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Winter Weather Announcement | Closing Early

Due to campus sidewalk and road conditions, Penn State Altoona will CLOSE EARLY today (January 23) at 1:00 p.m. Classes beginning 1:00 p.m. or later are cancelled. Classes currently in session at 1:00 p.m. will end at the discretion of the instructor.

The college will resume its regular operating schedule on Thursday, January 24, 2019. For information regarding closing and delay policies and procedures, visit the Closing and Cancellation Information page.

All faculty and staff are asked to power down computer equipment (including computers, printers, copiers, etc.) before leaving for the day in order to avoid damage due to possible power outages.

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As part of the Civil Affairs team, Prudencio helps assess one of the few schools open one month after the 2010 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti.

His American Dream

From a homeless trouble maker to respected military veteran, Welbin Prudencio explains how he achieved his American dream.

Motivated to Research

Johannes Raabe's research in educational sport psychology looks to enhance the relationship between coaches and student-athletes.

Endangered Ohia Tree forest type on the flanks of Mauna Kea Volcanon on the Big Island

Environmental Studies in Hawai'i

A new environmental studies course at Penn State Altoona includes a two-week, on-site study in Hawaii.

The outside of Andrea's Café on its way to completion.

Spreading Hope and Joy through Love and Action

A business project in Bolivia opens more doors for Penn State Altoona students.

Takehiro Iwatsuki and kinesiology major Kierra Irwin work together on Iwatsuki's research regarding motor skills.

Autonomy in Athletics: Good Choice!

Takehiro Iwatsuki, assistant professor of kinesiology, studies whether or not choice influences motor skill performance

Disney College Program now accepting applications for fall 2019

Applications are now being accepted for the Disney College Program. The program offers two options: the Fall option, which runs from August through early January, and the Fall Advantage option, which runs May/June through January.

Kevin M. Moist serves as editor for journal on rock music studies

The associate professor of communications, served as guest editor for the latest issue of the journal 'Rock Music Studies' (vol. 5, issue 3, published December 2018).

Tanner Yaw Named AMCC Men’s Swimmer of the Week

Yaw, a junior from Palmyra, PA, was chosen as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Men’s Swimmer of the Week on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.

Hannah Kimmick Selected AMCC Women’s Swimmer of the Week

The sophomore from Greensburg, PA was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Women’s Swimmer of the Week on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.

Megan Bettwy and Penn State Altoona tennis courts

Penn State Altoona Announces Megan Bettwy as Head Tennis Coach

Bettwy becomes the sixth head coach in the NCAA Division III era of Penn State Altoona’s tennis program, which began in 1998-99.

Brian Black partners on series for WITF radio

'Pennsylvania's Conservation Heritage: The Series,' combines academic research and oral histories with those involved in the Pennsylvania conservation movement from the mid-20th century to the present, to provide a comprehensive archive of this important story.

George C. Ferris Excellence Award established at Penn State Altoona

Dan and Cindy Hoover, of Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, have made a gift commitment to establish the George C. Ferris Excellence Award for Entrepreneurial Studies at Penn State Altoona.

Rebecca Strzelec named distinguished professor

Rebecca Strzelec, professor of visual arts and program coordinator of visual art studies at Penn State Altoona, has been conferred the status of distinguished professor.

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