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Lacey Wallace nears the finish line of the 2018 York, PA, marathon.

Hitting Her Stride

Penn State Altoona faculty member Lacey Wallace qualifies for the 2019 Boston Marathon

A monarch butterfly rests above several chrysalises waiting to metamorphosize.

Helping Monarchs Take Flight

Environmental studies majors create a monarch butterfly way station on campus to help protect the species.

Turning Grief into Good

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Alumna Ashley Schreyer is using her own grief to spread awareness and education about suicide and end the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Cairsty DePasquale and Jordan Wolfkill study the movements of zebrafish

Going with the Flow

Cairsty DePasquale and student research assistant Jordan Wolfkill use zebrafish and a newly constructed swim tunnel to conduct research on exercise and the brain.

Fighting for the Innocent

Inspired by his father’s advice, Jesse Knowlden follows an unconventional path, leading him to the Ohio Innocence Project.

Nittany Lion holding a Penn State Day sign

Sign up for Penn State Day Fall Open House

Don't miss this opportunity to get to know Penn State Altoona! Join us on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

Networking pays off for Security and Risk Analysis student

Adam Brogdon leverages his connections with faculty, his work with the Cyber Security Club, and his experiences with the Grimm HAX Competition and the ICSSA Conference to secure international partnerships and offers from international grad school programs.