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

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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

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Campus names new director of development

Maureen S. Joly, director of development at Penn State Lehigh Valley
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Maureen S. Joly of Allentown, Pa., has accepted the position as director of development at Penn State Lehigh Valley. In this position, Joly will be responsible for overseeing and managing all fundraising efforts for the campus.

Joly has 18 years of experience in development and fundraising in the Lehigh Valley. Prior to her appointment, she was the director of development for the Allentown Symphony Association, and has worked for other nonprofit organizations including Grace Montessori School and Sacred Heart Hospital. (more)

Scott Gartner joins School of International Affairs

Scott Gartner
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The newest School of International Affairs (SIA) faculty member, Scott Gartner, is a scholar of conflict mediation and empirical studies of conflict and war. "International affairs professionals must understand the latest evidence-based methods of evaluating the cost of war, nature of violence, and dynamics of civil unrest. I am pleased to bring this perspective to the classroom," said Gartner, professor of international affairs at Penn State. (more)

Design education expert takes post as Architecture Department head

Mehrdad Hadighi is the new head of the Department of Architecture and Chair in Integrative Design in the H. Campbell and Eleanor R. Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, effective spring 2012.
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Mehrdad Hadighi, an architect that Wallpaper called one of the 25 "most intriguing, innovative and intrepid architects" in the world, is the new head of the Department of Architecture and Chair in Integrative Design in the H. Campbell and Eleanor R. Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Penn State College of Arts and Architecture, effective spring 2012. (more)

Sandy Feather named new director of enrollment management at PSWS

Sandy Feather, director of enrollment management at Penn State Worthington Scranton
Friday, January 13, 2012

Sandy Feather has been promoted to director of enrollment management at Penn State Worthington Scranton.

Feather has been employed at Penn State Worthington Scranton since 2005. As associate director of enrollment management and admissions, she was responsible for establishing several new programs at the campus, such as Partners in Success, the Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Academy, and instituted program target marketing and middle school outreach efforts to enhance Worthington Scranton's overall student recruitment and retention goals. (more)

Penn State Worthington Scranton hires new instructional designer

Griff Lewis, new instructional designer at Penn State Worthington Scranton
Friday, January 13, 2012

Mary-Beth Krogh-Jespersen, chancellor, has announced that Griff Lewis is the new instructional designer at Penn State Worthington Scranton.

In his new position, Lewis will be responsible for developing instructional design services, materials, and delivery methods at the campus; integrating technology into teaching, learning, and research activities; and collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and administrators in developing instructional materials for projects and delivery.
(more)

Kwater named new chief nursing officer

Sherry Kwater
Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Sherry Kwater was recently named chief nursing officer for Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She replaces Donna Reck who left the organization in June. (more)

Gray appointed as senior vice president for Finance and Business

David J. Gray, senior vice president for Finance and Business at Penn State.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

David J. Gray has been named senior vice president for Finance and Business at Penn State effective Feb. 6, 2012, subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees at the January meeting. Gray will oversee the division, which includes the offices of Physical Plant, Human Resources, University Police, Investment Management, Auxiliary and Business Services, Corporate Controller, Legal Services and Commonwealth Campus Business Operations, as well as lead financial, endowment, business and administrative activities at all Penn State campuses. (more)

Penn College names director of student affairs administration

Bradley M. Webb, director of student affairs administration at Penn College.
Thursday, December 01, 2011

Bradley M. Webb was appointed director of student affairs administration at Pennsylvania College of Technology. His responsibilities include initiating programs and services in such diverse areas as parents initiatives, assessment and community involvement. (more)

Libraries enhance services to World Campus

Debora Cheney
Thursday, December 01, 2011

Librarian Debora Cheney has been appointed head of Library Services to the World Campus/Penn State Online. Cheney will be responsible for developing and sustaining the University Libraries' strategic and administrative relationship with the World Campus and the online and e-learning programs of the University's colleges and campuses. (more)

Kennett takes the helm in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Mary Kennett, professor in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Mary Kennett, professor in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named interim head of the department, effective immediately. Also the director of the university's Animal Resource Program, Kennett succeeds Vivek Kapur, who is now associate director for strategic initiatives in the Penn State Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. (more)