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NASA astronaut Eileen Collins

NASA astronaut to speak at Penn State Berks

NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, the first female to pilot a U.S. spacecraft with the Discovery shuttle flight in 1995, will reveal encouraging perspectives and insights on the leadership skills needed to break barriers and become a successful pioneer in any field when she speaks at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium at Penn State Berks.
Map of Belize

Berks Community opens door to different cultures

Theodore Ogaldez will give a presentation on Belize with assistance from Sharon Pitterson-Ogaldez, coordinator of Diversity and International Programs at Penn State Berks. The event will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 22.

Herman earns All-NEAC Third Team honors

Penn State Berks student and women's basketball player Kylie Herman has been rewarded for her strong play this past season by being named to the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Third Team.
Seip Carroll All NEAC

Nittany Lions place two on All-NEAC teams

Latrell Carroll was named the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Rookie of the Year and was joined by teammate Matt Seip on the All-NEAC Third Team, as announced by the league office on Thursday afternoon.
Spotted Lantern Fly

Berks center supports spotted lanternfly research

It all began when Penn State Berks Professor Michael Fidanza was approached in 2018 by researchers from the College of Agriculture Sciences who needed a site to conduct a preliminary investigation on the biology and life cycle of the spotted lanternfly.
Shape the Moment 2019 THON Logo

Alumni Chapter to present check for THON

The Berks County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will present a check to the Berks Benefiting THON student organization at their dancer send-off at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Perkins Student Center at Penn State Berks.