As Penn State’s 2018-19 academic year begins at all 24 locations, scattered across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the University's campuses continue to grow and change, and this year is no different.
Leaders from Penn State Altoona and the community cut the ribbon during a dedication ceremony for the newly renovated and expanded Adler Athletic Complex.
Artist Robbie Pepper, center, gets his photo taken within his own exhibit at Penn State Berks. The exhibit is part of Penn State Berks' 60th anniversary celebration throughout 2018. This is one of two projects that celebrate the college’s rich history through art.
Penn State President Eric Barron signs the Fayette LaunchBox wall of fame at the opening of the Fayette LaunchBox on April 11, 2018.
Marshall Welch III and his mother, Mary (left), are joined by his fiancée, Kristy Goss (right), Goss’ daughter Hutton Howard (center), and Welch’s daughter Abigail as they celebrate the dedication of the The Dr. Welch Workshop, a makerspace at Penn College named in memory of Dr. Marshall Welch Jr.
John Mason Jr. — an alumnus of Penn State Harrisburg, former associate dean for the College of Engineering, and former vice president for research and economic development at Auburn University — was appointed chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg.
Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider presents the vision for Corner CON 2018. The event aimed to create and build awareness of innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E), engage participants through collaborative ideation and begin to articulate action steps the campus will take to integrate I&E on and off campus so that students are prepared with skills necessary for the jobs and opportunities of the future. Corner CON was held at The Corner, the campus' new entrepreneurial center.
David Christiansen, associate vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and senior associate dean for academic programs at Penn State, was appointed chancellor of Penn State York, effective Aug. 1.