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Purple graphic reading African American Read-In 2026, Penn State Altoona, featuring an open book labeled Black Female Celebrity with floral illustrations.

Penn State Altoona announces 2026 African American Read-In events

The annual African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona will take place on Monday, Feb. 23, in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. This year’s Read-In, themed "Black Female Celebrity," will feature the Monday Marathon and a keynote address by Penn State faculty member Jeanine Staples-Dixon.

Applications now being accepted for Steve A. Garban Grant-In-Aid

Applications are now being accepted for the Steve A. Garban Grant-In-Aid, for children of Penn State technical service or staff employees. This grant-in-aid, awarded to one new first-year student, is intended to assist with room and board charges for two years, provided the student continues full-time enrollment at Penn State or Pennsylvania College of Technology, incurs on-campus room and board charges, and demonstrates academic success.