At the end of the spring 2023 semester, six Penn State Commonwealth Campuses named faculty members as Open Champions, recognizing their work with open education in the second year of Penn State’s Open and Affordable Educational Resources (OAER) Champion Awards. A collaboration between Penn State University Libraries and the University-wide OAER Working Group, the OAER Champion Award began as a pilot initiative in 2022 and seeks to recognize excellence, innovation and impact in open educational practices at Penn State campuses.
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise in Pennsylvania and across the nation, Penn State is urging its community to continue to take health precautions and follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to keep themselves and others healthy.
Numerous undergraduate research programs in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are offered at Penn State University College campuses, providing students with a special chance early in their post-secondary academic careers.
The creative team of the "Forensic Files" television series will share stories from the show’s nearly 30-year history during their presentation at Penn State Lehigh Valley on Sept. 28 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 135.
Penn State Lehigh Valley faculty and staff were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication during the All-Campus Day luncheon on Aug. 18. Anibal Bernal Torres, director of academic affairs, presented the awards.
Carmen Rita Wong, former TV personality, co-creator and host of CNBC’s “On the Money,” and author and advice columnist for women’s magazines, will visit Penn State Lehigh Valley on Sept. 21 as part of the campus' Hispanic Heritage Month events. Free and open to the public, Wong will share stories from her memoir, "Why Didn't You Tell Me?" which focuses on family secrets and the lasting impact they can have on parents and children.
Penn State Lehigh Valley student Aidan Johnson, a graduate of Southern Lehigh High School District, has been named overall special events director for 2024 THON, the world's largest student-run philanthropic event.
The University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) began its new term for the 2023-24 year on Aug. 1, with new leadership, committee chairs and 12 new members joining the slate of existing council members.
Penn State students interested in taking a deep dive into project and supply chain management operations can learn what the field has to offer and meet like-minded peers and colleagues when a new PSCM club launches at the University College campuses, including Penn State Lehigh Valley, this fall.
Ann Lalik, arts coordinator and director of the Ronald K. DeLong Gallery at Penn State Lehigh Valley, estimates the campus is home to nearly 200 pieces of art, earning PSU-LV the nickname of “The Art Campus.”
