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New collaboration expands educational opportunities in Pennsylvania

Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration aimed at expanding educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and removing barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education. 
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Catching up with Keith Karnish, class of 2008

Penn State York English alumnus, Keith Karnish, found his academic footing through mentorship and engaging coursework. He grew from a struggling high school student to a professional screenwriter through working hard and finding support from English faculty at Penn State York.
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Plan your summer schedule now at Penn State York

Penn State York is offering two six-week summer sessions and registration is open. The first summer session begins Monday, May 13, and continues through Friday, June 21. The second session begins on Wednesday, June 26, and continues through Wednesday, Aug. 7.
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Penn State York breaks campus record for THON

Penn State York students broke the campus' fundraising record for THON. The group traveled to the Bryce Jordan Center to take part in THON Weekend 2024, Feb. 16-18, and supported dancers and celebrated the yearlong fundraising event in support of children and their families battling pediatric cancer.
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Penn State York seeks advising award nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023-24 Penn State York Academic Advising Award. Students may submit nominations for the award, which is presented at the Academic Awards Program in April. The deadline for submissions is March 22.
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2024 President's Concert set for March 23 at Penn State York's Pullo Center

The Penn State Alumni Association will continue its long-standing partnership with the College of Arts and Architecture to host the 2024 President’s Concert. The concert will feature talented students from the School of Music and is set for Saturday, March 23, at the Pullo Center in York. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., with a reception preceding the performance at 6 p.m.