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Danang Endrayana Syeh Qodir

My road to commencement: Danang Endrayana Syeh Qodir

Danang Endrayana Syeh Qodir received his master’s of public administration from the Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs at the college’s fall 2016 commencement on Saturday, December 17.  Qodir, who traveled from Indonesia to study at Penn State Harrisburg, said that completing his studies as an international student came with challenges and rewards.

Marc Anthony Merino Jr.

My road to commencement: Marc Anthony Merino Jr.

Marc Anthony Merino Jr. was one of more than 250 students to receive his degree at Penn State Harrisburg’s fall 2016 commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 17.  He received a bachelor of science in criminal justice from the School of Public Affairs, with a minor in psychological science.  It was a moment of triumph for Merino; it was also a moment that almost didn’t happen.

Dr. Michael J. Chorney

Chorney emphasizes engagement in Bite of Science presentation

As part of the college’s community outreach efforts, Dr. Michael Chorney, professor of microbiology and chair of the biology and science programs at Penn State Harrisburg, partnered with the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) recently to give a Bite of Science presentation on how to better prepare middle and high school students for high education programs in the sciences.

Grant Activity - December 2016

The Office of Research and Outreach, Penn State Harrisburg, is pleased to announce the following grant activity for August 1 to November 30, 2016:

Proposals submitted:

There were 20 proposals submitted to 16 different sponsor agencies by 17 faculty and staff members totaling $2,810,617

Proposals awarded:

There were 16 projects funded from 14 different funding agencies involving 11 different faculty and staff members totaling $2,486,840.