For Chancellor and Dean Radha Pyati, the success of Penn State Berks is inseparable from the success of the community it serves. Through partnerships with local employers, community organizations and civic leaders, the campus connects students with meaningful experiences while helping address shared opportunities and challenges. In the video below, Pyati reflects on Penn State Berks' land-grant mission, its deep roots in Berks County and the importance of building partnerships that lift the entire region.
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Radha Pyati reflects on community partnerships, regional impact and Penn State's land-grant mission in chancellor video series
Chancellor and Dean Radha Pyati has led Penn State Berks since 2023, helping advance the campus's role in student success, partnerships and community impact across Berks County. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons
About the chancellor
Pyati became chancellor and dean of Penn State Berks in 2023. Previously, she served as dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics at West Chester University and held faculty and leadership positions at the University of North Florida and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Ohio State University and a doctoral degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
About the video series
Pyati’s video is part of a series featuring chancellors of Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses. Through their voices and perspectives, the videos explore how these campuses and leaders are advancing student success, strengthening communities and creating lasting regional impact across Pennsylvania.