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New data examines Pennsylvanians’ trust in public officials amid pandemic

Continuing its analysis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Pennsylvania, the Institute of State and Regional Affairs at Penn State Harrisburg has released new data examining Pennsylvanians’ trust in key public figures to provide information related to the coronavirus, finding that while generally, Pennsylvanians trusted state leaders to provide information more than national leaders, political affiliation played a large part in levels of public trust.

My road to commencement: Oscar Cartagena, Jr.

Oscar Cartagena Jr. recently received his bachelor’s degree in humanities and communications as a member of Penn State Harrisburg’s Class of 2020. He said that as a member of the college’s men’s soccer team, he had to maintain a challenging balance between academics and athletics.

Mackenzie Hill We Are Weekend

Hill and fellow members of Penn State Harrisburg's alumni relations team celebrate 2019 We Are Weekend. From left to right: Megan Bennett, Mackenzie Hill, Laurie Dobrosky-Henry, and Panna Idowu.