For the first time in quite a few weeks, UPUA was in complete agreement about all new business at its general assembly meeting last night. The meeting was quick, everything passed unanimously, and everyone was free to move on to their respective Halloween celebrations.
There are 24 campuses in the Penn State system. The one that gets the most attention is University Park, but what about the other 23? That’s where we come in with our newest 23 part series, Better Know a Branch Campus, inspired by Stephen Colbert’s Better Know a District. Next up: Penn State DuBois.
A new method being developed by Penn State researchers to monitor the spread of tumor cells could change the way doctors treat cancer patients.
11 Penn State students and five faculty members were awarded Fulbrights for 2013-2014. This is a pretty big deal, considering that 45 former Fulbrighters have won the Nobel Prize, 28 have been awarded MacArthur Fellowships, 80 have won Pulitzers, and 29 have served as heads of state or government.
The Friend Movement, which encourages people to stand up to bullying by being a friend instead, is bringing their message to Penn State.
Penn State is set to introduce its 18th president on Friday, as first reported by 6ABC News and later confirmed by Onward State.