News and Highlights

The annual Student Awards Ceremony — celebrating achievements in scholarship, service, creative activity, student life, athletics, and more — is now available to view online.

Events include Instagram contests, online games, Pride month presentations, movie nights, and a Pride month keynote address by Chella Man.

Harriett Gaston will present "Former Slaves Surviving and Thriving in Central PA" at the Hollidaysburg Public Library on Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m.

The reception will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts at Penn State Altoona.

Events include film screenings, invited speakers, Black History Month trivia, and the annual African American Read-in.

On Feb. 3, all students, faculty and staff members at every Penn State campus location will receive an email to take the Penn State Community Survey to share their attitudes and experiences of community, diversity and inclusion at Penn State. Every 100 survey takers will have a chance to win an Amazon or Starbucks gift card.

Launching on Feb. 3, the Penn State Community Survey is an opportunity for all students, faculty and staff members at Penn State's campuses to provide confidential feedback on their experiences and perspectives related to community, diversity and inclusion. Emails with unique survey links will be sent to students, faculty and staff on Feb. 3.

The annual African American Read-in at Penn State Altoona will take place Feb. 16–17. This year’s theme is "Black Theatre through a Black Lens," celebrating the African American dramatic literary tradition.

The African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona was recognized in the November issue of "Council Chronicle," the National Council of Teachers of English membership magazine.