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Jonathan C. O'Harrow

Jonathan C. O'Harrow

(He, Him, His)
Director, Strategic Communications
[email protected]
Smith Building, E103
Michele Bettwy

Michele D. Bettwy

(She, Her, Hers)
Executive and Event Planning Assistant, Strategic Communications
Education Programming Coordinator, Youth Outreach
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814-949-5160
Smith Building, E103
Marissa Carney

Marissa R. Carney

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Media and Public Relations Coordinator, Strategic Communications
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Misty Wilt

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Graphic Designer, Strategic Communications
Part-time Instructor, Visual Arts
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Penn State Altoona faculty’s podcast features filmmaker Terrell Dorsey

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Penn State Altoona’s Avana Sayles earns AMCC Athlete of the Week honor

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Penn State Altoona biology students spread joy with Jared Box Project donation

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Penn State Altoona professor’s book helps WWII veteran earn Legion of Honor

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Students inducted into Penn State Altoona’s communications honor society

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Four Altoona women’s volleyball student-athletes receive CSC academic honors

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