Harrisburg

Harrisburg alum makes career telling stories at College Football Hall of Fame

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:09:53 -0500

Denis Crawford earned his doctorate in American studies from Penn State Harrisburg in 2020. In 2022, he became the historian and exhibit designer for the College Football Hall of Fame.

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: Nov. 18-24

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:57:30 -0500

The following is a collection of events happening around Penn State Harrisburg next week.

Emeritus faculty member to discuss federal study on long freight trains. Nov. 20

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:04:10 -0500

Peter Swan, associate professor emeritus of supply chain management at Penn State Harrisburg, will hold a presentation on Nov. 20 to discuss the findings of a Transportation Research Board study he helped compile on the impacts of long freight trains.

Pennsylvania deputy sheriffs gain tools to serve at Penn State-run academy

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:20:38 -0500

Thirty-eight new deputies from sheriff’s offices around the state will graduate Nov. 15 and return to their home communities with the tools to serve after completing the Penn State-run Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program.

Penn State Harrisburg women’s soccer wins 2024 United East Championship

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:44:47 -0500

Penn State Harrisburg's women's soccer team won the 2024 United East Championship in a double-overtime draw that ended with a 4-3 penalty kick victory over St. Mary's College of Maryland on Nov. 9.

Penn State Sustainable Labs Program kicks off third year with cohort of 21 labs

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Penn State's Sustainable Labs Program, now in its third year, is enhancing sustainability in research labs across the University. The program has expanded to multiple campuses with more than 70 labs and 600 researchers as part of current or past cohorts.

Plan for new academic building at Penn State Harrisburg advances

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:57:51 -0500

The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment advanced a proposal for the construction of an Academic Learning Center at Penn State Harrisburg.

Military service is family tradition for Penn State Harrisburg father, daughter

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:18:36 -0500

Retired Master Sgt. Gary Barb, campus technology officer at Penn State Harrisburg, is a veteran of both the U.S. Navy, which he served from 1989 to 1993, and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, which he served from 1994 to 2012. His daughter, Jessica Barb, is a communications major at Penn State Harrisburg, where she participates in the Army ROTC program, and serves in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: Nov. 11-17

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:42:28 -0500

The following is a collection of events happening around Penn State Harrisburg next week.

Penn State Harrisburg to present 'Schweek' scheduling week

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:37:46 -0500

The Office of the Registrar and the Lambert Undergraduate Advising Center at Penn State Harrisburg will present “Schweek” scheduling week to assist students in scheduling their courses for spring 2025.

Harrisburg campus library celebrates Shirley Chisholm with new exhibition

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:51:59 -0400

The Madlyn L. Hanes Library at Penn State Harrisburg has launched a new exhibition, “Always Aim High! An Exhibition Celebrating Shirley Chisholm,” featuring rare materials from the Alice Marshall Women’s History Collection. The exhibition opened Oct. 22 and will be on display through Dec. 20 at the entrance to Archives and Special Collections on the library's third floor. Chisholm was the first Black woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress in 1968 and the first Black woman to run for U.S. president in 1972.

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Oct. 30

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:45:00 -0400

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 15 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.

Ask an expert: Voting, the Electoral College and the 2024 presidential election

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:29:59 -0400

A Penn State political scientist discusses the importance of voting and the election certification process.

Penn State Harrisburg and Thaddeus Stevens College expand articulation agreement

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:34:28 -0400

Thaddeus Stevens College, a two-year trade and technology-focused college, has recently expanded its articulation agreement with Penn State Harrisburg. Students completing their studies at Thaddeus Stevens College can transfer a variety of general education credits toward receiving a bachelor of science degree in human development and family studies from Penn State Harrisburg.

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation named 2024 Foundation Partner of the Year

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Penn State has named the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation its 2024 Foundation Partner of the Year.

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: Oct. 28-Nov. 10

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:44:48 -0400

The following is a collection of events happening around Penn State Harrisburg.