Twelve Penn State alumni will be honored for their outstanding professional accomplishments and named Alumni Fellows, the most prestigious designation given by the Penn State Alumni Association.
As Penn State Berks Athletics continues to grow, Jeff and Sue Berkel and their family recently made immediate and estate commitments totaling $100,000, representing the largest single gift in the program’s history.
Nearly 100 students earned a place on the Penn State Berks summer 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.
As part of the college’s ongoing efforts to engage with and support the local Hispanic and Latino communities, Penn State Berks will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, with a variety of vibrant events, educational presentations and cultural showcases. These events include dynamic speakers, Latin cuisine, music, dancing and much more. All events are free and open to the public and most are held at Penn State Berks, except "Connect & Inspire," which will be held at Centro Hispano in downtown Reading.
This summer, Penn State Berks held its inaugural Biology Ahead summer bridge program for incoming students interested in majoring in biology or a related life science. The goal of the program, which ran from July 6 to July 14, is to enhance academic preparedness and create a support system for a diverse group of students studying the biological sciences.
Penn State Berks supports workforce advancement through its continuing education division by offering comprehensive preparation courses for two prestigious industry certifications: the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) / SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
Penn State Berks will welcome approximately 400 first-year students to its residential community as part of the campus' annual orientation program beginning on Friday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students should refer to the campus map for move-in directions. Returning students will move in from Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24. Welcome Weekend programs and activities will be held from Aug. 22 through Aug. 24.
The Penn State Berks criminal justice program ‘paid it forward’ by collecting used graduation caps and gowns from the campus community during the spring semester. The collection was donated to the Berks County Jail System for its GED graduation ceremonies.
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute, in collaboration with Penn State Berks, recently hosted the 2025 Berks County Community-Driven Research Day at the Berks campus. The program showcased community voices and academic research coming together to tackle some of the most urgent health challenges in Berks County.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
