John Eicher, associate professor of history at Penn State Altoona, will offer the lecture series “Modern Western Civilization (1500–Present): From Dawn, to Decadence, to Disillusionment” at the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library.
Through the Age-Friendly Care, PA initiative, the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing will again offer its “Living with Dementia” series to provide practical tools, realistic tips and community resources to assist caregivers. Registration is now open for the four-part series will take place in person on Tuesdays in Altoona and Wednesdays in Palmyra, beginning in late August, with an optional "Memory Café" for people living with dementia to enjoy activities in a safe, supervised environment.
Penn State Altoona softball first baseman Gianna Hoppel, of Lewistown, was among the 2,369 Division III softball student-athletes recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for academic success in 2022-23.
Penn State Altoona has announced a full lineup of events, including lectures and discussions, for the campus' 2023-24 Common Read book, “Transcendent Kingdom” by Yaa Gyasi.
Penn State Altoona will display “Interplay” by Ivyside Juried Art Exhibition winner Morgan Thomas Shankweiler Aug. 17–Oct. 5 in the McLanahan Gallery of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.
Penn State Altoona will display “Viet Kitsch: Lacquer Luster” by Ivyside Juried Art Exhibition winner Millian Pham Aug. 17 through Oct. 5 in the Sheetz Gallery of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Citing a passion to provide ongoing care for Penn State Altoona and its students, a gift of $25,000 has been made to the college’s Career Closet by Deedra "Dede" Kazmaier and named to honor the dedication to the college she and her late husband, John, shared.
Penn State Altoona men’s basketball guard Chris Jarosz of Toronto was recognized for his performance in the classroom, when the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its 2022-23 Honors Court class on May 20.
Penn State Altoona graduate Sally Ghannam recently had an article published in the “Journal of Limnology.” The article focuses on determining if certain habitats in streams are better for the mud snail than others.
