Beaver

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Jan. 28

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:21:49 -0500

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 16 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.

Penn State campuses celebrate, commemorate Black History Month 2025

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:58:00 -0500

Penn State campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events from the end of January throughout February for National Black History Month. Several Zoom and online events at University Park are open to all campus communities.

Kirkham named Penn State Beaver’s 2024 Outstanding Alumnus

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:11:43 -0500

Andrea Kirkham’s support of the Beaver campus, including her work with the B-HIVE, has earned her the 2024 Outstanding Alumnus of the year award. Kirkham was presented with her award at a Jan. 23 event.

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Jan. 22

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:47:30 -0500

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.

Penn State Beaver announces fall 2024 dean's list

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:58:33 -0500

Congratulations to the Penn State Beaver students who earned recognition on the fall 2024 dean's list.

Penn State grad returning to Beaver campus as fall 2024 commencement speaker

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:18:37 -0500

Dr. Elizabeth Zona, a 2002 Penn State graduate with a bachelor of science in pre-medicine with honors in chemistry, will be returning to Penn State Beaver as the fall 2024 commencement speaker on Dec. 20.

Student Success Committee fosters academic success, student-athlete support

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:16:27 -0500

Penn State will celebrate 10 years of GivingTuesday on Dec. 3, and Penn State Beaver invites alumni and friends to participate by supporting the campus’s Student Success Committee.

New members join Penn State Beaver Advisory Board

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Penn State Beaver has welcomed two new members to its advisory board, Julia McDowell and Scott Mayhew. McDowell, a Penn State Beaver alumna, is vice president of the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence for Highmark. Mayhew is the maintenance, turnaround and construction director for Shell Polymers at the company's Monaca site.

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Nov. 11

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:03:35 -0500

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 15 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.

Patch Project creates 'mini forests' in Beaver County community

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:52:51 -0500

The Patch Project, an initiative between Penn State Beaver and local nonprofit Reforest Our Future, aims to restore natural elements to the local landscape. Ten small patches of forest will be planted around Beaver County. The project is being completed with funds from the inaugural Commonwealth Campus Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research Award.

Penn State Extension in Beaver County relocates to Penn State Beaver campus

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500

The Penn State Extension office in Beaver County has relocated to Penn State Beaver campus in Monaca from its previous location on Third Street in Beaver. An open house for the public will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Students use generative AI for creative inspiration, team building projects

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:47:04 -0400

Students in Ashu Kumar’s information technology and information systems classes are learning how to use generative artificial intelligence through a unique approach to teaching.

Students use generative AI for creative inspiration, team building projects

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:47:04 -0400

Students in Ashu Kumar’s information technology and information systems classes are learning how to use generative artificial intelligence through a unique approach to teaching.

Students use generative AI for creative inspiration, team building projects

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:47:04 -0400

Students in Ashu Kumar’s information technology and information systems classes are learning how to use generative artificial intelligence through a unique approach to teaching.

Barnes & Noble College grant funds mental health, neurodiversity initiative

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

A grant from Barnes & Noble College will fund Penn State Beaver Thrives, an initiative designed to help the campus and local community become more inclusive. The resources and programming of Penn State Beaver Thrives will focus on mental health and neurodiversity. The first program will be a dyslexia simulation program.

Deer, seedlings and soil pH influence local forest regeneration

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:56:06 -0400

New findings from long-term research underscore the challenges managers face when trying to conserve Penn’s Woods. The seven-year study, conducted by a team of researchers from Penn State, the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is the first to simultaneously assess how deer browsing, soil nutrients and competing vegetation affect tree regeneration in Keystone State forests.