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Witf executive delivered commencement address

Fri, 12/14/2012 - 10:31am

Kathleen Pavelko, president and CEO of witf, delivered Penn State Harrisburg’s fall 2012 commencement address on Saturday, Dec. 22. The college conferred more than 600 undergraduate and graduate degrees during the ceremony, which began at 9:30 a.m. at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa.

Mon, 12/10/2012 - 2:37pm

Dr. Omid Ansary has been named senior associate dean for academic affairs, after a national search for this senior leadership position at Penn State Harrisburg. The appointment becomes effective immediately. Dr. Ansary has served as the interim senior associate dean since July 2010.

A tenured professor of electrical engineering, Ansary joined the college in 1985 and served as director of the college’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology for nine years before being named interim senior associate dean.

Wed, 11/21/2012 - 12:41pm

This year, each of Penn State Harrisburg’s five academic schools presented an Alumni Achievement Award to one of their graduates who demonstrates outstanding professional accomplishment. The awards, bestowed during the Alumni Awards Dinner, held in conjunction with Homecoming on Oct. 12, 2012, honor a diverse collection of talents and accomplishments from across the college.

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Voting results point to a changing electorate

Thu, 11/15/2012 - 3:32pm

Academic Perspectives on the Election Season

Political scientists and public policy experts at Penn State Harrisburg gathered on Nov. 7 to discuss the re-election of Barack Obama. Chief among the lessons learned from the election, they said, was that the face of the electorate in the United States is changing.

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Summer 2013 course preview available

Wed, 11/07/2012 - 5:07pm

It’s not too early to begin planning to take summer courses. Check the summer 2013 preview to see a schedule of summer courses that Penn State Harrisburg will offer.

More information will be added to the course listings as it becomes available. For the most up-to-date information, visit Penn State's Schedule of Courses. Registration for the summer 2013 semester opens Feb. 5, 2013. Summer sessions begin May 13 and June 26.

Tue, 09/18/2012 - 12:09pm

Göktuğ Morçöl, associate professor of public administration and policy, has authored A Complexity Theory for Public Policy, a book that introduces practical application of complexity theory into the field of public policy. Published by Routledge, the book brings new perspectives into understanding the characteristics of complex policy systems.

Wed, 08/15/2012 - 5:10pm

(Updated August 21, 2012)

Penn State Harrisburg has received a leadership gift commitment of $1 million from Russell E. Horn Sr., a 1933 Penn State graduate in engineering, to support the construction of a student enrichment center on the Harrisburg campus. The new facility will centralize and enhance a variety of crucial student services.

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This summer, research takes students places

Tue, 06/26/2012 - 11:38am

This summer, research is taking students places, from rooftops to the Rockies, and even back in time.

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School of Public Affairs ranks nationally

Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:00am

U.S. News & World Report has listed Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Public Affairs in its 2013 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Penn State Harrisburg was the only central Pennsylvania school ranked in these categories.

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 2:25pm

Penn State Harrisburg recognized outstanding employee contributions at the 2012 Faculty and Staff Recognition Program on Thursday, March 29. Nominated by the college community and selected by various award committees, several faculty and staff members received awards. View a Flickr slideshow of the winners.

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