Impact

Berks Virtual Open House.

Penn State Berks to hold virtual admissions event

Penn State Berks will hold a virtual admissions event for high school juniors from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17. This webinar will allow prospective students and their families the opportunity to connect with campus experts and current students.
Greglynn Gibbs, chemistry research support technician and lab manager at Penn State Berks.

Gibbs leads after-school chemistry program

The Penn State Berks Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society has partnered with the Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society to offer a virtual after-school chemistry enrichment program for middle and high school students via Zoom.
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Addressing stigma and discrimination one story at a time

The Story Powered Initiative is a newly relaunched, nationally focused initiative that addresses stigma and discrimination through sharing individual stories surrounding the opioid epidemic, founded and led by assistant professor of criminal justice and Consortium to Combat Substance Abuse-affiliated faculty member Glenn Sterner.
Kaiya Kizuki

Penn State Berks snowboarder emerges victorious

Although the recent 2021 FIS Snowboard World Championship in Rogla, Slovenia, took place during a global pandemic, Penn State Berks junior Kaiya Kizuka emerged victorious -- finishing second among American women and emerging as the fastest American female on the red course in the Giant Slalom event. She also took third place among American female snowboarders in the Parallel Slalom.
New Business partners Verde Mantis and TheGreekGrid.

Verde Mantis partners with TheGeekGrid

Verde Mantis, a coworking company that emerged from the Penn State Berks LaunchBox, is partnering with TheGeekGrid Studios to bring a Fallout 76 life-size suit of armor to life in preparation for the upcoming PA S.T.E.A.M. Fest on Aug. 21-22.
Welcome to College

Penn State Berks launches 'Welcome to College' tool

Many prospective students are anxious about choosing the best college for their academic and social needs. To help students make that important decision, Penn State Berks has launched “Welcome to College,” a tool that allows prospective students to connect with current Penn State Berks students.