Still Life

A moment of levity: Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates celebrated with the Nittany Lion after commencement ceremonies, held May 5 at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa.

Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012

New graduates of Penn State's Eberly College of Science listened to the commencement address provided by United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu during spring 2012 graduation ceremonies held May 5 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus.

Spring commencement 2012 under way

A Moroccan farmer taught Penn State students about the properties of vetiver grass, including its ability to clean wastewater. The grass could be used as part of a solution to water-quality problems being experienced in Assoul, Morocco, where students spent time recently.

Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together

Anjelica Fortunato, left, and Jeffrey Lu reviewed for their Anatomy 129 final exam on May 1 on the HUB-Robeson Center Lawn on Penn State's University Park campus. Penn State students are preparing for and taking final exams throughout the week as spring semester 2012 comes to a close.

Finals Week Spring Semester 2012

Denae Taylor, right, tried on some electrical-safety gear with the help of Joe Dinardo, Supervisor of Facilty Resources at Penn State, during Penn State's annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 26. Denae is the granddaughter of Penn State Outreach employee Betty Lose, and attends Bellefonte Middle School.

Children explore career options at University Park

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Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium

Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium

Did They Get It Right? - RedTails

Did They Get It Right? - RedTails

Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012

Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal

Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Updates:
Penn State Promise

Board of Trustees launches new website

Faculty Senate recaps 2011-12 activity for Board of Trustees

Frazier provides update on Special Investigations Task Force

Board of Trustees meeting to be streamed live

Penn State donates more than $2.6 million to abuse prevention efforts

THON 2011 raises more than $9.5 million

THON 2011 dancer Ali Ingersoll finds a unique way to rest her feet during the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 20: a wall of the Bryce Jordan Center and back of her friend Bridget McNamara. For more photos, visit <a href=live.psu.edu/stilllife/2432 online." />

THON 2011 dancer Ali Ingersoll finds a unique way to rest her feet during the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 20: a wall of the Bryce Jordan Center and back of her friend Bridget McNamara. For more photos, visit live.psu.edu/stilllife/2432 online.

Credit: Andy Colwell February 20, 2011

Dancer Matthew Kaslow reacts to a letter received during Mail Call, which takes place early in the morning of Sunday, Feb. 20, the last day of THON 2011.

Dancer Matthew Kaslow reacts to a letter received during Mail Call, which takes place early in the morning of Sunday, Feb. 20, the last day of THON 2011.

Credit: Andy Colwell February 20, 2011

Levi Umbenhauer, 6, sits on friend Phil Koppenhaver's shoulders as he watches a video during Family Hour at THON 2011 on Sunday, Feb. 20. Levi's mom, Sara Miller, works with THON children at Pediatric Specialties at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, and he looks forward to attending THON each year.

Levi Umbenhauer, 6, sits on friend Phil Koppenhaver's shoulders as he watches a video during Family Hour at THON 2011 on Sunday, Feb. 20. Levi's mom, Sara Miller, works with THON children at Pediatric Specialties at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, and he looks forward to attending THON each year.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2011

Kevin Rupp tells the story of his daughter Felicia as his family, Larry, 13, Lucas, 8, Lexi, 11 and wife Deanna look on. The Rupps lost Felicia 12 years ago, but they return to THON every year because "she loved THON more than Christmas morning."

Kevin Rupp tells the story of his daughter Felicia as his family, Larry, 13, Lucas, 8, Lexi, 11 and wife Deanna look on. The Rupps lost Felicia 12 years ago, but they return to THON every year because "she loved THON more than Christmas morning."

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2011

Glenda Young holds her great-granddaughter Addison Bell during THON 2011 family hour on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20. Bell's mother is a Four Diamonds cancer survivor. The little girl was born a week before THON four years ago, and attended that one and every THON since.

Glenda Young holds her great-granddaughter Addison Bell during THON 2011 family hour on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20. Bell's mother is a Four Diamonds cancer survivor. The little girl was born a week before THON four years ago, and attended that one and every THON since.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2011

Sabrina Carruthers Parraga walks across the stage with her family to start off the THON 2011 family introductions during family hour on Sunday, Feb. 20. Parraga's first THON was in 1984. During family hour, every THON family in attendance is introduced.

Sabrina Carruthers Parraga walks across the stage with her family to start off the THON 2011 family introductions during family hour on Sunday, Feb. 20. Parraga's first THON was in 1984. During family hour, every THON family in attendance is introduced.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2011

Members of the crowd swayed arm-in-arm while watching a video during THON 2011 family hour on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20.

Members of the crowd swayed arm-in-arm while watching a video during THON 2011 family hour on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2011

THON committee members watch a video during THON 2011 family hour on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20.

THON committee members watch a video during THON 2011 family hour on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2011

Zach Jarrett and Chanteue Heggenstauer embrace as they sing "Angels Among Us" at the end of THON 2011 Family Hour on Sunday, Feb. 20. Chanteue was Zach's sister Courtney's best friend.

Zach Jarrett and Chanteue Heggenstauer embrace as they sing "Angels Among Us" at the end of THON 2011 Family Hour on Sunday, Feb. 20. Chanteue was Zach's sister Courtney's best friend.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2011

Atlas supporters in the crowd held up photos of their dancers near the end of THON 2011 on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Atlas supporters in the crowd held up photos of their dancers near the end of THON 2011 on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2011

Karisa Maxwell, a THON Public Relations captain, reacts as the THON 2011 fund-raising total is revealed.

Karisa Maxwell, a THON Public Relations captain, reacts as the THON 2011 fund-raising total is revealed.

Credit: Andy Colwell February 20, 2011

THON 2011 raised more than $9 million, which topped last year's total by more than $1 million. More photos coming soon.

THON 2011 raised more than $9 million, which topped last year's total by more than $1 million. More photos coming soon.

Credit: Annemarie Mountz February 20, 2011