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Falyn Verner and her father kneel together outdoors, planting a young tree in the soil.

Rooting for a Comeback

Environmental studies alumna Falyn Verner is hopeful her senior seminar project will help support the American chestnut restoration.

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Penn State Altoona professor featured in new Palmer Museum of Art exhibition

A painting by Heidi Manfred is included in the “Dreaming American Futures: Invitational 250” exhibition now open at the Palmer Museum of Art.

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