Thirty-one students earned Discovery Grants to help fund their summer research and projects, gaining the opportunity for valuable experience in the field, in the lab and abroad.
For Regional Chancellor Carey McDougall, Penn State Beaver's role in the Beaver Valley extends far beyond the classroom. Through partnerships with local government, employers, schools and community organizations, the campus serves as a trusted resource, helping connect community needs with the expertise, talent and opportunities available through Penn State.
The work of Autumn Sabo, associate professor of biology at Penn State Beaver, and Penn State Beaver students was recognized in a Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence awarded to local non-profit Reforest Our Future.
Penn State Beaver is helping strengthen animal health and agricultural resilience across western Pennsylvania through the Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center, which gives farmers and veterinarians closer access to critical and timely testing.
Four faculty members at Penn State Commonwealth Campuses were recognized with five awards at the end of the spring semester for excellence in teaching, research, service and innovative instructional practices.
John Nauright, associate dean for research and innovation and special assistant for health initiatives in the College of Human Sciences and Education at Louisiana State University, has been named dean of the University College at Penn State, effective July 1.
Julia and Dan McDowell, of Pittsburgh, have created an annually funded scholarship that will provide financial support to students recently transferred to Penn State Beaver from closing Commonwealth Campuses.
