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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.

Presidential Leadership Academy accepting applications from first-year students

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:22:46 -0500

Penn State’s Presidential Leadership Academy is accepting applications from interested first-year students at University Park. Students interested in the certificate program can attend an informational Zoom meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 or 10.

Penn State industrial engineering grad student named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:01:46 -0500

Industrial engineering doctoral candidate Kevin Mekulu has been named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the category of health care. He was selected for his work in improving screening for cognitive impairment with his artificial intelligence-based technology, which he developed through his startup, DementiAnalytics.

Eight Penn State alumni to receive Distinguished Alumni Awards in 2025

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:54:33 -0500

Eight Penn State alumni selected by the Penn State Board of Trustees will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the University's highest honor presented to its alumni.

Paterno Fellow blazes trail as student and firefighter

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:48:38 -0500

Volunteer firefighter and Penn State student Kara Stover has found ways to combine her interests in criminology, psychology and firefighting to prepare for a career as a fire investigator.

Libraries offering $1,250 award for 2025 outstanding undergraduate thesis

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:29:25 -0500

Penn State University Libraries invites submissions for the 14th annual competition for the Robert F. Guentter Jr. Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Award. The University-wide competition is open to all spring 2025 graduating Penn State students and recent graduates from summer and fall 2024 who have completed an undergraduate thesis.  

Penn State undergraduate Nate Carey earns Marshall Scholarship

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:12:14 -0500

Nate Carey has earned a 2025 Marshall Scholarship, which is among the most competitive U.K. scholarships for U.S. students and recognizes academic excellence and leadership and ambassadorial potential.

Liberal Arts student leaves lasting legacy at Penn State as UPUA president

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:33:51 -0500

With a foundation in the liberal arts, Penn State student Zion Sykes is shaping his future in governmental consulting or international law through hands-on leadership experience.

Schreyer Honors College announces 2024 Student Awards recipients

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:28:57 -0500

Four Schreyer Scholars have been chosen to receive awards from Schreyer Honors College. These Scholars have demonstrated ethical leadership, academic excellence and a drive to passionately serve their local community.

Leading with determination: A journey from adversity to advocacy

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:11:14 -0500

Zion Sykes draws on his own background — including his personal experience with homelessness — to connect with the more than 42,000 students he leads as president of the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA). He aims to understand the personal issues students are facing to gain insight and identify key priorities for programming and legislation that will positively impact his peers and strengthen the Penn State community.

Three Schreyer Scholars give back to the community through firefighting

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:07:52 -0500

Scholars Kara Stover, Tsunami Sharmba and George Kadavil have each volunteered for State College’s Alpha Fire Company during their time as students. Although they have different majors and motivations for joining Alpha, these students possess overlapping passions for helping those in need and a drive to give back to their community.

Behind the crime: Liberal Arts student explores psychology of criminal behavior

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:52:03 -0500

Through coursework, education abroad and research, Elisabeth Egeli is taking a deeper dive into human behavior. The third-year student is double majoring in criminology and psychology and minoring in sociology.

Sustainable Communities Collaborative partnership with Borough flourishes

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:35:42 -0500

The Sustainable Communities Collaborative (SCC) at Penn State Sustainability has coordinated a record number of partnership projects with the Borough of State College this semester. The SCC pairs Penn State classes from across disciplines with communities on partner-identified and defined community projects.

College of IST names student marshal for fall 2024 commencement

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:47:53 -0500

The Penn State College of IST has name cybersecurity major Jenna Fox as the student marshal for the fall 2024 commencement ceremony.

Liberal Arts student interns at U.S. House of Representatives

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:39:54 -0500

Hunter Steach, a third-year Paterno Fellow and Schreyer Scholar majoring in political science, was a congressional intern for the U.S. House of Representatives this past summer.

IST alumnus creates scholarship to support the next generation of innovators

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:03:13 -0500

The Matthew Gartland Igwé Family Matching Scholarship in the College of Information Sciences and Technology will address the financial, academic and personal challenges faced by students who are struggling to meet their college expenses.