Save the date: campus speaker series features "scareologist" Margee Kerr
Sociologist and ScareHouse consultant Margee Kerr is the guest speaker Oct. 7 at the Penn State New Kensington Speaker Series. Dr. Kerr will talk about why people like to be scared. Researcher and...
View ArticleNew crop of orientation leaders helps new students prepare for college life
Penn State New Kensington orientation leaders, left to right, Kayla Dowling, Cody Shoemaker, Donnaja Ratliff and Erica Bolcato introduce themselves to incoming students June 25 at day one of New...
View ArticleLink UP geared toward students considering a change of campus
Penn State New Kensington golfer Corey Bobak chips at the Penn State Blue Course during the USCAA national championships in 2012. The sophomore can play the course at his leisure when he transitions...
View ArticleKids in College offers new spring break program
Penn State New Kensington soccer coach Jordan Valentine instructs youngsters on the art of ball handling at last year's Kids in College summer camp. Workshops and soccer camps for grades 2-11...
View ArticleSpend a summer evening on campus
High school students and adult learners can experience a college setting 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 7 High school seniors, adult learners and military veterans and their families can Spend a Summer...
View ArticleBruce Pipman's whimsical creations return to campus art gallery in August
Bruce Pipman’s whimsical creations are innovative paintings which are full of color, energy and love. His show, "Magic Realism" runs during August in the Penn State New Kensington art gallery....
View ArticleOrientation program eases transition from high school to New Kensington campus
First-year students and their families share the Penn State experience during Day One of the New Student Orientation program at Penn State New Kensington. Three-day program helps incoming students...
View ArticleBET students earn TechNation scholarship awards
Samantha Muhhuku, an international student from Uganda, earned a $500 TechNation scholarship at Penn State New Kensington. Jacob Hetu of New Kensington, Pennsylvania Samantha Muhhuku of Kampala,...
View ArticlePenn State New Kensington provides free AT&T Wi-Fi to campus visitors
Visitors to Penn State New Kensington have free wireless access for their mobile devices. Penn State New Kensington now offers free AT&T broadband wireless access to guests and visitors to the...
View ArticleFormer Kids in College student tutors the next generation of actors
Katie Rendos, who not too long ago was a Kids in College theatre student at Penn State New Kensington, helps the current crop of students with their lines for "Shrek: The Musical." Katie Rendos...
View ArticleAlumni golf sponsorships a good investment in campus students
The Nittany Lion greets Alle-Kiski Society alumni golfers as they head to the tees for a shotgun start. 15th Annual Alumni Golf Scramble 11:00 a.m., Friday, Aug. 8, The Links at Spring Church Penn...
View ArticleCampus tuition increase less than 1.5% for second consecutive year
Modest $75 rise for New Kensington students Penn State's Board of Trustees on July 11 approved an average tuition increase for 2014-15 of $75 for undergraduate students at Penn State New Kensington,...
View ArticleSalatka family's $50,000 scholarship supports cultural diversity
After signing a $50,000 scholarship pledge for students at Penn State New Kensington, Karl and Jennifer Salatka are flanked by Chancellor Kevin Snider and Development Director Donna Speer in front of...
View ArticleConstruction update: most projects nearly completed
An artist's rendition of Penn State New Kensington's renovated coffee bar, The Junction, which is located in the lobby of the Administration building, is the main entrance to the campus....
View ArticleReception Friday for artist Bruce Pipman
“I Want a Life of Unchecked Erotic License” is a whimsical piece from artist Bruce Pipman’s show at Penn State New Kensington. “Magic Realism” exhibit runs through Aug. 30 A reception for artist...
View ArticleAlle-Kiski Society's monthly meetings resume in August at Tarentum Elks
The Alle-Kiski Society's annual TV football party brings out local alumni. The 2014 game is set for 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, and features the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Michigan Wolverines....
View ArticleAlumni Golf Scramble: list of major sponsors, tee sponsors and foursomes
"Pride" Tournament Sponsor "Nittany" Lunch Sponsor "Roaring Lion" Beverage Cart "We Are..." Lunch and Dinner Beverages Three companies have has signed on as the official sponsors of the...
View ArticleStudents doing community service for spring break
Penn State New Kensington students will be heading to parts unknown when spring break begins after classes end on March 7. Classes resume March 17. Group headed to nation’s capital for various...
View ArticleWestPACS Job fair for students and alumni
Recruiters from a variety of industries 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, Monroeville Convention Center More than 120 national and local employers offering internships and jobs will be on...
View ArticleNew students begin final preparations for college
Wearing their Pride colors, students in the class of 2017 "march to the arch" for the traditional "Rainbow Arch" photo of first-year students at Penn State New Kensington. The incoming class of 2018...
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