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International Children’s Festival has dancing, arts, crafts, bilingual reading
Family event spotlights cultural diversity of campus 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9, Athletics Center UPPER BURRELL, Pa. – Drums from the Far East, dancing from the Middle East and singing...
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High school students, adult learners can discover benefits of campus
Students accepted for the fall 2015 were honored at a reception on campus. Chancellor Kevin Snider welcomes the class of 2019. Spring Open House 9 a.m., Saturday, April 9 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. --...
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Youth movement motivates softball team
Penn State New Kensington's power-hitting catcher Rachel Lojas is expected to contend for the conference home run title. The junior co-captain also hits for average and is solid behind the plate....
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"We Are” legend reaches Herculean proportions
Candee Christy, administrative support assistant to Chancellor Kevin Snider, is Penn State New Kensington's 12th "We Are" recipient. Candee Christy’s selection expands campus honorees to a dozen...
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Students earn awards at radiological conference
Penn State New Kensington radiological sciences students, left to right, Hannah Smith, Allison Beattie and Danielle Wertz, placed second in the student research competition in March at the PSRT...
View ArticleArt gallery features teachers from local schools
"Practice What We Preach" exhibit showcases the works of local art instructors April 1-30, Campus Art Gallery “I am an artist who teaches. I am a teacher who is an artist. From the time I was very...
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Scholarship reception honors incoming class
Danielle DeStefano, right, assistant director of enrollment management at Penn State New Kensington, talks with incoming scholarship recipients during the annual Scholarship Breakfast March 18 at...
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Phillip Marra earns All-America wrestling honors; finishes sixth at nationals
Penn State New Kensington junior Phillip Marra finished sixth in the 184-pound division at the NCWA national championships. First two-time All-America wrestling selection UPPER BURRELL, Pa. --...
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Holocaust survivor Yolanda Avram Willis to speak on campus
Survivor Yolanda Avram Willis will talk about her Holocaust ordeal April 6, at Penn State New Kensington's "Holocaust, In Remembrance" program. Photo by post-gazette.com and courtesy of Bing Images....
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Penn State Laureate brings aftermath of Gettysburg battle to campus
Penn State Laureate Carol Reardon's Battle of Gettysburg tour makes a stop at Penn State New Kensington on April 5. Reardon will discuss the history and heritage of the battle. Dr. Carol Reardon,...
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Domestic violence focus of Hope for Peace rally at campus April 15
Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center and Penn State New Kensington are the co-sponsors of the "Hope for Peace Rally" at the campus on April 15. “Serving Victims, Building Trust, Restoring Hope” 11 a.m....
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Campus to show its culture and diversity at International Children’s Festival
A traditional African dress to be worn on special occasions was handmade by the mother of former Penn State New Kensington student Thierry Kengne, a native of Cameroon. The elephant and bowl were...
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Campus expo allows research presentations in a public setting
Penn State New Kensington's Research and Creative Exposition, 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, draws students, recent alumni and prospective employers to the campus. Career Day helps recruitment...
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New Kensington students ‘dig’ the Navajo experience
Penn State New Kensington student Vanessa Sacco cooks the traditional Navajo fry bread as a part of the campus’ spring break trip to the Navajo Nation in Arizona. Cooking, shoveling, excavating and...
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Alumni society bowlathon nets $7000
The bowlathon is a family event, and the Lion is on-hand to entertain kids, as well as meet and greet alumni and friends. Second highest total in event history; Proceeds benefit campus scholarships...
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Murder mystery dinner theatre at New Kensington spoofs ‘Roaring 20s’
If the Roaring 20s piano player opens with Elton John’s “Funeral for a Friend” or the flapper closes with Billy Joel’s “Only the Good Die Young,” can the audience deduce, despite the anachronism, the...
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New course for alumni golf outing is fit for the King; registration forms online
Arnold Palmer’s Latrobe Country Club hosts Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society's annual fundraiser outing UPPER BURRELL, Pa. – The Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society will host the 17th...
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ABC Create moves to the next phase
The “Finch Robots” workshop, presented by Andy DeAntonio, standing, a teacher in the New Kensington-Arnold School District, featured tips on implementing robots into the curriculum. The workshop was a...
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Penn State survey on students’ attitudes, experiences on sexual misconduct
Student survey gives Penn State New Kensington high marks for safety within Penn State Commonwealth college campuses. University-wide student survey shows Penn State New Kensington safest among...
View ArticleTransfer student open house set for prospective students, families
Discover benefits of campus 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 18 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to discover the benefits of attending Penn State New...
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Full ‘STEAM’ ahead for Kids in College program
Director Jimmy Baker and his child stars rehearsing "The Little Mermaid" at last year's Kids in College program at Penn State New Kensington. Baker will direct "Aladdin Jr." this year. Science,...
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New Kensington alumni society sponsors student awards reception at campus
Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society vice president Vera Spina Greenwald highlights the accomplishments of Craig Synan, the 2015 Spirit Award recipient the campus' annual Academic and Student...
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Finals begin May 2; summer sessions start May 9
Penn State New Kensington in May means students can earn their degrees or continue to work toward their degrees. Commencement set for May 7 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- The spring semester is ending, and...
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Entrepreneur Jim Shorkey to deliver commencement address at New Kensington
Jim Shorkey will address the 2016 graduates of Penn State New Kensington on May 7 in the campus Athletics Center. Auto dealership patriarch to speak to Class of 2016 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- James R....
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Campus hydration stations save 200,000 plastic bottles from landfill
Penn State New Kensington student Shannon Josefoski, a junior business management major, fills up at the most popular hydration station on campus. The station in the Administration building has saved...
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Photojournalist Eddie Adams exhibit in art gallery through August
Photojournalist Eddie Adams arrives in Vietnam in 1965, the first of three tours for the world-renown photographer. Pulitzer Prize- winning war photographer and New Kensington native UPPER BURRELL,...
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Campus’ Entrepreneur Center home to students' "Better Block" activities
First-year Penn State New Kensington engineering student Hannah Albright shows off her "Community Greenhouse" project proposal April 30, in the campus' Entrepreneur Center in the city of New...
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Danielle Richardson named Walker award winner at student achievement ceremony
Penn State New Kensington chancellor Kevin Snider greets junior Danielle Richardson, the 2016 Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award recipient Communications major garners campus’ highest student...
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Third Paint ‘n Sip night offered “en plein air”
Grab a brush and socialize with friends outside in the twilight of a summer evening 7-9 p.m., Thursday, June 2, Café 780 Courtyard UPPER BURRELL, Pa. – Penn State New Kensington alumni and friends...
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Students graduating with jobs highlight New Kensington’s 57th commencement
A line of Penn State New Kensington graduates enjoyed a moment in the sun before entering the Athletic Center for commencement on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Seventy-nine receive bachelor's and associate...
View ArticleSave the date: Alumni breakfast set for June 6 at Alcoa Technical Center
Alumni Breakfast looks at the local aluminum technology industry UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Penn State New Kensington's annual Alumni Breakfast is set for 8 a.m., Monday, June 6, at the Alcoa Technical...
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New Kensington faculty cited for excellence by national organizations
Jeff Roth, assistant professor of administration of justice, leads Administration of Justice students during the processional at Penn State New Kensington's 2015 fall commencement. Ron Land and Jeff...
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Special presentation May 28 of the four-month exhibit, "Eddie Adams: Vietnam"
The wounded and dead in a Saigon street during the Tet Offensive. The photo, #37, is a part of the Eddie Adams exhibit that runs through Aug. 27 at Penn State New Kensington. Alyssa Adams, his...
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"We Are!” recipients reach a baker’s dozen
Mary Dubbink, campus registrar, is Penn State New Kensington's 13th "We Are!" recipient. Mary Dubbink’s selection expands campus honorees to 13 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- For people with...
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Noncredit computer software courses offered during summer
Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider, left, presented Skip Laratonda, adjunct instructor in engineering, with a 2016 Excellence in Teaching award. Laratonda will teach Exel and PowerPoint...
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Two electro-mechanical engineering faculty retire from New Kensington
Penn State New Kensington engineering faculty Frank Kadi, right, and Ron Land, third from left, talk with their former students at the retirement luncheon. Ron Land and Frank Kadi combined for 41...
View ArticleSpend a summer day on campus June 25
High school students and adult learners can experience a college setting UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Prospective students can get a taste of campus life by spending a summer day at Penn State New...
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New Kensington staff earn plaudits from chancellor and campus community
Penn State New Kensington staff members Candee Christy, left, and Corinne Coulson, with their service awards. Corinne Coulson and Candee Christy recognized for excellence in service UPPER BURRELL,...
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Middle and high schoolers to learn about STEM careers at campus workshop
Company reps talk about the need for an educated and skilled workforce Middle School Students of Westmoreland County Three-day Workshop: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, June 20-22 High School...
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Penn State and WCCC sign articulation agreement
Charles Patrick of Penn State Fayette signs an articulation agreement between Penn State and Westmoreland County Community College. He is joined by, from left, Andrew Egan of Greater Allegheny,...
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Campus honored with Points of Light award from city of New Kensington
The Points of Light certificate presented to Penn State New Kensington by the city of New Kensington. Chancellor Snider presented certificate and campus name added to wall at city hall NEW...
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Robert Mathers promoted to full professor
Penn State New Kensington Professor of Chemistry Rob Mathers in his research lab on campus. Chemistry professor's research on polymers helps students gain "real-world" experience NEW KENSINGTON, Pa....
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Summer BBQ and drive-in movie series at campus
Disney’s “Zootopia” and “Jungle Book” under the stars and free to the community NEW KENSINGTON, Pa -- Penn State New Kensington will host two evening movies outdoors in July and August. In keeping...
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Former student wins campus' Excellence in Teaching award
Josh Karelitz, adjunct instructor in psychology, in his summer class at Penn State New Kensington Josh Karelitz is first campus alumnus honored NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. -- As a Penn State New Kensington...
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Arnold Palmer experience awaits golfers at alumni tournament at Latrobe CC
Arnold Palmer's Latrobe Country Club is the first-time host course of the 17th annual Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society scramble. The King's course is new home for Penn State New Kensington...
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Free samples of New Kensington campus life available during the summer
Many of this year's incoming students at Penn State New Kensington’s New Student Orientation program got their first feel for the campus at one of the Admissions office’s “Spend a Summer Day” events....
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Blissell Library’s ‘grandma’ retires after 33 years at New Kensington campus
Beth Matocha, information resources and services support specialist at Penn State New Kensington, was a mainstay in Blissell Library. She helped numerous campus students during her 33-year career....
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New Kensington's communications students lend an ear to K-12 students
Penn State New Kensington students Laura Gensamer, left, and Millie Brasser practice with recording equipment as a part of a training session for the Hear Me project. “Hear Me” project gives youths...
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Students, faculty and staff a wealth of information for incoming students
Parents of incoming students at Penn State New Kensington are encouraged to attend the first day of New Student Orientation with their students to learn more about the academic process. Three-day...
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Jim Shields collects another trophy for on- and off-campus accomplishments
A broken water pipe in the Academic and Career Success Center on July 16 rendered Jim Shields’ office uninhabitable. He managed to salvage his Warrior award and other belongings, which sit in the...
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