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Simon-Jones, Nesbitt appointed associate deans in University College

August 31, 2026

Allegheny Health Network clinical engineering professionals present to a group of Pittsburgh Promise Ambassadors during a visit to Allegheny General Hospital. Participants are seated around a table while a presentation slide titled “Why Clinical Engineering?” highlights career opportunities, job stability, and the role of clinical engineers in supporting patient care.

Biomedical engineering technology connects graduates to healthcare careers

August 31, 2026

A conference presenter stands beside a projection screen displaying a slide about climate resilience, adaptation and engineering education during a conference session. Audience members are seated facing the screen, and the slide includes references to Penn State, the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence and the Climate READi initiative.

New Kensington faculty member presents research at national conference

July 30, 2026

Erin Morton, Mary Fitzpatrick honored with Fortunato Award for Excellence in HR

July 15, 2026

Joie Marhefka and Adam Baughman stand on opposite sides of a projected presentation slide titled “AI in HTM: Troubleshooting and Beyond” at the 2026 AAMI eXchange.

Student presents AI research at international healthcare technology conference

July 13, 2026

2026 University Libraries Awards winners

2026 University Libraries Awards recognize outstanding employee contributions

May 29, 2026

Assistant teaching professor of engineering Courtney Cole stands beside a presentation slide during the Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on May 19. The slide outlines potential energy system impacts from extreme weather and climate change as part of a Climate READi workshop conducted in partnership with the Electric Power Research Institute.

Penn State New Kensington professor leads climate resilience workshop

May 22, 2026

John Nauright named dean of Penn State’s University College

May 18, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 30

April 30, 2026

A close-up shot of the Nittany Lion Shrine at Penn State New Kensington

Dhaval Bhalodia to deliver commencement address at Penn State New Kensington

April 29, 2026

Old Main viewed through Armillary Sphere

Harnish, Lear receive Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching

April 07, 2026

Penn State launches Canvas resource to support students at closing campuses

March 30, 2026

Penn State to celebrate Earth Month with events across campuses throughout April

March 27, 2026

Students standing outside in front of a box truck with the words Families Matter Food Pantry printed on the side of it.

Student, staff volunteers spend spring break serving Pennsylvania communities

March 27, 2026

New Kensington engineering professor participates in Air Force Educator Tour

March 16, 2026

Five individuals stand in the Penn State Digital Foundry surrounded by technological tools and equipment

Strengthening western Pennsylvania’s innovation and workforce ecosystem

March 13, 2026

Smiling woman with black rimmed glasses, curly blonde hair and her head propped on her hand

Penn State Laureate plans to explore commonwealth through a documentary lens

February 16, 2026

The Nittany Lion Shrine at Penn State New Kensington.

Students to present climate resilience projects at Penn State New Kensington

February 11, 2026

Researcher with a test tube working in a lab

Lab Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 9-13, aims to promote safe labs on campuses

February 02, 2026

Engineering students present their research before a small audience.

Students showcase climate-resilient power system designs at symposium

January 16, 2026

New Kensington to host 24th Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement Expo

January 14, 2026

A large group of Penn State New Kensington students, faculty, and staff pose together in the lobby of a hotel.

Penn State New Kensington offers global learning opportunities for students

December 17, 2025

A group of Penn State New Kensington students stand together in a wooded area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, holding printed cards and discussing design concepts as part of an engineering-focused workshop.

Engineering students explore design principles at Walt Disney World

December 16, 2025

Joie Marhefka, associate teaching professor of biomedical engineering technology at Penn State, stands with fellow panelists and collaborators at the Global Impact Forum in Pittsburgh, where she presented research on AI workforce readiness as part of the RAISE-PA initiative.

Penn State New Kensington engineers present research at Global Impact Forum

December 16, 2025

Yesenia Figueroa-Lifschitz, Jennifer Rankin and Ruth Herstek pose together in the New Kensington library.

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 15, 2025

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 4

December 04, 2025

A group of about 20 students and alumni from Penn State New Kensington’s biomedical engineering technology program stand together at the front of a classroom during an alumni mentoring event. They are posed in a single row in front of a whiteboard, with tables, chairs and leftover food trays visible in the foreground.

New Kensington’s BET program supports student through alumni mentoring

November 20, 2025

Penn State reminds community of winter weather protocols for 2025-26 season

November 18, 2025

A collage of four images showing climate impacts in western Pennsylvania: rescue workers navigating floodwaters in a residential area; Pittsburgh’s skyline obscured by heavy smoke; Point State Park surrounded by floodwaters; and a damaged brick church with part of its roof collapsed after a storm.

Penn State New Kensington engineering students to present on climate resilience

November 04, 2025

Rick Brazier to step down as dean of Penn State’s University College

October 28, 2025

Penn State Police Officers at Coffee with a Cop Day 2024 with student

Penn State Police to host 'Coffee with a Cop' events statewide Oct. 1

September 26, 2025

A group of eight people, including Penn State students and mentors, stand together smiling in front of a white Allegheny Health Network step-and-repeat banner. They are dressed in business casual and professional attire, with ID badges visible on several participants.

Penn State students present at the fourth annual AHN PSU Research Day

September 12, 2025

Mahli Xuan Mechenbier, wearing a navy blazer, speaks to a classroom of students seated at computer stations at Kent State University.

Penn State New Kensington to host speaker on 'Operation Babylift'

September 11, 2025

A display showing an historical costume and documents

2025 Constitution Day events to be held at Penn State campuses across Pa.

September 09, 2025

Three women roast marshmallows beside a campus fire pit.

Women in STEM to host Welcome Night at Penn State New Kensington on Sept. 17

August 29, 2025

Individuals stand around table chatting with balloons in the background

Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State launches new regional centers

August 21, 2025

Faculty complete regional training to strengthen online and accessible teaching

July 21, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network announces funding recipients

June 23, 2025

Michael Coyne and Joie Marhefka pose in front of the Nittany Lion statue during Penn State New Kensington’s Celebration of Excellence event.

New Kensington student awarded national scholarship from AAMI Foundation

June 16, 2025

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence

May 29, 2025

5 students holding awards standing next to John Sr. and Kimlyn Patishnock

2025 University Libraries Research Awards honor 104 students from 20 campuses

May 15, 2025

Audience members smile and laugh during the Celebration of Excellence event at Penn State New Kensington, seated in the campus theatre’s reserved section.

New Kensington faculty, staff and students honored at Celebration of Excellence

May 09, 2025

Podcast highlights Penn State New Kensington alumna’s research journey

May 07, 2025

: Two graduates in caps and gowns smile while holding their diplomas during as friends and family take photos in the background.

Penn State New Kensington to host spring commencement on May 10

May 01, 2025

Students and community members pose for a group photo at Penn State New Kensington's scholarship luncheon.

New Kensington celebrates donors, student success at Scholarship Luncheon

April 17, 2025

Dr. Megan Nagel, regional chancellor, listens as a student explains his engineering project at Penn State New Kensington’s annual Research and Student Engagement Expo. Cables and equipment are visible in the foreground as part of the student’s display.

New Kensington recognizes students with Information Literacy Award for research

April 17, 2025

Six faculty members receive 2025 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 14, 2025

17 academic unit leads complete 2025 Excellence in Academic Leadership program

April 11, 2025

Gene Natali gives an animated presentation to students inside the Blissell Library.

‘Path to Financial Freedom’ event engages students with Troutwood CEO Gene Natali

April 08, 2025

Group of Penn State New Kensington radiological science students pose indoors at the 2025 PSRT spring conference, where they attended lectures and student competitions.

New Kensington radiological science students earn honors at state conference

March 28, 2025

Penn State Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Margo DelliCarpini to depart

March 25, 2025

Dasilas Jones defends against an opponent during a home game.

Southwestern Pennsylvania student-athletes earn PSUAC men’s basketball honors

March 17, 2025

The Nittany Lion mascot stands on the court with a basketbal at their waist.

Southwestern Pennsylvania student-athletes earn PSUAC women’s basketball honors

March 17, 2025

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 5

March 05, 2025

Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for 2025 Idea TestLab

February 21, 2025

A student points to his research poster board, explaining its contents to an interested visitor.

New Kensington to host Research and Student Engagement Expo on April 15

February 03, 2025

New Kensington students standing behind large letters that spell "WE ARE" inside the campus theatre.

New Kensington to host anti-human-trafficking taskforce Jan. 30

January 23, 2025

Students and guests listen to faculty speaking panel in library

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 19, 2024

The Nittany Lion mascot points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 16

December 16, 2024

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 3

December 03, 2024

First Opportunity Grants awarded to faculty

November 26, 2024

Two people in baseball caps and safety glasses work in a manufacturing plant

College of Engineering to offer microcredentials for manufacturing job seekers

November 20, 2024

The Nittany Lion points to the camera with both hands

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 30

October 30, 2024

Landscape photo of Woodland Building, Penn State Abington

Link Penn State to offer info about changing campuses and colleges

October 15, 2024

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 10

October 10, 2024

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Simon-Jones, Nesbitt appointed associate deans in University College

August 31, 2026

Biomedical engineering technology connects graduates to healthcare careers

August 31, 2026

New Kensington faculty member presents research at national conference

July 30, 2026

Erin Morton, Mary Fitzpatrick honored with Fortunato Award for Excellence in HR

July 15, 2026

Student presents AI research at international healthcare technology conference

July 13, 2026

2026 University Libraries Awards recognize outstanding employee contributions

May 29, 2026

Penn State New Kensington professor leads climate resilience workshop

May 22, 2026

John Nauright named dean of Penn State’s University College

May 18, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 30

April 30, 2026

Dhaval Bhalodia to deliver commencement address at Penn State New Kensington

April 29, 2026

Harnish, Lear receive Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching

April 07, 2026

Penn State launches Canvas resource to support students at closing campuses

March 30, 2026

Penn State to celebrate Earth Month with events across campuses throughout April

March 27, 2026

Student, staff volunteers spend spring break serving Pennsylvania communities

March 27, 2026

New Kensington engineering professor participates in Air Force Educator Tour

March 16, 2026

Strengthening western Pennsylvania’s innovation and workforce ecosystem

March 13, 2026

Penn State Laureate plans to explore commonwealth through a documentary lens

February 16, 2026

Students to present climate resilience projects at Penn State New Kensington

February 11, 2026

Lab Safety Awareness Week, Feb. 9-13, aims to promote safe labs on campuses

February 02, 2026

Students showcase climate-resilient power system designs at symposium

January 16, 2026

New Kensington to host 24th Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement Expo

January 14, 2026

Penn State New Kensington offers global learning opportunities for students

December 17, 2025

Engineering students explore design principles at Walt Disney World

December 16, 2025

Penn State New Kensington engineers present research at Global Impact Forum

December 16, 2025

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 15, 2025

Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses

December 11, 2025

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 4

December 04, 2025

New Kensington’s BET program supports student through alumni mentoring

November 20, 2025

Penn State reminds community of winter weather protocols for 2025-26 season

November 18, 2025

Penn State New Kensington engineering students to present on climate resilience

November 04, 2025

Rick Brazier to step down as dean of Penn State’s University College

October 28, 2025

Penn State Police to host 'Coffee with a Cop' events statewide Oct. 1

September 26, 2025

Penn State students present at the fourth annual AHN PSU Research Day

September 12, 2025

Penn State New Kensington to host speaker on 'Operation Babylift'

September 11, 2025

2025 Constitution Day events to be held at Penn State campuses across Pa.

September 09, 2025

Women in STEM to host Welcome Night at Penn State New Kensington on Sept. 17

August 29, 2025

Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State launches new regional centers

August 21, 2025

Faculty complete regional training to strengthen online and accessible teaching

July 21, 2025

Child Maltreatment Solutions Network announces funding recipients

June 23, 2025

New Kensington student awarded national scholarship from AAMI Foundation

June 16, 2025

Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence

May 29, 2025

2025 University Libraries Research Awards honor 104 students from 20 campuses

May 15, 2025

New Kensington faculty, staff and students honored at Celebration of Excellence

May 09, 2025

Podcast highlights Penn State New Kensington alumna’s research journey

May 07, 2025

Penn State New Kensington to host spring commencement on May 10

May 01, 2025

New Kensington celebrates donors, student success at Scholarship Luncheon

April 17, 2025

New Kensington recognizes students with Information Literacy Award for research

April 17, 2025

Six faculty members receive 2025 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching

April 14, 2025

17 academic unit leads complete 2025 Excellence in Academic Leadership program

April 11, 2025

‘Path to Financial Freedom’ event engages students with Troutwood CEO Gene Natali

April 08, 2025

New Kensington radiological science students earn honors at state conference

March 28, 2025

Penn State Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Margo DelliCarpini to depart

March 25, 2025

Southwestern Pennsylvania student-athletes earn PSUAC men’s basketball honors

March 17, 2025

Southwestern Pennsylvania student-athletes earn PSUAC women’s basketball honors

March 17, 2025

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 5

March 05, 2025

Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for 2025 Idea TestLab

February 21, 2025

New Kensington to host Research and Student Engagement Expo on April 15

February 03, 2025

New Kensington to host anti-human-trafficking taskforce Jan. 30

January 23, 2025

New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards

December 19, 2024

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 16

December 16, 2024

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 3

December 03, 2024

First Opportunity Grants awarded to faculty

November 26, 2024

College of Engineering to offer microcredentials for manufacturing job seekers

November 20, 2024

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 30

October 30, 2024

Link Penn State to offer info about changing campuses and colleges

October 15, 2024

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 10

October 10, 2024

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TribLive

Penn State New Kensington students show off skills, network with future employers

April 10, 2024

AAMI Array

AAMI Supports Penn State HTM Survey

March 07, 2024

TribLive

Participants sought for free Startup Accelerator program at The Corner, Digital Foundry in New Kensington

January 22, 2024

TribLive

Penn State New Kensington students show off skills, network with future employers

April 10, 2024

AAMI Array

AAMI Supports Penn State HTM Survey

March 07, 2024

TribLive

Participants sought for free Startup Accelerator program at The Corner, Digital Foundry in New Kensington

January 22, 2024

TribLive

Penn State New Kensington to host conference on artificial intelligence

January 17, 2024

WPXI - Our Region's Business

Our Region's Business - Penn State New Kensington

October 15, 2023

StudentAffairsNow.com

3×3 Possibilities Model

September 13, 2023

TechVibe Radio

Tech And Entrepreneurship Revitalize New Kensington

August 20, 2023

WESA

Pittsburgh area manufacturers have a new place to go for advice on how to manage worker shortage

June 02, 2022

Our Region's Business - Online Extra

Digital Foundry Grand Opening

June 02, 2022

Pittsburgh Business Times

First look: Digital Foundry New Kensington opens its doors to community members and businesses

June 01, 2022

TribLive

Dignitaries celebrate opening of Digital Foundry in New Kensington

June 01, 2022

Technical.ly

Digital Foundry at New Kensington is now one of 7 smart manufacturing innovation centers in the U.S.

March 24, 2022

TribLive

New Kensington Digital Foundry gets federal 'Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center' designation

March 23, 2022

The Peggy Smedley Show

A shift in manufacturing

March 09, 2022

Kavli IPMU

Gravitational waves could be key to answering why more matter was left over after Big Bang

December 08, 2021

Pittsburgh Business Times

Digital Foundry, New Kensington campus awarded $1.5 million federal grant

November 03, 2021

TribLive

Penn State New Kensington students show off skills, network with future employers

April 10, 2024

AAMI Array

AAMI Supports Penn State HTM Survey

March 07, 2024

TribLive

Participants sought for free Startup Accelerator program at The Corner, Digital Foundry in New Kensington

January 22, 2024

TribLive

Penn State New Kensington to host conference on artificial intelligence

January 17, 2024

WPXI - Our Region's Business

Our Region's Business - Penn State New Kensington

October 15, 2023

StudentAffairsNow.com

3×3 Possibilities Model

September 13, 2023

TechVibe Radio

Tech And Entrepreneurship Revitalize New Kensington

August 20, 2023

WESA

Pittsburgh area manufacturers have a new place to go for advice on how to manage worker shortage

June 02, 2022

Our Region's Business - Online Extra

Digital Foundry Grand Opening

June 02, 2022

Pittsburgh Business Times

First look: Digital Foundry New Kensington opens its doors to community members and businesses

June 01, 2022

TribLive

Dignitaries celebrate opening of Digital Foundry in New Kensington

June 01, 2022

Technical.ly

Digital Foundry at New Kensington is now one of 7 smart manufacturing innovation centers in the U.S.

March 24, 2022

TribLive

New Kensington Digital Foundry gets federal 'Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center' designation

March 23, 2022

The Peggy Smedley Show

A shift in manufacturing

March 09, 2022

Kavli IPMU

Gravitational waves could be key to answering why more matter was left over after Big Bang

December 08, 2021

Pittsburgh Business Times

Digital Foundry, New Kensington campus awarded $1.5 million federal grant

November 03, 2021

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