Feature Archive

The Falconer

Inside the classroom, Sam Findley teaches about ancient studies. Outside, he lives them through the practice of falconry.

Ancestry For Birds

Andrew Mack contributes to a National Science Foundation study reconstructing the evolutionary history of bird species.

Ajay performs her solo songs at the Castello di Poppi.

Finding Her Voice

Integrative Arts student Brandis Ajay uses every opportunity to strengthen her singing voice.

Through the lens

Entrepreneur and business marketing major Jordan McCall sees his future sharpen through the camera lens

A group of students poses with two of the Mentee-Mentors and Patricia Jabbeh Wesley after the closing program on July 23 in Monrovia, Liberia.

Changing the Message

Professor Patricia Jabbeh Wesley combines her love of writing and teaching with her love for her homeland through the Young Scholars of Liberia educational initiative.

Students hold up balloons spelling Pride at the Penn State Altoona Pride Parade

Showing their pride

Penn State Altoona’s Pride Alliance joins with the community to hold the first Pride Parade in the city.

Laura Palmer working with eastern bluebirds

Finding a niche in nature

Laura Palmer, associate professor of biology, finds peace by mixing work and hobbies.

Students Gary Josh Weyandt (with his decorative milk jugs) and Jacob McMullen.

Visual art studies (VAST) students took a field trip designed to show them how to find special things, like treasures, to include in their artwork or to use as raw material, reference, or inspiration.

Finding the Key—and the Gate

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

Gabrielle Davidson sits on the steps outside Oak Hall at Penn State Altoona

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Gabrielle Davidson reflects on her undergraduate career at Penn State Altoona and why it will always be home to her.