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Penn State Berks professor honored with Global Lifetime Achievement Award

After committing to 17 years of global service projects, Penn State Berks Professor of Agricultural Sciences Janelle Larson has been recognized for the impact she has made with the Penn State Global Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional achievement towards furthering the global vision of of the University.
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Penn State Berks students to participate in NSF research experiences

Two Penn State Berks students will conduct research related to drug exposure and ovarian cancer treatment as part of their U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates this summer. Daniel Abramov and Lauren Conrad, biochemistry and molecular biology majors who have conducted research at Penn State Berks, are also Schreyer Scholars and Penn State Berks Cohen-Hammel Fellows.   
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Commonwealth Campus faculty honored for excellence

Five faculty members were honored with awards at the end of the spring semester – three given by the University College for research, teaching and service, and two from the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses in recognition of innovative teaching practices to enhance student learning.

In photos: Penn State students gain knowledge, serve others during spring break

This gallery of photos shows the variety of ways Penn State students enriched their education in faraway places or participated in service projects in communities around the world during spring break. From providing hurricane relief in North Carolina to gaining hands-on international reporting experience in Kazakhstan, students took advantage of numerous experiential learning and service opportunities offered through the University.