Hoops and pizza to bring alumni and friends back to campus
Alle-Kiski Society members, left to right, Tim Oberlin, Barb Arnold, and Vera Greenwald sit with Chancellor Kevin Snider at last year’s alumni basketball social at Penn State New Kensington....
View ArticleNew Kensington tuition freeze part of Penn State’s access and affordability plan
Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider, left, with Penn State President Eric Barron during a visit to campus in May 2014. Snider's strategic plan for the campus complements Barron's...
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 ArticleAlumni breakfast set for May 21 at Siemens
Penn State New Kensington’s semiannual alumni breakfast social brings together former students and faculty. Samantha Polons, left, an EMET grad, talks with Doc Mueller, associate professor of...
View ArticleSAT preparation course at campus
High school students at Penn State New Kensington's SAT review course learn test-taking strategies and studying tips. Review covers writing, critical reading and math Students preparing for college...
View ArticleBowlathon gets good ‘marks’ for student scholarships; registration forms online
The Alle-Kiski Society is based at Penn State New Kensington and hosts the family-fun Bowlathon on March 22 at Wildlife Lanes in Lower Burrell. Alle-Kiski Society’s 13th annual spring fundraiser...
View ArticleUpcoming job fairs for alumni, students
Penn State New Kensington hosts local and national employers at its annual Career Day, held in conjunction with the campus’ Research Expo. The 2015 edition is set for April 14 in the Athletics Center....
View ArticleCampus philosophy professor’s research delves into desire theory; human welfare
Penn State New Kensington's associate professor of philosophy, Donald Bruckner, returned to the classroom fulltime last year after stepping down as assistant director of academic affairs. Donald...
View ArticleApplication Day slated for New Kensington campus; waiver of $50 fee offered
Students accepted for the fall 2014 are honored at a reception on campus. Chancellor Kevin Snider welcomes the class of 2018. High school students and adult learners can still apply for fall...
View ArticleAmerican Math Competition for high school students to be held at campus
The American Math Competition is slated for Feb. 25 at Penn State New Kensington. Local high school students compete in national contest. AMC administered annually to 200,000 secondary school...
View ArticleReception for jazz artists set for Saturday
Photographs by Ronald Jones Photographers Ron Jones, Kenan Foley and Nelson Harrison “Photo Jazz: Come and See the Music”' exhibit runs through February 28 Reception: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday,...
View ArticleCampus strives for MLK dream of community service and cooperation
Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider prepares to light the first candle of the "Unity Candle" that brings together the campus and local churches and businesses at the "Unity Day...
View ArticleFall semester's admissions events planned
One of the first Admissions event for the fall semester at Penn State New Kensington is for parents of prospective students. At the Sept. 25 workshop, parents and guardians can learn about the...
View ArticleAlumni and friends of Penn State invited to February Alle-Kiski Society meeting
The top agenda item for the Alle-Kiski Society's February meeting is the annual Bowlathon, the spring fundraiser. 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16, Elks Lodge, Tarentum UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Local...
View ArticleResearch and Creative Exposition for campus students set for April 14
A 3-D printer, built by Penn State New Kensington electro-mechanical engineering technology students, was a demonstration project at last year’s Research and Creative Expo. Annual event held in...
View ArticleNew THON experiences await campus dancers Brooke Churma and Alex Pedder
Penn State New Kensington THON dancers Brooke Churma and Alex Pedder team up to flash the traditional Four Diamonds sign at the campus Lion shrine as they get ready “For the Kids.” Campus prepared...
View Article'Into the Woods' going into rehearsal
Cast selected for campus musical based on fables by the Brothers Grimm Opens April 16 for three-day run Bill Mitas, instructor of theater arts at Penn State New Kensington, has selected the cast for...
View ArticleChancellor’s Cup up for grabs at Alle-Kiski Society alumni bowlathon
Student, faculty and staff teams from Penn State New Kensington have vied for the Chancellor's Cup for the past 12 years at the Alle-Kiski Society Alumni Bowlathon. Intramural tournament...
View ArticleNursing program at campus collaborates with Citizens School of Nursing
Penn State New Kensington nursing student Katie Everson, left, and instructor Janet Knott review a chapter in the text book for the Health Assessment course. Everson is a graduate of the Citizens...
View ArticleCampus dancers and supporters following the yellow brick road to University Park
Penn State New Kensington THON dancers Brooke Churma and Alex Pedder leave footprints in the snow at the Lion Shrine on campus, but will leave inspiration in the hearts of children with cancer at THON...
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