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Penn State Berks's Lion Shrine as seen from above

Penn State Berks introduces new, mobile-friendly online visitor maps

Visitors to Penn State Berks will find it easier to navigate their way around campus with the launch of a new, enhanced online map.

Students dancing at the Multicultural Fashion Show

Penn State Berks celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Starting in mid-September, the college will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and host a variety of events.

Gabriela Gonzalez-Magana a computer engineering major at Penn State Berks

Langan LaunchBox connects intern with startup company

Thanks to a series of connections made possible by the Penn State Berks Langan LaunchBox, computer engineering major Gabriela Gonzalez-Magana completed a summer internship with PeopleJoy.

An Apple Watch and a pair of running shoes

'Keeping Pace' with Technology

Dr. V, a Berks professor, and two students studied the walking-step accuracy of the Apple Watch 1.

Vibrant campus life awaits students at Berks

At Penn State Berks, students have the opportunity to create a college experience unlike any other.

Odhner and his fellow engineers prepare to launch their rocket.

'Rocket Man'

Kale Odhner and his fellow Penn State Berks students took their senior capstone project all the way to the "Sugar Shot to Space" in California’s Mojave Desert in hopes of breaking a world record for altitude with a sugar-fueled rocket.

Shot of "The Woods" sign outside the residence halls on campus

Come “home” to the residence halls at Penn State Berks

At Penn State Berks, we’re all about community and that starts with where you live, eat, and sleep. On-campus housing serves 800+ students in two great living options: The Village and The Woods.

Penn State startup Trimatis converting plastic waste into 3D printer filament

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, as it’s more formally known, has enabled innovations in manufacturing and production. However, it’s also contributing to the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste that's been generated since 1950. Penn State startup Trimatis LLC believes it can help combat this problem by converting plastic waste into 3D printing filament.

Author Bárbara Mujica to speak at Berks

Penn State Berks will host Barbara Mujica, award-winning author, scholar and past president of the Association of Hispanic Classical Theater, as part of Hispanic Heritage month.

Berks host Latin Fest as part of Hispanic Heritage month.

Berks hosts Latin Fest

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Penn State Berks will host its annual Latin Fest, an annual celebration that allows students to learn more about the Latino culture and festivities while enjoying delicious food and a live performance.

Berks 60th anniversary mural installation

Berks presents 60th anniversary mural installation

As part of its 60th anniversary celebration throughout 2018, Penn State Berks will present a special mural installation that highlights the college’s commitment to diversity, research and growth.

Board approves architect for Beaver Community Center project at Penn State Berks

With a continuously increasing student population and the need to support various programs, the Penn State Board of Trustees approved Atkin Olshin Schade Architects of Philadelphia, as the architect for the Beaver Community Center at Penn State Berks on Sept. 14.

Bessey named station commander at Penn State Berks

Lt. John Bessey, who previously served as interim lieutenant at Penn State Abington, has been named station commander of University Police at Penn State Berks, effective Sept. 17.

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