For Chancellor and Dean Radha Pyati, the success of Penn State Berks is inseparable from the success of the community it serves. Drawing on the University's land-grant mission, Pyati reflects on the campus's deep roots in Berks County and the importance of building partnerships that strengthen students, communities and the region as a whole.
A group led by Penn State researchers has received a $2 million Department of Energy grant to develop both a certificate program with microcredentials and a separate independent certification program for nuclear industry readiness. The group will also develop an outreach program for community education and to increase nuclear workforce participation.
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently announced the winners of its summer 2026 Lifestyle Pitch Competition. Twelve participants shared their vision, their story, and the customers they hope to serve while competing for prize money and receiving valuable feedback from the Berks LaunchBox adviser panel.
The Manufacturing Innovation and Learning Lab at Penn State Berks has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Manufacturing PA Innovation Program to provide students with the opportunity to collaborate with Brentwood Industries staff on real-world projects.
Mary Fitzpatrick, manager of Human Resources compliance and records management, and Erin Morton, Human Resources strategic partner supporting five Commonwealth Campuses, are the recipients of the 2026 Ray T. Fortunato Award for Excellence in Human Resources for their outstanding contributions to Penn State HR.
Thirty-one students earned Discovery Grants to help fund their summer research and projects, gaining the opportunity for valuable experience in the field, in the lab and abroad.
Visiting a college campus is the best way for students to determine whether it’s the right place for them. High school seniors and their families can do just that through the Penn State Berks Spend a Summer Morning Information Session from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Nearly 700 students earned a place on the Dean’s List at Penn State Berks for the spring semester. To earn a dean’s list designation, students must end the semester with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Penn State Berks is helping create pathways to higher education and career success for Latino students in the Greater Reading community through partnerships, early intervention programs and ongoing student support.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
