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A group of people in outdoor gear wade through a shallow, muddy stream surrounded by lush green vegetation, conducting field research with nets and collection trays.

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U.S. and University of Cape Coast students, along with four faculty mentors, collect dragonflies and aquatic invertebrates in a stream in western Ghana.

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Penn State Altoona Athletics launches ‘Varsity A Club’

The "Varsity A Club" at Penn State Altoona aims to connect with stakeholders to build a better future for student-athletes, while celebrating their success in and out of the classroom. Additionally, the club seeks to enhance the visibility of and provide support for the college's 18 NCAA Division III athletics programs.
A group of people in outdoor gear wade through a shallow, muddy stream surrounded by lush green vegetation, conducting field research with nets and collection trays.

Penn State Altoona professors participate in dragonfly research in Ghana

Two Penn State Altoona faculty have returned to Ghana, Africa, this summer as part of a group conducting research on dragonflies. This is the second year for the research, which takes place through the Department of Conservation Biology and Entomology of the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
Art gallery wall with three colorful abstract paintings, including bold red, graffiti-style, and vibrant fantasy-themed works.

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An exhibition of work by Penn State Altoona alumni is on display through Sept. 21 in the McLanahan and Sheetz Galleries of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.