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Cyber Lions

Berks Cyber Lions help older adults with security

Senior citizens are a frequent target of online scams and phishing attacks. A group of Penn State Berks students majoring in Information Sciences and Technology and Security and Risk Analysis, under the moniker “Cyber Lions.”
Coasty

Startup develops product through Berks Launchbox

For Coasty, reducing pollution in the earth's waterways is a priority. Founded in 2018 by partners Shanna Henry and Petros Pappalas, the company is committed to providing high quality alternatives to single-use plastic straws with their biodegradable paper straws.
PS Seal HUB

Penn State to recognize class of 2020 with virtual commencement ceremony

In response to the growing coronavirus pandemic, orders from the state government and recommendations from global public health organizations, Penn State will hold its spring 2020 commencement ceremony via livestream on May 9. The virtual ceremony will recognize all Penn State undergraduate students and all graduate students in the Penn State Graduate School.
COVID Face shield

Berks alum designs face shield component for COVID-19

To help during the COVID-19 crisis, Penn State Berks alumnus and entrepreneur Joe Sinclair's Reading-based 3D-printer manufacturing business, Verde Mantis, has created a design that is being used to print the component of face shields that holds the translucent shield in place.
PEE Donation

Penn State Berks donates PPE to health network

With cases of the coronavirus increasing daily in Berks County, the need for medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) is also growing exponentially. Penn State Berks answered that call with a large donation of items.
Berks online open house

Penn State Berks to hold virtual admissions event

Penn State Berks will hold a virtual admissions event for high school juniors on Saturday, April 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. This webinar will allow prospective students and their families the opportunity to connect with campus experts and current students.