John Eicher, associate professor of history at Penn State Altoona, published an article on the 1918 influenza pandemic in the journal Contemporary European History. The article concludes that the average Europeans who endured the 1918 influenza pandemic had no idea it was a pandemic in real time.
The latest book by Todd Davis, professor of English and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, has been named a finalist for a Midwest Book Award through the Midwest Independent Publishers Association.
Penn State Altoona faculty members Brian Onishi, associate professor of philosophy, and Jeff Stoyanoff, assistant professor of English and of women's, gender and sexuality studies, released a new episode of their podcast, "Horror Joy," exploring '90s slasher films.
Four students from the Integrated Social Sciences Research Lab at Penn State Altoona worked with faculty from the Douglas W. Pollock Center at Penn State Harrisburg and representatives from the Pennsylvania State Police, Penn State Health and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute to provide a free crisis management training workshop to first responders and community members.
Members of Penn State Altoona’s Integrated Social Science Research Lab enjoyed success at the annual Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference held in Erie on Saturday, April 26.
The beginner adult rhythm tap class is perfect for those new to tap dance. It offers a comprehensive introduction to basic steps, rhythmic progressions and dynamic combinations.
Penn State Altoona has announced the student marshals for spring 2025 commencement. Student marshals are chosen to represent their graduating class based on outstanding academic achievement.
Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Penn State Today spring photo contest! We received an incredible selection of photos showcasing spring at Penn State. The winning photo was submitted by Bethany Stitzer, an undergraduate student studying biomedical engineering at University Park, and highlights spring blossoms surrounding Old Main on a quiet April morning. See more top submissions, as selected by Penn State Today editors, in this photo gallery.
Brian Onishi, associate professor of philosophy at Penn State Altoona, was selected as a 2025 Marc Sanders Foundation Philosophy in Media Fellow. As part of the fellowship, he will spend three days in New York City this summer at a workshop dedicated to promoting public academia through podcasting.
