UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Go mobile app will be highlighting THON Weekend 2022, held at the Bryce Jordan Center on Feb. 18-20. Check out the THON icon in the Penn State Go app to stay up to date on all the THON festivities, including the spectator guide, event map, schedules, dining menus and access to the THON livestream.
Since its launch in January 2020, the Penn State Go mobile app has over 150,000 downloads, 25 unique experiences representing each campus, and tailored experiences for faculty and staff, parents and families, and alumni. The app also has integrations with major services students interact with across Penn State, such as Penn State Eats, Outlook, Canvas, LionPATH, shuttles, maps, LionCash+, Starfish, and more. It also serves as a hub for communications with students.
“Penn State is looking forward to continue adopting innovative technologies that advance student success and lifelong engagement through the mobile app experiences. As Penn State Go evolves, it will serve as a valuable resource with endless possibilities for students throughout their academic careers,” said Jen Stedelin, deputy chief information officer and associate vice president for Enterprise Systems and Services.
Upcoming features
Some upcoming features coming in 2022 in the Penn State Go app include an arts and entertainment section highlighting Bryce Jordan Center events at University Park, enhancements to Penn State Eats, the availability of the full functionality of the LionPATH Student Home Base, and a feature to promote exclusive deals at Penn State.
“Going forward, Penn State Information Technology plans to take advantage of all the ways mobile technologies, such as Penn State Go, can meet the immediate and future needs of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others through its use of personalized information and experiences. We are excited by all the untapped potential that these technologies will help unlock at Penn State,” Stedelin said.
Ryan Seilhamer will serve as the new product owner of Penn State Go mobile and web, effective Feb. 1. He has served as Penn State’s mobile strategist since 2019, providing his expertise on developing and successfully launching Penn State Go. Before joining Penn State, Seilhamer was the assistant director of mobile strategy and innovation at the University of Central Florida.
For the latest information on Penn State Go, visit mobile.psu.edu.