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Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research dedicated

University officials recently joined with Pollock Foundation representatives and state and local officials to dedicate the Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research at Penn State Harrisburg.

08/29/19

2019-20 Kulkarni Cultural Series performers and dates announced

The schedule of performers to be featured in this year’s Kulkarni Cultural Series at Penn State Harrisburg has been announced.

08/27/19

Coffee cups in three sizes: small, medium and large

Commuter meal plans offer dining options for off-campus students

Penn State students who commute to campus or live in on-campus apartments have a convenient option for grabbing a meal or a snack: the Commuter Meal Plan. The plan, which is charged to the student account, has recently been expanded to three levels and is now offered at additional Penn State locations.

08/22/19

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Penn State Harrisburg awarded $300,000 to implement teacher residency program

Penn State Harrisburg is among four universities to receive state funding to implement a residency program to prepare future teachers. The college received funding last year to develop and plan an undergraduate residency program, and this year’s $300,000 in funding will support the full implementation of the program.

08/20/19

Fishing leads to investigation of environmental changes in waterways

A fisherman's curiosity led to identification of the correlation between microbial communities in recreational freshwater locales and seasonal environmental changes, according to a team of researchers from Penn State.

08/14/19

Penn State Harrisburg announces new major in biobehavioral health

Penn State Harrisburg is now offering a new bachelor of science degree in biobehavioral health in the college’s School of Behavioral Sciences and Education.

08/14/19

Peace amid chaos: How spirituality, religion may help families cope in NICU

Gina Brelsford was like any other new professor – she hoped she wouldn’t embarrass herself in front of her students. As a new instructor in clinical psychology at Penn State Harrisburg and a soon-to-be mother, she was nervous for many reasons.

08/14/19

EnvironMentors is seeking mentors at all levels, including faculty, graduate students and undergraduates.

Faculty mentors sought for the Penn State EnvironMentors program

EnvironMentors at Penn State, a local chapter of a national program focused on engaging and preparing underrepresented high school students for careers in STEM fields, is looking for faculty mentors as it expands into its second year.

07/31/19

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Penn State-led Global Building Network at forefront of building performance

A large-scale interdisciplinary effort led by Penn State, called the Global Building Network, is underway to create high-performance buildings, which are buildings capable of achieving net-zero carbon-based energy usage while increasing occupant performance and reducing health risks.

07/30/19

Penn State Harrisburg signs articulation agreement with Cecil College

Representatives from Cecil College and Penn State Harrisburg this week signed a new articulation agreement between the two institutions that allows a smooth transition for students enrolled in Cecil’s Early College Academy programs to complete a four-year degree at Penn State Harrisburg.

07/25/19

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