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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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Probing Question: Are invasive plants always a threat?

Probing Question: Are invasive plants always a threat?
Monday, January 16, 2012

"A relatively small percentage of introduced species are truly problematic and a threat to native biodiversity," says Tomas A. Carlo, Penn State assistant professor of biology. "Most introduced species become 'naturalized' and fully integrated into their new communities." (more)

Penn State Center in Pittsburgh to help conserve Civic Arena landscape

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

The Penn State Center Pittsburgh, in partnership with the Rosedale Block Cluster in Homewood and Bey Brothers Landscaping in Beltzhoover, plans to salvage plant material from the Civic Arena grounds.

Plans are being finalized for the Arena's on-site vegetation to be deconstructed and put to good use. More than 200 mature plants have been tagged for collection at the site. These plants range in variety and include hollies, burning bushes, viburnum and others. (more)

Sustainable Landscape Technology program offered at Fayette campus

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Individuals working in the landscape contracting industry and others interested in learning about sustainable methods of landscaping may benefit from a special six-course certificate program being offered at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus beginning in January 2011. This 17-credit certificate program can be completed in as few as 15 months and will be offered simultaneously at Penn State Beaver and The Penn State Center in Pittsburgh. (more)

Penn State Ag Council presents leadership awards

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

A landscape contractor from Shillington, a college student from Lancaster and a Penn State alumni group were the honorees when the Penn State Ag Council recently presented its 2008 Leadership Awards, given annually to individuals who provide direction in Pennsylvania's agricultural community. (more)