Penn State Harrisburg managing chef Athan Spanos won an American Culinary Federation silver medal for his signature dish at the National Association of College and University Food Services' National Conference Culinary Challenge, held July 20 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.
Every summer, the Division of Development and Alumni Relations brings on a cohort of interns to tap into their talents and introduce a new generation of young professionals to careers in institutional advancement. Many of these interns find motivation and satisfaction in building the kinds of philanthropic support that made their own educational journeys possible.
Through her project, “Make Your Mark,” graduate student Emily Pettet gathered hundreds of signatures from Penn State Harrisburg students, faculty and staff, and turned the cloth squares into a nearly 9-foot-long coat — a piece designed to reflect the unique individuals who come together to form the college community.
Penn State Harrisburg has piloted a new podcast, titled the "Harrisburg Huddle," which explores the programs, research and people of the college. Each episode features conversations focusing on the real experiences of students, faculty and staff.
Penn State Harrisburg has announced that Sharareh "Sherri" Kermanshachi has been named the college’s associate vice chancellor and associate dean for research, effective Aug. 1.
Penn State University Libraries recognized 11 outstanding faculty and staff on May 31, from among its more than 500 employees. Faculty and staff based at the Penn State Berks, Harrisburg and University Park campuses were recognized. Faye Chadwell, dean of University Libraries and Scholarly Communications, presided over an awards ceremony to continue a tradition of recognizing employees that spans at least 49 years.
Penn State Harrisburg and World Campus students had the opportunity to present their research recently at the annual conference of the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Five high school students in the Penn State chapter of the EnvironMentors received awards at the 2023 EnvironMentors National Science Fair and Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) has extended the accreditation for the business degree programs offered by Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Business Administration.
Emily MacLeod, assistant teaching professor of English, theatre, and humanities at Penn State Harrisburg, received an award from the journal Early Theatre for her work exploring the performance of race by children’s theater companies in 1600s England.