On March 21, more than 120 student government representatives from 19 Penn State campuses virtually attended the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments’ first sustainability summit, featuring a poster expo of students showcasing their campus’ sustainability efforts, and a presentation on students’ potential impact on climate change by Richard Alley, Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences.
Effective immediately and for the foreseeable future, the Entrepreneurship and Assistance Clinic is expanding its scope and service offerings to small Pennsylvania businesses, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas P. Jones has shared a message updating the University community on steps being taken to monitor the evolving worldwide coronavirus outbreak and prepare for the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Penn State Hazleton will hold information sessions and entrance exams for the practical nursing program. The 18-month evening and weekend program prepares individuals with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes essential for practical nursing practice and the knowledge necessary to pass the NCLEX-PN.
As students begin gearing up for their spring break travels, the University is reminding travelers to take precautions to stay healthy and avoid illnesses.
THON 2020 will begin on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center at the University Park campus. The three dancers representing Penn State Hazleton during the 46-hour fundraising event are Meghann Principe, Christine Turse and Camille Principe.
Penn State alumnus Rick Shema, who attended both the Hazleton and University Park campuses, and his wife, Tamlyn, have created a new scholarship, the Gifted Abilities for Penn State Success Scholarship.
A pop-up playground hosted by Penn State students in the city of Reading will return this spring semester to have children building and playing alongside their parents.