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If you are a member of the media looking for an expert resource for a story, Penn State Altoona has more than 300 faculty members who are available to discuss a range of issues. To get the best possible information for your story, we ask that you arrange any interviews, speaking engagements, or requests for information through Marissa Carney, media relations coordinator, at [email protected] or 814-949-5105.

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If you are covering Penn State Altoona Athletics, please contact Conner Gilbert, sports information director.

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From the courts to campus

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King of the Court: The making of Penn State Altoona’s resident sport humanities scholar

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Stories of Courage

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Penn State Altoona inducts 15th Sheetz Fellows class

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Altoona’s Caleb Fries, Adam Chan sweep AMCC men's volleyball weekly awards

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Penn State Altoona student-athlete Nick Beard repeats as AMCC Player of the Week

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Penn State Altoona to host ScholarSphere workshop March 26

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Penn State Altoona faculty explore ‘The Shining’ in new podcast episode

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Penn State Altoona to exhibit artwork by visual arts senior Taylor Wheeler

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Theatre Production: 'The Oregon Trail'

Wolf Kuhn Theatre, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts 7:30 pm
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Panel discussion: 'Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.'

Fireside Lounge, Slep Student Center 12:00 pm
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ScholarSphere Workshop

202 Eiche Library 12:15 pm to 1:10 pm
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