Penn State University Libraries presented the 2025 Undergraduate Research Awards: Excellence in Information Literacy honors to 104 students at 20 undergraduate Penn State campuses this spring.
Penn State York has emerged as a leader in using Virtual Reality (VR) across disciplines to create immersive, hands-on learning experiences that boost student engagement and outcomes. With 25 VR headsets and widespread faculty support, the campus integrates VR into courses like biology, business and human development, offering students dynamic ways to explore complex topics.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 17 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Beth Montemurro, distinguished professor of sociology at Penn State Abington; Carlos Rosas, professor of art and digital arts and media design in the College of Arts and Architecture; and Noel Sloboda, professor of English and creative writing at Penn State York, have received the Alumni/Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and have been named 2025 Penn State Teaching Fellows. The Penn State Alumni Association, in conjunction with undergraduate and graduate governing bodies, established the award in 1988.
Margo DelliCarpini, Penn State vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor, will be leaving the University effective June 30 to take on a new position as the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at the College of New Jersey.
Entrepreneurs will have a chance to test out their ideas at the 2025 Idea TestLab, sponsored by the Launchboxes at Penn State Beaver, Harrisburg, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango and York.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
John “Murf” Murphy and Bryan England, veterans and student leaders at Penn State York, are helping fellow veterans transition to civilian life through the Penn State York Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter. Drawing upon their military backgrounds, they advocate for resources, community support, and career opportunities, ensuring veterans find purpose and success beyond service.
Associate Professor of Biology Anne Vardo-Zalik travels to the Hopland region of California every two years to conduct ecology research. When she presented the possibility of participating in research to fourth-year biology major Laine Rigel and third-year biology major Natalie Weigel, they said they knew they couldn’t pass on the opportunity.
