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Firefighters battled a controlled blaze on the tarmac at Penn State's University Park Airport on May 23 during a full-scale emergency exercise. The exercise was designed to provide real-time training and recertification for emergency response personnel from around the Centre Region.

University Park Airport Emergency Response Exercise

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

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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

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PSU4PA: Penn State helps local company go national, improve lives

Monday, January 30, 2012

If not for Penn State, says Jack Wheeler, he'd be the owner of "a nice little cafe in a nice small town." Instead, his gluten-free bakery enjoys nationwide sales -- and the satisfaction that comes with improving the lives of others. Hear how Penn State helped turn this local Pennsylvania company into a national business. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)

Penn State Wilkes-Barre celebrates 26 years of quality camps

Hope Frantz and Bridget Gabriel made a new friend and camp last year and got hands-on experience learning about the lives, behaviors and needs of creatures that hatch from eggs.
Thursday, June 10, 2010

From Lego Land to a land of fairies and princesses, from sports to science and animals to art, Penn State Wilkes-Barre is offering 25 enrichment and five sports camps this summer, including five brand new camps, which are designed to appeal to every young mind. (more)

Fundraising golf tournament hosted by Penn State Wilkes-Barre society

Eric Schwartz (left), captain of the 2009 tournament champion team, and his teammates Dan Paley, Deric Zambino and Lorenzo Medico show off the 24-carat gold-plated buttons that will be attached to their Penn State Wilkes-Barre 'Masters' blazers.
Thursday, June 10, 2010

On Friday, July 16, the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Constituent Society will host its 15th annual Penn State "Masters" Golf Tournament at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top, Pa. (more)

Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduate gets job with Disney

Lisa DeSando, a native of Dallas, Pa., recently graduated from Penn State Wilkes-Barre with a degree in letters, arts, and sciences.
Thursday, June 10, 2010

Lisa DeSando, a native of Dallas, Pa., recently graduated from Penn State Wilkes-Barre with a degree in letters, arts, and sciences. On May 17, just two days after graduation, DeSando began her job with The Walt Disney Company. DeSando shared her story with Penn State Wilkes-Barre. (more)

Second Life workshop to take place at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Educators now have a new and exciting option when it comes to instructing students, Second Life (SL) -- a virtual world that has become a dominant entrant into the immersive, 3D marketplace for many colleges and universities. On Aug. 4, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education will host a Second Life workshop as just one of the many educational options the campus provides for area educators. (more)

Penn State Wilkes-Barre men's basketball earns national ranking

PSU Wilkes-Barre's Frank Peters (#14) goes up for a shot against PSU Schuylkill's Ted Styka (#23) and Paul Carey (#15).
Monday, January 25, 2010

According to the latest United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division II coaches' poll, the Penn State Wilkes-Barre men's basketball program is now the 16th-ranked team in the country. An overnight trip to the Pittsburgh area from Jan. 22 to 23, justified the Lions' lofty ranking, as they defeated 17th-ranked Penn State New Kensington 88-82 on Friday night. (more)

Penn State Worthington Scranton students and faculty help Haiti

Pictured above are Worthington Scranton students and faculty who paricipated in a recent Spin-a-Thon with the American Red Cross of Lackawanna County to raise money and awareness for the earthquake victims of Haiti.
Friday, January 22, 2010

Members of Penn State Worthington Scranton's Community Human Service Organization (CHSO) knew they had to do something when they heard of the devastating earthquake that recently hit Haiti, destroying buildings and killing thousands, especially when it became known that two of their fellow students have relatives who live in Haiti. So, they banded together and came up with two opportunities for themselves and the Worthington Scranton campus community to contribute to the relief that the American Red Cross is providing. (more)

Penn State students turn day off into day 'on'

Jackie Warnick-Piatt–PSU W-B Student Act Coord.; Chris Tweedy–Hillside Farms Dir. of Development; Nittany Lion; William Ritchie III–PSU W-B student; Suzanne Kelly–Hillside Farms board member; Chet Mozloom–Hillside Farms Exec. Dir.; Robert Danko–PSU W-B student; Guy Kroll–Hillside Farms Events Comm. Chair; Chuck Deome–Farm Mgr.; Amy Deome–Farmhand
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Penn State students may have had a day off from classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but for a group of students from six Penn State campuses, the day off became a day "on." On Jan. 18, Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosted the five northeast regional Penn State campuses for the second annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day "ON" community service event. (more)

Penn State Wilkes-Barre educator displays artwork in Soho

William Chickillo, Penn State Wilkes-Barre lecturer in visual arts.
Friday, December 11, 2009

Dalton artist and Penn State Wilkes-Barre faculty member William Chickillo recently exhibited numerous pieces of his artwork at the Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers showroom in New York City's Soho section. Chickillo's art was included as part of the company's "alternative gallery space" program, which features the work of local and national artists in their showrooms. (more)

Penn State Wilkes-Barre student wins arts award

Penn State Wilkes-Barre student Shannon Brace was recently awarded the Irene Thomas Memorial Award for her contributions to the arts.  Pictured are, row 1: Mark Wasilewski; Mary Ann Brace, Shannon’s mother; Shannon Brace, award winner.  Row 2: Kenneth Brace, Shannon’s father.
Monday, November 23, 2009

Arts at Hayfield, a non-profit community arts support organization housed at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, recently awarded Penn State Wilkes-Barre freshman Shannon Brace the Irene Thomas Memorial Award for her contributions to the arts. (more)