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Expanding our relationships with Hispanic and Latino communities

The Hispanic and Latino population of the City of Reading is up more than 10% since 2010. Here's what we're doing to meet the needs of this growing population.

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Landmark estate commitment will strengthen STEM programming at Penn State Berks

Following a successful career at ExxonMobil Chemical, Penn State alumna Melissa Daniels Foster has made a $1.25 million estate commitment to support dynamic learning opportunities in fields related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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Chancellor Pyati interview on workforce and community development

In an interview with "Invest: Philadelphia," Radha Pyati, chancellor of Penn State Berks, emphasized the university’s commitment to workforce development, community engagement, and inclusive excellence. “Our influence is growing in Pennsylvania, and we’re aiming to elevate it nationally over time,” Pyati said.