Faculty Achievement

New Book examines Rwandan identity

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."

09/27/16

Stella receives 2016 Excellence in Advising Award Photo

Michael Stella, Senior Undergraduate Studies Adviser at Penn State Berks, receiving the 2016 Penn State Excellence in Advising Award with President Barron.

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Tami Mysliwiec works with a student researcher

GOING VIRAL: Mysliwiec advocates for student researchers

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. “Students are the future of research.”

Promotions in academic rank, effective July 1, 2016

The following is a list of academic promotions for tenured and tenure-line faculty members at Penn State, effective July 1, 2016.

05/23/16

Penn State announces fixed-term faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2016

Following is a list of fixed-term faculty promotions at Penn State, effective July 1, 2016.

05/23/16

Greenauer receives Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching

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.

05/12/16

Murphy investigates perspectives on drug addiction

Jennifer Murphy, associate professor of criminal justice at Penn State Berks recently published a book in which she investigates various perspectives on drug addiction.

09/30/15

Anne Clements gestures while looking at laptop during winning Open Innovation Challenge presentation

Open Innovation Challenge winner named

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.

04/02/15

Rodríguez Mourelo conducts research on Cuban writers

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.

03/11/15

Sanford honored for 25 years of service at Berks

David Sanford, associate professor of horticulture, was recently honored for 25 years of service to Penn State Berks. During that time, he has seen many changes at the campus but the one thing that has not changed is his love for teaching.

10/08/14

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