New Kensington soccer coach preparing for run at the title next year
Penn State New Kensington presses the attack against Penn State Greater Allegheny during an October match. Coach Jordan Valentine's team featured an explosive offense that averaged almost three goals...
View ArticleCampus chef offers ‘hands-on’ cooking experience; recipe for pumpkin soup
Mike Tokarek, head chef and resident director of campus food services at Penn State New Kensington, prepares sweet potatoes for a casserole that is a part of the Nov. 20 Thanksgiving lunch special....
View ArticleKiski School leads after first round of math league competition
The Freeport High School team solves problems at last year's Math League finals at Penn State New Kensington. StrongLand Interscholastic Mathematics League Nine High Schools Competing for Coveted...
View ArticleOrder Lion Shrine bricks now for fall installation
Lion Shrine bricks form a 'pathway to the future.' LEAVE A LEGACY AT THE CAMPUS The Penn State New Kensington Office of Development is taking orders for engraved bricks for the Nittany Lion Shrine...
View ArticleSpaghetti dinner in Café 780 to raise funds for child with disability
Seven-year-old Richard Klingensmith needs a multi-purpose service dog that is trained to his specific needs. Service dog needed for seven-year-old Richard Klingensmith, son of former campus students...
View ArticleBasket Bingo Bash benefits THON
Penn State New Kensington's Basket Bingo Bash benefits the campus' THON fundraising effort. Fundraiser proceeds help children with cancer 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, Campus Conference Center Grab...
View ArticleEast Suburban Artist League reception Friday
"Over the River" by Sylvia Sproat Campus Art Gallery 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Dec. 6 A reception for artists of the East Suburban Artist League (ESAL) is set to run from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday (Dec. 6), in...
View ArticleInternational student from campus ‘inspired’ by black leadership conference
Guest speakers motivate freshman Sandra Muhhuku of Uganda Four students from Penn State New Kensington attended the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Nov. 2-4, in Lancaster, Pa....
View Article‘Senora’ retires as after 19 years of teaching Spanish; developed travel abroad
Maria Franco de Gomez, instructor in Spanish, retired after 19 years at Penn State New Kensington. MARIA FRANCO DE GOMEZ SAYS 'ADIOS' STUDENTS SAY 'GRACIAS' To Penn State New Kensington students,...
View ArticleLast FIRSTE program for young women set for May 7-8
High school girls learn science, technology, engineering and math at Penn State New Kensington's two-day FIRSTE program. FEMALES INTERESTED IN REACHING FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING TO END...
View ArticleOrder Lion Shrine bricks now for fall installation
Lion Shrine bricks form a 'pathway to the future.' LEAVE A LEGACY AT THE CAMPUS The Penn State New Kensington Office of Development is taking orders for engraved bricks for the Nittany Lion Shrine...
View ArticleLeaderQuest grooms future student leaders
Penn State New Kensington student Donnaja Ratliff, right, with students from other Penn State campuses on the high ropes course at the annual LeaderQuest conference. The activity builds teamwork and...
View ArticleNavy veteran’s leadership qualities manifest at New Kensington campus
After four years in the Navy, sophomore Ryan Barton brings a wealth of experience to the campus. Sophomore Ryan Barton a member of the SGA From petty officer in the United States Navy to faculty...
View ArticleStudents tout Pittsburgh connection and gratitude for scholarships in new videos
“Penn State in Pittsburgh” and “Thank You Donors” Penn State New Kensington students and faculty had lead roles in two recent videos that tout Penn State’s connection to Pittsburgh and thank campus...
View ArticleNew Kensington's final exams set for Monday-Friday, Dec. 16 to 20
After hitting the books, students can gather in the Penn State New Kensington pool room for a relaxing and stress-free break, unless, of course, your partner scratches the eight ball. Fall...
View ArticleNew graduates and 'old' alumni invited to alumni meeting May 20
The Penn State New Kensington Class of 2013 was inducted into the Penn State Alumni Association by Kerry Kelly, president of the Alle-Kiski Society. ALLE-KISKI SOCIETY 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 20,...
View ArticleCOMETS program for middle school girls continues in May
The seed for the COMETS program was planted in 2010 when the campus hosted the “Women in STEM Symposium.” More than 300 high school females attended the event. COURSES ON MATH, ENGINEERING,...
View ArticleCampus to close for winter break on Dec. 20; art gallery's ESAL exhibit open
The fall 2013 semester officially comes to a close after the commencement ceremonies on Dec. 21. Art Gallery open except for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Penn...
View ArticleNew Kensington art gallery features pet portraits by a former Saltsburg resident
Artist and jewelry designer Megan Maguire Cohen with two of her pet dogs. Her exhibit, 'Draw for Paws," runs during January at the Penn State New Kensington art gallery.. Megan Maguire Cohen’s...
View ArticleNicole Ziccarelli is a mom for all seasons
The Ziccarelli family of Frank, Nicole, Franco and twins, Melina and Valentina. Advisory board member and attorney turns cook, blogger and entrepreneur The newest member of the Penn State New...
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