Penn State Harrisburg faculty member Kimetta Hariston’s commitment to expand community awareness of the value of diversity in education has earned an award from the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Pennsylvania.
An assistant professor of education in the college’s School of Behavioral Sciences and Education for four years, Hairston was presented the organization’s Community Service Award at its 17th annual awards banquet.
It’s difficult to determine who gained the most from the work of three Penn State Harrisburg American Studies majors at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg – the facility itself or the graduate students.
Two interns from the college – Emily DeSilva and Janie Cozzoli – and student volunteer Todd Klokis tackled individual projects during the spring semester which museum staff describe as “big and important.”
America’s recent economic struggles have intensified the need for effective personal financial planning in all sectors of society.
Data indicate that those most likely to take advantage of financial planning opportunities are from a professional class. But what about other areas of society?
Penn State Harrisburg marked another celebration of its growth today (June 4) with groundbreaking ceremonies for construction of a 100-bed student residence hall on campus.
The third annual English as a Second Language conference June 14 to 16 in Harrisburg features an expanded agenda to address issues in urban and early childhood education, immigrant issues, and workforce transition.
Penn State Harrisburg students were in the spotlight when an exhibition of their art works debuted with a reception May 14 at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg.
In celebration of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the exhibit entitled “Lincoln Comes to Harrisburg” features the creations of 25 students in a graphic arts class taught by Instructor in Art Paul Manlove. The exhibit is open to the public through June 15.
Penn State Harrisburg Chancellor Madlyn L. Hanes has been re-elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
First elected to the board in 2007, Dr. Hanes will now serve through 2012.
Penn State Harrisburg honored 83 outstanding students at its 2009 Student Awards Convocation Saturday, May 2. Students honored and their places of residence include:
