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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

College of Ag SciencesCollege of Ag Sciences Feed

Penn State food scientists discover new life stage for common pathogen

Listeria under a microscope.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences have discovered new information about a common but dangerous germ's life cycle that could change the way foods are processed.
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Don't forget food safety when buying food from volunteer organizations

Friday, June 04, 2010

For many, summer evokes memories of chowing down on barbeque chicken hot off the grill at the church picnic, needing a handful of napkins to get through a sloppy pork sandwich at the fire hall dinner, or gobbling a juicy cheeseburger at a youth baseball game. While these meals served at outdoor events are a wonderful way for volunteer groups to raise money and socialize, there are a few organizations that may not be using the most sanitary food practices, according to a food-safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Student Stories: Animal Sciences major has unique cowboy internship

Levi Smith at work as a head wrangler.
Thursday, March 05, 2009

Ditching the desk and starched, white lab coat for a summer internship out on the rugged mountains and dusty trails at the Rawah Guest Ranch in Colorado, Levi Smith found that for anyone interested in working with animals, the perfect office may, in fact, be where the deer and the antelope still play. (more)

Student Stories: Ag sciences education took him to auto industry

Javier Moreno in New York City. An education in the Agricultural Sciences has served him well.
Thursday, March 05, 2009

Javier Moreno of Culebra, Puerto Rico, decided in high school to dedicate his life to the study of the agricultural sciences because he dreamed of making a difference in people's lives. So it seemed only natural for him to attend Penn State. (more)

Feeder calves fetch higher price thanks to Pennsylvania Calf Pool

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Eight thousand calves were sold for premium prices last year through a program that is helping to increase profits for Pennsylvania beef producers. (more)

Penn State plays big role at State Farm Show

Friday, December 19, 2008

The many faces of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will be evident at the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 10-17 in Harrisburg. The showpiece will be an expanded exhibit with educational stage presentations, but the college's presence will be felt throughout the sprawling Farm Show Complex. (more)