Randall Fegley, associate professor of history and politics at Penn State Berks, examines the concept of myth and trauma as experienced by Rwandans and how Rwanda is viewed by the outside world in his new book, "A History of Rwandan Identity and Trauma: The Mythmakers’ Victims."
Michael Stella, Senior Undergraduate Studies Adviser at Penn State Berks, receiving the 2016 Penn State Excellence in Advising Award with President Barron.
When you walk into Dr. Tami Mysliwiec’s biological laboratory, you will find her surrounded by students, working on research. “Our job is to train student scientists,” states Mysliwiec.
Dr. Nathan Greenauer, assistant professor of applied psychology at Penn State Berks, was one of six Penn State faculty members to receive the 2016 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Jennifer Murphy, associate professor of criminal justice at Penn State Berks recently published a book in which she investigates various perspectives on drug addiction.
Each year, Penn State honors several members of its faculty and staff for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2015 Faculty/Staff Award recipients — 33 outstanding University employees and one program — reach across campuses, colleges and administrative units and exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn Staters reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service.
Ann Clements, associate professor of music education in the School of Music, wins the first annual Open Innovation Challenge, which is a high-profile speaking opportunity to present new innovative ideas about anything that enhances teaching and learning in higher education. Clements, whose idea involved creating a 3D Virtual Teaching Lab, was one of six finalists chosen from a pool of nearly 40 innovative ideas submitted to the Challenge.
For Belén Rodríguez Mourelo, author of "Encounters in Exile: Themes in the Narrative of the Cuban Diaspora," writing about Cuba is personal. The introduction to her book describes her grandfather’s experience in Cuba over a 40-year span, from 1912–1952.
