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Pennsylvania Library Association names Hanes Library 2023 Library of the Year

The Pennsylvania Library Association has named Penn State University Libraries’ Madlyn L. Hanes Library at Penn State Harrisburg the 2023 Library of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes the excellence of faculty librarians and staff members in innovation, leadership, advancement of employee development, and library service to the academic and public community.
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Dan Mallinson named a 2023-24 Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellow

Dan Mallinson, associate professor of public policy and administration and professor-in-charge of the masters in public administration program in the School of Public Affairs at Penn State Harrisburg, has been selected as a Rockefeller Institute of Government 2023-24 Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellow.
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Harrisburg Chancellor Mason to retire, serve as special adviser

Penn State Harrisburg Chancellor and Dean of the Capital College John M. Mason Jr. has announced his intention to retire from the University in May 2024. He is stepping down as chancellor, effective Oct. 16, and will serve as a special adviser to the interim chancellor at Capital College (Penn State Harrisburg) for the remainder of the academic year.