Feature Stories

Punching their hearts out

Two students find fitness and fun through the Penn State Altoona boxing club

A microphone and stool for a stand-up comedy performance

Stand-up 101

Madisyn Simington’s knack for stand-up comedy has taken her on a ride she is not ready to get off of just yet.

The Journey of a Wooden Boat

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

Back at Last

After a decade-long hiatus, Allied Motion Dance Company returns to the stage and the community.

Caitlin Travis, Baylee Hawk, Rogen Shaffer, Maddisen Cook

For the Kids!

THON is just one week away. Meet the four dancers taking to the floor for Penn State Altoona.

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.