Faculty and staff

Penn State Berks celebrates Lunar New Year on Feb. 15 with dance performance

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:28:16 -0500

On Saturday, Feb. 15, Penn State Berks will hold a Lunar New Year celebration with a live performance of the traditional Asian art form of the Lion Dance by Gong Lung (Steel Dragon) Kung Fu and Lion and Dragon Dance in the Perkins Student Center. There will also be a presentation on Asian culture, an opportunity for questions and answers, activities like face painting and light refreshments. This free event runs from 1 to 4 p.m., and is open to the public.

Parker McCollum reschedules Bryce Jordan Center show for Oct. 2

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:00:09 -0500

Parker McCollum’s Jan. 25 concert at the Bryce Jordan Center, which was cut short due to illness, has been rescheduled for Oct. 2. Tickets from the original show will be honored, and fans can expect an entirely new experience featuring a fresh production, new support acts and new songs. Ticketmaster will provide details on a refund window for those unable to attend.

Penn State Berks expands DEIB efforts with new Office of Inclusive Excellence

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:58:11 -0500

As a college that has always provided a welcoming environment for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, from serving as home to international students from 29 different countries, to numerous clubs and organizations that create a community for students of various backgrounds and identities, to events that celebrate the many cultures of its community, Penn State Berks has announced the newly established Office of Inclusive Excellence.

Q&A: DeepSeek AI assistant and the future of AI

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:38:38 -0500

Penn State experts discussed the potential technological and financial impacts of artificial intelligence assistant DeepSeek.

University Libraries to offer workshops on maps and geospatial information

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:45:51 -0500

Beginning Feb. 11, Penn State University Libraries will offer four workshops on maps and geospatial information. This workshop series will introduce Penn State users to applying geospatial information in their research and teaching projects.

Penn State Berks establishes chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:37:24 -0500

Penn State Berks has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society as the Pennsylvania Beta Pi Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA institutions who excel in both the classroom and competition.

Penn State Extension to offer free virtual walking program

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:37:18 -0500

Anyone interested in developing healthy habits and increasing stamina can benefit from a free Penn State Extension virtual walking program called “Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania.” The statewide program will take place from April 7 through June 2.

Electrical engineering undergrads gain experience in new research program

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:51:12 -0500

Halfway through the inaugural year of the Penn State Department of Electrical Engineering’s undergraduate research program, students met to present and receive feedback on their work.

Penn State Alumni Association names Ryan Jones, class of 1995, as interim leader

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:21:14 -0500

Ryan Jones, editor of the Penn Stater magazine, has been named interim leader of the Penn State Alumni Association following the departure of Paul J. Clifford in January.

Bellisario College Dean Marie Hardin named president at Quinnipiac University

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:35:00 -0500

Dean Marie Hardin, who has led the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications since 2014 and has been a member of the Penn State faculty since 2003, was announced Jan. 30 as the 10th president of Quinnipiac University.

Nature journaling provides differing benefits to adults, youth

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Nature journaling, a recreational activity where people capture an observation while outside in nature, can help adults reconnect with communities, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management.

Navigating the next chapter: Post-military life as a Penn State York student

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:54:01 -0500

John “Murf” Murphy and Bryan England, veterans and student leaders at Penn State York, are helping fellow veterans transition to civilian life through the Penn State York Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter. Drawing upon their military backgrounds, they advocate for resources, community support, and career opportunities, ensuring veterans find purpose and success beyond service.

New method for sustainable lithium extraction could reduce emissions by 75%

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:44:30 -0500

With an electric current and hydrogen peroxide, researchers at Penn State have developed a more efficient way to extract lithium, a key component in the batteries used in electric vehicles and portable electric devices, directly from ore found in the common mineral spodumene.

After impactful career, Harper retires from Fruit Research and Extension Center

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:22:07 -0500

Jayson Harper, director of the Fruit Research and Extension Center in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences since March 2019, retired from Penn State effective Jan. 17. Grzegorz Krawczyk, Penn State Extension tree-fruit entomologist and research professor in the Department of Entomology, has been appointed as the new director.

Leadership announced for new initiatives fostering global engagement, inclusion

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:05:32 -0500

Penn State Harrisburg has announced leadership for two new initiatives enhancing the college’s commitment to global engagement and creating an inclusive learning experience at the college. Juliette Tolay will lead the college’s Global Engagement Office, and Cynthia Daniels will serve as director of the Inclusive Excellence Center.

Penn State Harrisburg celebrates Black History Month

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:57:23 -0500

Penn State Harrisburg will honor Black History Month with numerous events and activities.