Students get first-hand look at homelessness during spring break trip to D.C.
Standing in front of the iconic monument on the D.C. Mall are Penn State New Kensington students, l-r, Corey Bobak, Samantha Muhhuku, Sandra Muhhuku, and Mikaela Dunegan, and assistant to the director...
View ArticleFive to be roasted at retirement luncheon
Charles “Bud” Gibbons, professor of visual arts Dolores O’Hara, coordinator of the Nursing program Sharon Levett, education program aide for Continuing Education James Lewis, maintenance worker...
View ArticlePittsburgh's day of giving May 6
Online donations partially matched; Gifts are essential to the continued success of the campus Penn State New Kensington, in cooperation with the Pittsburgh Foundation, is participating in a...
View ArticleAlle-Kiski Society sponsors awards reception
At last year's student award ceremony, Alle-Kiski Society president Kerry Kelly, anoounced Andrew Holodnik as the 2013 Spirit Award recipient. "Celebration of Excellence" recognizes student and...
View ArticlePenn State Coaches Caravan pulls into Steel City May 8
James Franklin to give his vision for football program 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, Sheraton Station Square New football coach James Franklin heads the Penn State Coaches Caravan tour that makes a...
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 ArticleSummer admissions events at campus
Prospective students who were accepted at Penn State New Kensington were honored at a reception in the spring. “Spend a Summer Day” 9 a.m., Saturday, June 28 “Spend a Summer Evening” 6:30 p.m.,...
View ArticleBud Gibbons featured in gallery for May; art professor to retire after 40 years
Bud Gibbons, left, professor of visual arts at Penn State New Kensington, says good-bye May 2 to his last art class. Gibbons retires in 2014 after 40 years at the campus. "Unfinished Paintings" on...
View ArticleCampus' 55th commencement set for Saturday
New graduates of the class of 2013 stand as they were inducted into the Penn State Alumni Association by the president of the Alle-Kiski Society, the campus-based alumni organization. Graduates to...
View ArticleHannah McBean named Walker award winner
Senior Hannah McBean, an adult learner, was selected as Penn State New Kensington's 2014 Eric and Josephine Walker Award recipient. Students and faculty honored at annual academic and student...
View ArticleTwo generations of Bennardos at campus
When they graduate during the next two years, Amy Bennardo and Eric Bennardo will complete the Bennardo family's sweep of degrees from Penn State New Kensington.. Four will have degrees from Penn...
View ArticleNew slate of SGA officers
Ethan Ritzert is the new secretary of the Student Government Association at Penn State New Kensington. Student Government Association reorganizes for fall The Student Government Association at Penn...
View ArticleNew graduates invited to AKS alumni meeting
New graduates from Penn State New Kensington's class of 2014 are inducted into the Penn State Alumni Association by the president of the Alle-Kiski Society. Alle-Kiski Society to gather at 6:30...
View ArticleRSVP for May 23 ‘For The Future’ celebration
The public phase of Penn State New Kensington's 'For the Future' campaign kicked off in 2010. The donor reception for the student-centered initative featured campus students, like Susan Palumbo,...
View ArticlePsychology alumna appears on Jeopardy
Michelle Flaherty looks toward her family after receiving her bachelor's degree in applied psychology at Penn State New Kensington’s 2011 spring commencement exercises. Michelle Flaherty is...
View ArticleFull ‘STEAM’ ahead for Kids in College program
Penn State New Kensington's "Kids in College" program is partnering with Snapology to bring creative learning via Lego bricks to the summer camps program. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,...
View ArticleSave the date: alumni golf scramble Aug. 8
John Mandak, owner of Valos Chocolates in Arnold, rips a drive down the 15th fairway at last year's outing. His company was one of 18 tee sponsors and 20 teams that helped the Alle-Kiski Society raise...
View ArticleCommencement includes first ASPIRE scholarship; list of graduates; photos
Penn State New Kensington's first ASPIRE scholarship recipient, Amy Kudranski, is about to receive her bachelor's degree in business from Chancellor Kevin Snider. Seventy-eight degrees conferred;...
View ArticlePresident Barron impressed with campus' student-centered initiatives, programs
The Nittany Lion welcomes President Eric and Mrs. Molly Barron to Penn State New Kensington. New Kensington in tune with his vision of the University Prior to assuming the top position at Penn...
View ArticleCampus facilities getting better with age
The new pergola will run halfway down the court yard toward the Theatre Building (background) from the round wall of the Cafe 780 (right) to the Engineering Building (left). New furniture and a fire...
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