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Group of students wearing "Not One More" gear in Harrisburg.

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‘Not One More: A Peace and Justice Project,’ a collaboration between Penn State Berks and community outreach programs in Berks County, was recognized on the House Floor, along with Pennsylvania State Representative Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 23. 

Photo of David Thun

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Penn State Berks mourns the loss of David L. Thun, a close friend and champion of the college, who passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 87.

Chancellor Pyati holds a baseball while posing with a hound dog baseball mascot

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For two years now, Chancellor Pyati has thrown out the ceremonial first pitch at Penn State Berks Night at the Reading Fightin' Phils. Here she is posing with Blooper the Hound Dog after her pitch in September 2024.

Chancellor Pyati stands at pasta station in Tully's while speaking with a student

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At the start of each semester, Chancellor Pyati has been serving students dinner at Tully's dining hall. This year, she served noodles from Tully's newly renovated kitchen and pasta bar!

A parent, student, Chancellor Pyati and the Nittany Lion mascot move items into the residence halls

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Move-in day is a big deal for our first-year students, but Chancellor Pyati has made it a point to help first-year students feel at ease and at home in Penn State Berks' living and learning community.

Chancellor Pyati holds microphone in front of signage reading "Investing in America"

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In July 2024, Penn State Berks had the honor of hosting U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, National Climate Advisor and Assistant to the President Ali Zaidi, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding as they held a roundtable at the campus focused on major investments in climate-smart agriculture and conservation. Here, Chancellor Pyati welcomes attendees to the gathering.