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Heidi Manfred conducts a virtual therapy session

Virtual Therapy in a Pandemic

Heidi Manfred, an instructor in human development and family studies, creates a workbook for use during remote therapy sessions

History major, published author

Joe Gagermeier dishes about his love of history and his writing process

Assistant Research Professor Amy Lorek in the classroom

Learning Across the Ages

Professors Kelly Munly and Amy Lorek go all-in to make Penn State Altoona an age-friendly campus.

Shredding for Kicks

Engineering students use senior capstone to assist with alum's business and help keep plastic out of landfills.

A collage of photos of Anais Feliciano and Brooke Mauer

Collaborating on a Senior Send-off

Students from COMM 283 shift gears to make their final project honor the communication major’s graduating seniors

The Journey of a Wooden Boat

Penn State Altoona professors bring with Massachusetts-based boat-builders into the philosophy classroom.

Finding the Key—and the Gate

Ayodeji Odetola and Devon Reed step up to the challenge of artificial intelligence drone racing.

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.

The Second Time Around

Penn State Altoona’s accelerated nursing program puts students on a fast track to a new career.

Students look at a presentation at the Student Expo

Highlighting Student Successes and Opportunities

The inaugural Student Expo highlights student research, creative activies, study away programs, and more.

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