at Penn State Beaver, recently presented to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group at the University of Jaffna in Sri Lanka. 

A photo of Madhurima Ray standing outside

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Madhurima Ray, assistant professor of computer science at Penn State Beaver, recently presented to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group at the University of Jaffna in Sri Lanka. 

A group of nine professionally dressed individuals pose for a photo in an ornate office setting. The man in the center is holding a plaque or award. The group stands in front of a wooden wall adorned with framed photos and documents, with antique lamps and furniture in the background. Everyone is smiling and facing the camera.

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Pennsylvania Sen. Elder Vogel Jr., holding his award, received the Penn State Alumni Association's 2025 Friend of Penn State Legislative Award in his office in the state Capitol. Pictured, left to right, are Mike Stefan, vice president, Penn State Government and Community Relations; Sheilah Borne, vice president, government health relations, Penn State Health, and associate vice president, Penn State Government and Community Relations; Ryan Jones, interim executive officer, Penn State Alumni Association; Vogel; Troy Ott, dean, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences; Erin Wachter, director of state relations, Penn State; Jeff Hyde, associate dean, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, and director, Penn State Extension; Tara Mondock, director, college relations and communications, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences; and Chris Houser, associate director for programs, Penn State Extension.

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Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence

Five faculty members were honored with awards at the end of the spring semester – three given by the University College for research, teaching and service, and two from the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses in recognition of innovative teaching practices to enhance student learning.