Celebrities hold sway in politics, researchers at Penn State said, and often weigh in on matters that can become political. Here, the cast of "Ted Lasso" joined Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, third from left, for a press briefing on March 20, 2023, at the White House. The cast visited the White House to discuss the importance of mental health.
James McCarty, far left, received a bachelor degree in applied psychology from Penn State Berks in 2013 and a master degree in higher education from Penn State World Campus in 2016. He has forged a successful career in college admissions, having worked for Penn State Berks and now the Johns Hopkins University School of Education.
James McCarty, who received both his bachelor and master degrees from Penn State and works in college admissions, said he has benefited significantly from his longstanding association with the University.
Clockwise, top left: Lisa Chewning, associate professor of corporate communication, Penn State Abington; Timothy Smalarz, college registrar, Penn State Abington; Kelly Munly, associate professor of human development and family studies, Penn State Altoona; Ike Shibley, associate professor of chemistry, Penn State Berks; Alison Bonner, assistant teaching professor of mathematics, Penn State Lehigh Valley; Debbie Gaydos, assistant teaching professor of mathematics, Penn State Greater Allegheny; Timothy Lawlor, professor of physics, Penn State Brandywine.
Penn State Berks 2024 alumna Angela Bonopane, left, earned the Best Undergraduate Research Paper Award from the Pennsylvania Academy of Criminal Justice Educators (PACJE) – a statewide organization of faculty, practitioners and students in criminal justice.
Sarah Hartman-Caverly, reference and instruction librarian at Berks Thun Library, Penn State Berks, received the inaugural HxA Community Excellence Award from the Heterodox Academy (HxA), a nonprofit organization composed of higher education faculty, staff and students committed to advancing the principles of open inquiry, viewpoint diversity and constructive disagreement.
Sarah Hartman-Caverly, reference and instruction librarian at Berks Thun Library, Penn State Berks, received the inaugural HxA Community Excellence Award from the Heterodox Academy (HxA), a nonprofit organization composed of higher education faculty, staff and students committed to advancing the principles of open inquiry, viewpoint diversity and constructive disagreement.
