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Sisters and Penn State Berks graduates Cory Varona-Corniel, left, and Nicol Varona Cancelmo have launched their own hair care company, DN Organics, with the assistance of the Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State.

Impact the World

Philanthropy helps Penn State and Penn Staters to impact the world

"A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence" concluded on June 30, raising more than $2.2 billion for the three key imperatives of a modern land-grant institution: opening the doors of higher education to students from every background; creating transformative experiences for both students and citizens; and impacting the larger world through research, outreach and service. While the nearly $844.5 million raised for the last imperative advanced a wide range of priorities across the University, the campaign focused attention on three opportunities for impact: economic development, resource security, and human health.
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Ivyside Dance Ensemble

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble will perform with Allied Motion Dance Company at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 10 and 11, in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

Casey Hess

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Penn State Altoona student-athlete Casey Hess (Annville, PA/Annville-Cleona) was chosen as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in men’s tennis on Monday, Oct. 10.

Jack DiTrani

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Penn State Altoona men’s golfer Jack DiTrani (Hinsdale, IL/Benet Academy) was selected the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s (AMCC) Golfer of the Week on Monday, Oct. 10.

Casey Hess

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Penn State Altoona student-athlete Casey Hess (Annville, PA/Annville-Cleona) was chosen as the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in men’s tennis on Monday, Oct. 10.