As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 12 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
This year’s ERIE Conference, held July 25 in the Burke Center at Penn State Behrend, explored how closing equity gaps in the workforce could bring significant economic gains. Workforce parity would add $765 million annually to Erie’s economy, said Ken Louie, director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie.
A longstanding tradition is returning to Penn State Behrend this summer as the Smith Carillon welcomes performers from around the world to play free concerts for the campus. The bell tower is one of just 166 in the United States and includes 48 bells, ranging from a little over 6 inches wide to more than three feet, and offers a concert each Thursday evening throughout July.
Penn State researchers explain what election and campaign finance laws say about Kamala Harris becoming the presumed presidential nominee on the Democratic ticket.
Working remotely and from in-person sites at the Harrisburg and University Park campuses, teams spent three focused days in June attending workshops and webinars, collaborating with coaches and each other, as they worked on their projects related to student success and providing opportunities for students in the higher education space.
Penn State student Naomi Lamb spent the spring 2024 semester in Barcelona. “I think studying abroad is one of the best things a college student can do,” she said.
Carol Putman, associate teaching professor of management at Penn State Behrend, recently received the University’s Excellence in Academic Advising Award. “I enjoy witnessing each student’s growth,” she said.
Eight members of the Penn State Behrend community are featured in this year’s “40 Under 40,” an Erie Reader feature that highlights the work and influence of the region’s most promising young leaders.
Registration is now open for the Women’s Engagement Council’s Run for Women 5K run/walk at Penn State Behrend. This year’s event is on Sunday, Aug. 25.
