School of Humanities News

Original play inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. set for Jan. 25 at Harrisburg

 In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Humanities, the Kulkarni Cultural Arts Series, and Sankofa African American Theatre Company will present “The Call of the Crusades,” an original play written by award-winning playwright Sharia Benn. Penn State Harrisburg students also assisted with the writing of the play and will contribute to the cast.
Collage of six photos: Allison Ishler, Willow Marsh, Elise Heilman, Erin Merced, Chunyu Lu, Victoria Williams

Penn State Harrisburg announces fall 2024 student marshals

Penn State Harrisburg has selected six graduates to serve as student marshals at the fall 2024 commencement ceremony. The graduates will bear the banners representing each academic school and, together with the faculty marshals, lead the graduating students during the ceremony processional.
Taylor Swift

Q&A: Harrisburg professor on Taylor Swift’s economic, cultural impact

Adam Gustafson, associate teaching professor of music in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Humanities, has taught classes on pop music and presented about Taylor Swift’s impact on the economy. Gustafson said we should think about Swift as more than a musician — she’s essentially the chief executive officer of a billion-dollar enterprise.