Justin Schwartz, interim executive vice president and provost, Andrea Dowhower, interim vice president for Student Affairs, and Wes Sheets, interim chief, University Police and Public Safety, share a message of support for the Spartan community following the tragic shooting on the Michigan State campus on Monday night.
Roger Brindley, vice provost for Penn State Global; Andrea Dowhower interim vice president for Student Affairs; and Renata Engel, vice provost for online education, share resources available for individuals who have been impacted by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey, as well as ways to help with the rescue and recovery.
A $550,000 contribution from the estate of late attorney, philanthropist and Penn State Hazleton benefactor Pasco L. Schiavo will extend a scholarship program established in his name through 2028, providing critical financial support for students during their first and second years at the campus.
A gift of more than $900,000 from the estates of longtime Penn State Hazleton benefactors Joseph and Evelyn Adams will further contribute to the late couple’s legacy of supporting student success and educational access.
Penn State Hazleton Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright shared her vision and priorities for the campus with supporters during a welcome luncheon at the Mary M. and Bertil E. Lofstrom Library.
University leaders praised the critical role of faculty with teaching, research and clinical appointments at an Oct. 14 event that celebrated their recent promotions with their families and supporters. Speaking at Robb Hall in the Hintz Family Alumni Center, Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi said the University’s core missions would not be possible without non-tenure-line faculty.
"A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence" concluded on June 30, raising more than $2.2 billion for the three key imperatives of a modern land-grant institution: opening the doors of higher education to students from every background; creating transformative experiences for both students and citizens; and impacting the larger world through research, outreach and service. While the nearly $844.5 million raised for the last imperative advanced a wide range of priorities across the University, the campaign focused attention on three opportunities for impact: economic development, resource security, and human health.
Albert Lozano-Nieto, professor of engineering at Penn State Wilkes-Barre and discipline coordinator in engineering for the University College, has been appointed interim director of Academic Affairs at Penn State Hazleton.
