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Shirley Clark

Harrisburg’s Shirley Clark named distinguished professor

Shirley Clark, a faculty member in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, has been named a distinguished professor of environmental engineering by Penn State's Office of Faculty Affairs. She is one of 14 faculty University-wide to be named distinguished professors for 2026.
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Penn State Harrisburg joins Commonwealth Arboreta Network

Penn State Harrisburg has joined the Penn State Commonwealth Arboreta Network, a program that helps inventory and catalog tree species on campus and creates experiential learning and collaborative research opportunities, as well as campus beautification for students, alumni and friends of the Penn State community.
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Penn State Harrisburg to host 6th annual 'Power in Tech, Power in Us' summit

Penn State Harrisburg will host the Technology Council of Central PA’s 6th annual "Power in Tech, Power in Us" summit on Thursday, March 19. This year’s theme, “The Great Re-Skill: Navigating Change with Agility, Resilience & Readiness for What’s Next,” highlights the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and forward-thinking leadership in an evolving technology landscape. 
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Assessment confirms capstone’s impact on Harrisburg’s computer science program

The baccalaureate program in computer science at Penn State Harrisburg recently completed a multi-year assessment examining whether students demonstrated mastery of a program learning objective (PLO) — the design and implementation of software systems through a foundation in software development lifecycle, communication and teamwork skills. PLOs state what students should know and be able to do by the end of the program.