Chancellor and Dean Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry offers remarks to the Penn State Altoona community regarding the recent tragic death of George Floyd and the events that have ensued across our country.
For the past three years, WPSU, Penn State University Park’s local NPR and PBS affiliate station, and the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) have collaborated to host the statewide Inc.U undergraduate student startup competition. The competition culminates in the six finalists competing head-to-head on the live “Shark Tank-style” TV show, "The Investment."
Patricia Jabbeh Wesley has had her sixth collection of poetry reviewed by multiple critics and literary scholars since its publication in February 2020.
John Eicher, assistant professor of history at Penn State Altoona, received a Project Development Grant from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).
Jerry Zolten, professor of communication arts and sciences and integrative arts at Penn State Altoona, served as an adviser, contributor and interviewee for "Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul," which has received a regional Edward R. Murrow award and is nominated for a Peabody.
Penn State alumnus Dennis McDonald has made a $1.6 million gift—through an estate commitment and outright support—to promote student opportunities within Penn State Altoona, the Smeal College of Business, the University Libraries and the Penn State Blue Band.
The Penn State alumni family grew by more than 15,000 this past weekend as the University recognized its spring 2020 graduates in a livestreamed commencement ceremony, which took place on Saturday, May 9.
The ceremony recognizes the many accomplishments of its NCAA Division III student-athletes within their respective sports, as well as in the classroom and community.
The University's virtual commencement ceremony is set for Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Additional recognitions will be available on Penn State Altoona's Commencement page.
The annual Student Awards Ceremony — celebrating achievements in scholarship, service, creative activity, student life, athletics, and more — is now available to view online.
