Michele Tantardini, assistant professor of public administration in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Public Affairs, has co-authored a new book that explores the influence of religions on the functioning of public administrative systems across the globe.
The Fred M. Greguras Camp Meade Collection is now available at the Madlyn L. Hanes Library, Penn State Harrisburg, and open for research by Penn State students and faculty as well as military historians and researchers. In addition, the library is collaborating with the National Guard of Pennsylvania History Project to present a special exhibition commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Spanish–American War of 1898, on display through Sept. 1.
Through the Age-Friendly Care, PA initiative, the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing will again offer its “Living with Dementia” series to provide practical tools, realistic tips and community resources to assist caregivers. Registration is now open for the four-part series will take place in person on Tuesdays in Altoona and Wednesdays in Palmyra, beginning in late August, with an optional "Memory Café" for people living with dementia to enjoy activities in a safe, supervised environment.
The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration has extended the accreditation for the master’s of public administration program in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Public Affairs.
Rebecca Mallinson, assistant teaching professor of kinesiology at Penn State Harrisburg, received the Women in Sport Science Researcher Award from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute for her research into a health condition that affects female athletes.
Penn State Harrisburg managing chef Athan Spanos won an American Culinary Federation silver medal for his signature dish at the National Association of College and University Food Services' National Conference Culinary Challenge, held July 20 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.
Every summer, the Division of Development and Alumni Relations brings on a cohort of interns to tap into their talents and introduce a new generation of young professionals to careers in institutional advancement. Many of these interns find motivation and satisfaction in building the kinds of philanthropic support that made their own educational journeys possible.
Through her project, “Make Your Mark,” graduate student Emily Pettet gathered hundreds of signatures from Penn State Harrisburg students, faculty and staff, and turned the cloth squares into a nearly 9-foot-long coat — a piece designed to reflect the unique individuals who come together to form the college community.
Penn State Harrisburg has piloted a new podcast, titled the "Harrisburg Huddle," which explores the programs, research and people of the college. Each episode features conversations focusing on the real experiences of students, faculty and staff.
Penn State Harrisburg has announced that Sharareh "Sherri" Kermanshachi has been named the college’s associate vice chancellor and associate dean for research, effective Aug. 1.
