‘One Book, One Community’ coming to New Kensington campus in August
Discussion to focus on “Flight 93: The Story, the Aftermath, and the Legacy of American Courage on 9/11” UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- A history discussion on the Flight 93 crash in Shanksville,...
View ArticleKids in College expands camp offerings in July
Director Jimmy Baker in rehearsal with the cast of "The Little Mermaid Jr." in Penn State New Kensington's Forum Theatre. The theatre camp is one of the highlights of the June schedule of the Kids in...
View ArticleMiddle school girls recognized at COMETS
COMETS Class 2015 Eight-month program, Courses on Math, Engineering, Technology and Science, provided mentoring and hands-on workshops UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- The concluding event of Penn State New...
View ArticleVera Spina Greenwald elected new president of Alle-Kiski Society
Vera Spina Greenwald is the new president of the Alle-Kiski Society. In April, she presented Penn State New Kensington student Craig Synan with the society's, "Penn State Spirit" award. Former...
View ArticleLois Rubin 'retires' after 30 years at campus
Lois Rubin, right, gets "best wishes" from admissions staff while son, Joel, left, husband, Ira, and daughter, Beth, talk with Lois' colleague, communications professor Jennifer Wood. English...
View ArticleCampus celebrates social media day with a video of chancellor’s vacation
Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider snorkels in the Chancellor Larry Pollock Fountain as a part of his summer bucket list. UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- In celebration of National Social Media...
View ArticleNext campus BBQ dinner and drive-in movie night is “Big Hero Six” July 16
Event begins at 8 p.m. in upper parking lot UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Penn State New Kensington’s “Summer BBQ and Drive-in Movie” night continues Thursday, July 16, with “Big Hero Six” on the big screen...
View ArticleThree-month art gallery exhibit features collaboration of eight artists
“The Unspoken no. 42,” mixed media on panel by Joshua Hogan and Brenda Stumpf. “The Unspoken” pairs artists to create visual stories “Visual communication is the key to conveying a case for change...
View ArticleChancellor sees Pittsburgh incubators as models for downtown New Kensington
Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider, with umbrella, with the Alle-Kiski Economic Generator committee at AlphaLab, a business incubator in Pittsburgh. Alle-Kiski Economic Generator...
View ArticleAlumni golf and horse racing sponsorships a good investment in campus students
Arlene Hall, director of academic affairs emeritus, is a regular at the Alle-Kiski Society Alumni Golf Scramble. Alle-Kiski Society hosting two fundraisers for scholarships: Alumni Golf Scramble...
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 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 ArticleKary Coleman named director of development
Kary Coleman is the new director of development at Penn State New Kensington. UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Kary L. Coleman has been named director of development for Penn State New Kensington. As director,...
View ArticleAlle-Kiski Society awards record $5,500 in scholarships to campus students
Proceeds from the annual Alle-Kiski Society alumni golf scramble fund scholarships for campus students. This year the endowment yielded $5,500 in awards. Lynsie Headley, Alissa Dolensky, Adis Juklo,...
View ArticleEnrollment Management earns campus’ first ‘green’ certificate
Green Paws program challenges faculty and staff to help environment Enrollment Management team, left to right, Danielle DeStefano, Patty Brady, Jennifer Marino, Nancy Burns, Corinne Coulson, Karen...
View ArticleThailand educational trip provides students with cultural diversity
With sword in hand, Penn State New Kensington student R.J. Hines prepares to demonstrate Thai fighting during a summer trip to Thailand. Nonclassroom experiences enhance education UPPER BURRELL, Pa....
View ArticleNew Kensington tuition frozen for 2015-16
Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider talks with the incoming class of 2019 and their families on Day One of New Student Orientation. The first-year students will be among the...
View ArticleOrientation leaders committed to helping new students feel comfortable on campus
Penn State New Kensington orientation leaders, left to right, Shannon Stefonski, Zack Wolford, Kayla Downing and Jadyn Perry at the July 28 New Student Orientation session. Orientation leaders help...
View ArticleSpend a summer evening on the campus Aug. 12
High school students and adult learners can experience a college setting UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Prospective students and adult learners can get a taste of campus life by spending a summer evening at...
View ArticleFinal campus summer BBQ and drive-in movie is “Alexander” Aug. 13
Families from the local community gathered in the parking lot of Penn State New Kensington July 16 for the showing of "Big Hero Six." The next free movie and BBQ is "Alexander and the Terrible,...
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