Penn State Berks is showing support for the members of Berks Benefitting THON who are representing the college at THON, the University’s dance marathon which benefits families battling pediatric cancer. From 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in Perkins Student Center Lion’s Den, the campus community will gather to wish the dancers well. The send-off is open to the public.
Prospective and admitted students will get a sampling of what classes are like at the college during the "Academic Experience at Penn State Berks" event on Monday, Feb. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This event begins in the Franco Building, room 101. Attendees are asked to register in advance.
Penn State Berks recently honored Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with on- and off-campus service projects and an award dinner, held during the late civil rights leader’s birthday week.
Penn State’s Environmental Health and Safety team will host virtual and in-person events for the University’s research and academic community as part of its Lab Safety Awareness Week initiative, Feb. 9-13.
Nearly 700 students earned a place on the Penn State Berks fall 2025 dean’s list. To earn a dean’s list designation, students must end the semester with a 3.5 grade-point average or higher.
Penn State Berks will hold its inaugural AI in Manufacturing Summit on Friday, Feb. 6, bringing together faculty experts, industry leaders and cutting-edge technology professionals for a day of collaboration, insight and hands-on learning. This event is targeted to small- and medium-sized manufacturers and technology professionals. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
Visiting a college campus is the best way for students to decide whether it’s the right place for them. Prospective students and their families can do just that through the Penn State Berks Saturday Tour event, a campus tour with a brief introduction to admissions, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 31. This event will begin in Room 101 of the Franco Building.
Events and activities commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. will be held over the next few weeks at several Penn State campuses. The theme for 2026 is "Undaunted Hope."
Sixteen new Penn State Berks practical nursing program graduates crossed the stage during the Penn State Berks fall commencement on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Santander Arena. The students earned their certificates in practical nursing and are eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse, or NCLEX-PN.
