E. Michele Ramsey will deliver the keynote address at a conference celebrating the arts, humanities, and social sciences for students and faculty across the 14 universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).
Penn State Berks students collaborated with members of the Latino community to publish a book titled "Our City Inside Out: Changing Perceptions of Reading." A book launch will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Doubletree Hotel.
David L. Sanford, associate professor of ornamental horticulture at Penn State Berks, was recognized with the National Perennial Plant Association's Outstanding Service Award on July 30, at their annual symposium held in Chicago, Illinois.
The Berks LaunchBox will hold a special Meetup titled “Learn Trending, Trademarks and Traction” and a free bilingual four-week course on the basics of 3D printing and computer design.
Internationally acclaimed educator, lecturer, and author of this year’s Common Reading selection Saundra McGuire will visit Penn State Berks to discuss her book and share the tools and strategies.
Gabriela “Gabby” Gonzalez Magana is a Penn State senior majoring in computer engineering with a concentration in robotics. She emigrated to the United States from Mexico in 2011 at the age of 13. “Now, I am making plans to graduate with a B.S. in computer engineering from Penn State in December 2020 and want to earn a Ph.D. and work in industry," Magana said.
The Community-Engaged Research Core Faculty Fellowship Program matches a researcher with a mentor and protects work time for research — essential for a busy clinician helping patients or an educator teaching students. Community-engaged research meets the needs of the community by involving those who have an interest in improving health.
Beginning in mid-September, Penn State Berks will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and host a variety of events; each event is intended for a specific audience, including prospective and current students, the campus community, and the general public.
This fall, Penn State Berks welcomed 110 international students to the campus community. Of that number, 40 are new students. To help these students succeed, the college has implemented a variety of programs and events.
Actor and singer-songwriter Bryan Terrell Clark, best known for his starring role as George Washington in "Hamilton: An American Musical on Broadway," will visit Penn State Berks at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium.
