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Paterno Fellow blazes trail as student and firefighter
January 06, 2025
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Psychology Professor Peter Arnett receives national award
December 12, 2024
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Liberal Arts student builds skills as ROTC cadet and entrepreneur
November 13, 2024
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Liberal Arts student spends summer internship at Amazon
November 11, 2024
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Psychology professor’s novels explore darker side of humanity
October 25, 2024
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Liberal Arts student enhances first-generation student support
October 17, 2024
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Alumnus Justin Pelsinger joins Penn State Real Estate Advisory Board
February 29, 2024
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Q&A: How does mental health affect sports concussion recovery?
November 14, 2023
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College of the Liberal Arts hosts career readiness summit
October 26, 2023
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Liberal Arts students embark on trip to study ancient Rome
October 24, 2023
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Student supports peers as Liberal Arts Alumni Society Board liaison
October 16, 2023
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Internet-based therapy may help depression in people with multiple sclerosis
September 27, 2023
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