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two female students sit next to the lion shrine on the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus

Karen and Farishta

Third-year Biology students Karen Danial and Farishta Faruk pose by the lion shrine at Penn State Lehigh Valley. The students will begin their Pre-med journey at LECOM after graduation from Penn State.

a headshot of spring 2026 student marshal George Mamary

George Mamary

Information technology major George Mamary will lead the graduate procession as student marshal during Penn State Lehigh Valley’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

a headshot of spring 2026 student marshal George Mamary

George Mamary

Information technology major George Mamary will lead the graduate procession as student marshal during Penn State Lehigh Valley’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony.

students posing for a photo in front of a stage

Criminal justice students connect learning to life through 'A Bronx Tale'

Criminal justice students from Penn State Lehigh Valley attended a theatrical performance of "A Bronx Tale" at the Keswick Theatre, where they explored themes of decision-making, personal responsibility and real-world consequences through storytelling. The experience, including a post-show discussion with Chazz Palminteri, helped students connect classroom concepts to lived experiences and reflect on their own academic and career paths.
A Penn State Lehigh Valley student standing next to a research poster

Melanie Villarreal

Melanie Villarreal represented Penn State Lehigh Valley at the Eastern Sociological Society conference in Washington D.C. in March. The biobehavioral health student presented her and classmate Jana Elarousy's research, which explored the relationship between dental health and mental health.