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With the archivist at Bishopsgate library and archive

London Calling

A study abroad trip allows students to experience life in London while increasing their knowledge of British literature, culture, and history.

Brennecke and students demonstrate the automated wheelchair to Rich Harley

Engineering Independence

Engineering students and faculty work to design an affordable alternative to remote-controlled wheelchairs.

Joey Hernandez in front of the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence

Looking Forward and Giving Back

Recent graduate Joey Hernandez reflects on his time at Penn State Altoona and what made his college experience so memorable.

Installation of the first three boxes is complete.

The Bats of Shaver's Creek

Professor Michael Gannon and Penn State Altoona students partner with Shaver's Creek Environmental Center to help Pennsylvania's bat population to grow.

Aaron Andrews works the peg-transfer test while Leah Gitto times his performance.

Student-Researchers Study Motor Performance

An on-going, multi-approach study at Penn State Altoona is exploring that possibility that positive feedback affects motor skills.

Jim Julian holds a spotted salamander during a tour of vernal pools ClearWater Conservancy offered in March 2019.

Nightlife In Central Pa. Vernal Pools

A field trip with Jim Julian offers a look at creatures of the night.

Samantha Nash poses with the Walker Award during the Student Awards Ceremony, held April 28, 2019.

Walking away with the Walker Award

Samantha Nash was chosen as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award.

Penn State Altoona students Michael Kozik and John Yohn experiment with the Positive Train Control Prime Simulator from PS Technology.

A New Generation of Railroaders

In its eighth year, Penn State Altoona’s bachelor of science degree program in Rail Transportation Engineering remains the only one of its kind in the country.

Catherine Rivera Chardon works the room at the Mile 22 premiere for Acceso Total

Doing it Her Way

A string of internships in the entertainment business has propelled Catherine Rivera Chardon to the stars.

Half-inch thick steel plates donated by Curry Rail in Hollidaysburg are cut into pieces.

Cutting-Edge Automation

Christopher Martin researches new and more efficient ways to monitor the oxyfuel cutting process.

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