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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

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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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Mackrides named Lowe's Senior CLASS Award finalist

Friday, April 06, 2012

Senior attackman Matthew Mackrides (Newtown Square) of the Penn State men's lacrosse team has been named a finalist for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, the organization announced Wednesday (April 4). The Newtown Square, Pa., native is the lone CAA representative among the 10 finalists. Fan voting, which will be combined with media and coaches votes, will begin immediately on the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award web site and will run through Monday, May 14. Fans may vote once per day. (more)

Coffey wins conference and national weekly women's lacrosse honors

Friday, March 23, 2012

Penn State freshman midfielder Tatum Coffey (Toms River, N.J.) has been selected as the ALC Offensive Player of the Week in addition earning WomensLax.com Rookie of the Week honors. She received the conference and national recognition for her standout play in road wins over Hofstra and No. 8 Vanderbilt. (more)

Cahill, McCormick take weekly ALC honors

Thursday, March 08, 2012

Penn State senior Dana Cahill (Towson, Md.) and freshman Maggie McCormick (Eldersburg, Md.) have been recognized with American Lacrosse Conference weekly honors for their standout performances in the Nittany Lions' decisive 14-7 home win over No. 6 Virginia last weekend. (more)

Tatum Coffey selected ALC Rookie of the Week

Friday, March 02, 2012

Penn State freshman midfielder Tatum Coffey (Toms River, N.J.) has been selected as the American Lacrosse Conference Rookie of the Week, the league office announced on Monday (Feb. 27). She received the award for the first time in her career in recognition of her standout play in Nittany Lion wins over Duquesne and Lafayette. (more)

Kaut named CAA Player of the Week

Friday, March 02, 2012

Following an 18-save performance in a 4-3 overtime win against then-No. 2/4 Notre Dame, Penn State men's lacrosse sophomore goalkeeper Austin Kaut (Morton) has been named CAA Player of the Week. (more)

Lacrosse wins first game at new Penn State Lacrosse Field

Friday, February 24, 2012

After leading 4-2 at halftime, the No. 17/18 Penn State men's lacrosse team scored nine third-quarter goals en route to a 16-9 victory against Michigan at the first-ever game at the new Penn State Lacrosse Field on Saturday (Feb. 18) afternoon. (more)

Manley tabbed CAA Rookie of the Week

Friday, February 24, 2012

Freshman Pat Manley (Arnold, Md.) of the Penn State men's lacrosse team has been named CAA Rookie of the Week, the conference office announced Monday (Feb. 20). (more)

Cahill selected to Tewaaraton Award Watch List

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Penn State senior goalkeeper Dana Cahill (Towson, Md.) has been named to the 2012 Tewaaraton Award Watch List. Renowned nationally as the pre-eminent honor bestowed in collegiate lacrosse, the Tewaaraton Award is presented annually to the NCAA female player of the year. (more)

Big Ten men's lacrosse programs establish Creator's Trophy

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Penn State men's lacrosse head coach Jeff Tambroni announced in conjunction with his counterparts at Michigan (John Paul) and Ohio State (Nick Myers) the establishment of the Creator's Trophy, which will be an annual award among the three Big Ten schools that sponsor men's lacrosse. (more)

Tambroni named assistant coach for U.S. Men's National Team

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Penn State men's lacrosse head coach Jeff Tambroni has been named an assistant coach for the 2014 U.S. Men's National Team, US Lacrosse announced Feb. 10. (more)