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George Grant Jr.

George Grant Jr. named chancellor of Penn State Berks

George Grant Jr., professor and dean of the College of Community and Public Service at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, has been named chancellor of Penn State Berks, following a national search. Grant will begin his appointment on Jan. 4, 2021.
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Artificial intelligence takes center stage at Nittany AI Challenge Celebration

The Penn State community is invited to virtually attend the Nittany AI Challenge Celebration, where nine student teams will present their minimum viable product for a chance to share in the remaining pool of $25,000 in funding. Saqib Shaikh, software engineering manager and project lead for the Seeing AI project at Microsoft, will be the keynote speaker. The event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 via Zoom.
“What Will Be the New Normal?" roundtable discussion

Penn Staters of color imagine a 'new normal' for diversity, equity, inclusion

In the second of a three-part series of roundtable discussions titled “Toward Racial Equity at Penn State: Social Difference, Social Equity and Social Change,” faculty members, staff, University leaders and students of color shared their experiences within a predominately white university setting and their visions for the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Penn State.
Freyberger Virtual Exhibit

Freyberger Gallery to hold virtual exhibitions

The Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery has announced that it will hold a series of virtual exhibitions this fall in accordance with the CDC’s recommendations on social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Jonathan Kukta, director of housing and food services at Penn State Berks, Lehigh Valley and Schuylkill campuses

Kukta named 2020 NACAS East Rising Star

Jonathan Kukta, director of housing and food services at Penn State Berks, Lehigh Valley, and Schuylkill campuses was recently honored with the 2020 National Association of College Auxiliary Services East Rising Star Award.
Food Services launches Penn State Eats mobile ordering

Food Services launches Penn State Eats mobile ordering

Last week, Penn State’s Food Services launched Penn State Eats mobile ordering. The new mobile ordering system, integrated through the recently launched Penn State Go app, under the Dining tab. The new mobile ordering app allows students, faculty, staff and guests the option to order food from their mobile devices, providing them with a cashless and contactless food service experience.