Penn State President Eric J. Barron welcomed graduates, families and friends to the livestream of Spring 2020 Commencement ceremony on the afternoon of May 9, 2020. The broadcast also included live remarks from Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas Jones, along with a variety of videotaped features and special guest appearances.
The Nittany Lion Shrine basks in the early morning sunlight on a crisp, autumn day. The shrine, cut from a 13-ton block of limestone by Heinz Warneke and Joseph Garatti, was dedicated in October of 1942 and celebrated it's 77th birthday Oct. 24.
Clay Kuzmin, a staff member with Drug Free Sports, hands off a COVID-19 saliva test kit to one of the many Penn State students who have made their way to the Bryce Jordan Center for free, pre-departure testing throughout the week.
Don't miss the open house for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State York on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 1-3 p.m. at Penn State York. Meet other members, join the organization and learn about the classes offer. In this course, Lyn Bergdoll, executive director of the Belmont Theater, teachers Broadway at the Belmont.
A team of people showing that they care is how Alexis Feeser, a senior at Penn State York, describes the upcoming donation drive sponsored by several student organizations who have joined forces with the Impact Foundation of the York Suburban Education Fund (YSEF). The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Club, the Multicultural Club, and the Lion Ambassadors hope to make a difference by collecting useful items for those in need, Nov. 8-19.
Collecting items for those in need, Madison Forbes, left, and Sweeta Rasiyan, right, are two of the leaders for the upcoming donation drive at Penn State York. Three student groups are working with the York Suburban Impact Foundation to collect items to distribute in the York area.
A new bachelor of science degree in information technology will be offered beginning in the fall 2021 semester. The degree will replace the existing bachelor of science degree in information sciences and technology, which will be phased out over the next four years.
Penn State York Walk A Mile in Her Shoes team surpassed its $2,000 goal. Proceeds from the walk go to the YWCA of York and its programs to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.
The 19-member Walk A Mile Team from Penn State York raised $2,558 and surpassed their goal of $2,000. The event is sponsored by the YWCA of York and proceeds go to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
