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Kyle Fink, Andrew Sherren, and Joshua Eshelman

The Power that Lies Beneath

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology students partner with faculty to develop energy-producing roads.

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Schreyer Scholar Shivam Bhatt

Shivam Bhatt was one of seven Penn State Altoona students who graduated from the Schreyer Honors College in spring 2022.

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