Gina Brelsford, professor of psychology in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education at Penn State Harrisburg, has been elected a fellow of the American Psychological Association Division 36 Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, effective in January.
Maria Turkson, associate teaching professor of psychology at Penn State Harrisburg, will lead a panel of experts in a discussion about domestic violence prevention from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, in the Olmsted Building, Room C213. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society honored recipients of the annual Alumni Achievement Awards and the People to Watch Awards at a ceremony on Sept. 17.
A new state grant will enable Penn State Harrisburg to help prepare teachers to lead hands-on air quality monitoring projects in their classrooms, giving students opportunities to engage in authentic scientific inquiry while helping schools implement Pennsylvania's new science and technology standards.
A Penn State Harrisburg faculty member in the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education served as a local coordinator of a nationwide list of kids’ favorite books, an effort that strives to share the joy of reading.
Students researching substance use disorder in the Awareness and Community Engagement Student Lab at Penn State Harrisburg presented their work at multiple conferences over the past academic year.
Penn State Harrisburg hosted its spring 2026 commencement ceremony on May 9 to mark the graduates of the class of 2026’s completion of their academic experience and to recognize their many accomplishments. The ceremony was held at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Juan Serrano, of El Cerrito, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, will receive a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology as part of the Penn State Harrisburg Class of 2026.
Penn State Harrisburg has selected six graduates to serve as student marshals at the spring 2026 commencement ceremony. The students will bear the banners representing each academic school and, together with the faculty marshals, lead the graduating students during the ceremony processional.
Penn State Harrisburg recently recognized outstanding employee contributions at the 2026 Year-End Celebration. Nominated by the college community and selected by various award committees, several faculty and staff members received awards.
