Penn State Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and Penn State Berks hosted the Berks County Community-Driven Research Day on May 14, 2025. Community-engaged research creates better results by encouraging collaboration between researchers and community partners throughout the research process. The event's facilitated discussions provided Berks County community leaders the opportunity to connect with Berks County health leaders and providers and Penn State faculty from Berks, University Park, Harrisburg, and Hershey campuses who share similar community health interests.
Meet Shantelle Duarte, an honors student whose passion for culture and history led her from a vibrant Latino household in Berks County to the streets of Mexico City. In this inspiring student spotlight, Shantelle shares how she overcame financial challenges, embraced new experiences abroad, and found her place at Penn State Berks through support, community, and cultural connection.
La mejor manera de descubrir si Penn State Berks es la universidad ideal para ti es visitándonos. Nuestra comunidad universitaria multilingüe está aquí para ayudarte en cada paso del camino. ¡Únete a la familia Penn State hoy mismo! Somos Penn State Berks 💙🤍🐾
The Startup Spark Award, issued by Penn State's Inc.U, recognizes one Penn State campus applicant with a $1,000 prize for exceptional innovation and potential. This award represents the spark of innovation that fuels bold ideas, inspiring student entrepreneurs across Penn State campuses to take their next big leap. This year, Brandon Everett, Penn State Berks student and founder of Bapanada Catering, won the award. Bapanada is redefining affordable, grab-and-go dining by addressing food security and accessibility in communities.
Learn more about the FAFSA, understanding the aid that has been offered to you, the types of aid available, options to finance the gap, and next steps including giving your parent(s) Delegated Access.
With the Invent Penn State effort, the University is looking to leverage its locations, expertise, research and technology to foster entrepreneurship across the Commonwealth.
A message from Penn State President Eric Barron on ‘Back to State’ plans, which call for flexible, adaptable schedule with classes and activities converting to remote delivery on Nov. 20.
In the face of severe financial impacts to the University brought on by the global coronavirus pandemic, on April 23 Penn State President Eric J. Barron announced some salary adjustments; a 3% across-the-board cut to university budgets in the next fiscal year; and his intention to work with the Board of Trustees to freeze tuition for the 2020-21 academic year to limit student costs.
