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Penn State Harrisburg graduate John Mason, associate dean for graduate studies, research and outreach in the University’s College of Engineering, has been named associate provost and vice president of research for Auburn University.

Mason will begin his appointment at Auburn on Sept. 2.

Criminal Justice major Stephen Dyson’s ultimate career goal is to practice international law with a focus on either Europe or Asia.

When he learned of an opportunity to study in Korea this summer, he jumped at the chance to expand his knowledge of cultures.

Considered by many scholars as one of the largest privately compiled research collections on women’s history in America, the Alice Marshall Women’s History Collection – housed in the Penn State Harrisburg Library Archives and Special Collections – is drawing the interest of scholars from throughout the nation.

A treasure hunt for the digital age now includes Penn State Harrisburg.

The brainchild of Humanities Reference Librarian and Archivist Heidi Abbey, the college and its library have become an official geocaching site with information on the treasure hunt available by registering free at www.geocaching.com.

Schoolteachers and administrators will be introduced to the importance of the educational integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at a Governor’s Institute July 28 through August 1 at Penn State Harrisburg and the Hershey Lodge.

The Penn State Harrisburg Alumni Society’s commitment to mentor and assist students throughout their academic careers has been honored by the University’s Alumni Association.

Penn State Harrisburg Professor of Supply Chain Management Richard Young was recently selected to present an online graduate-level course on supply management and procurement through the University’s World Campus.

And as part of his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Young was asked to deliver the first week’s classes personally – in Saudi Arabia.

Penn State Harrisburg’s newest master’s degree program has been introduced in response to a voiced need from educational leaders in the region.

The Master of Education in Literacy Education “is aligned with the standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and has been developed to answer requests from superintendents and administrators for a graduate program focused on literacy education,” says coordinator Dr. Barbara Marinak.

The efforts of a student and a donation from Lowe’s have combined to enhance security at Penn State Harrisburg.

First-year students at Penn State Harrisburg are again beginning their collegiate academic experience early this year.