New Kensington dances its way to $28,000 for THON; fourth best ever
Penn State New Kensington THON dancers Brooke Churma, left, and Alex Pedder, center, along with Theresa Bonk, director of student affairs, right, on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center. Brooke...
View ArticleThree New Kensington wrestlers earn invites to national championship
Dean Lusk Phillip Marra Trey Turnblacer Phillip Marra, Dean Lusk, and Trey Turnblacer win berths in NCWA...
View ArticleNew Kensington’s interactive virtual tour opens up to East Asia
Jiahui Lin, left, and Luo Yoke , international students from China, have coffee with Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider during orientation. Lin and Yoke are two of the East Asian...
View ArticleIncoming students finish preparations for college
First-year students at Penn State New Kensington during Day One of the three-day New Student Orientation. The program prepares new students for life in college. Orientation helps Class of 2019 make...
View ArticleNew Kensington students have GREAT internships at national companies
Penn State New Kensington student Zak Hudak, a computer science and mathematics major and member of the GREAT program, earned a paid internship at Siemens, a global company, for the summer of 2015....
View ArticleStill time to register for fall classes
Late registration continues until Sept. 2 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- There is still time to sign up for fall classes at Penn State New Kensington -- late registration continues until Wednesday, Sept. 2....
View ArticleNew Kensington student receives Penn State Achievers scholarship
Penn State New Kensington students Lea Long, left, and Jadyn Perry, were THON co-chairs last year. Long earned a Penn State Achievers scholarship for her service to others. Lea Long earns John J....
View ArticleAnother New Kensington staff member honored with “We Are” initiative
Susan Dale, left, administrative support assistant, talks with Betsy Semanchik, administrative support assistant for the Registrar's office. Dale was named a "We Are" recipient Aug. 5. Susan Dale...
View ArticleReception for high school visual, performing artists to take place March 23
A silk painting by Emily Haugh of Highlands High School. Alle-Kiski Arts Consortium organizes "Arts Alive" UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- A reception for high school artists of the Alle-Kiski Arts Consortium...
View ArticleBurrell High School wins WEDIG Quiz Bowl
Janet Canady of Valley High School gives her second consecutive correct answer to stake the Vikings to an early 2-0 lead over Freeport High School during the final round of the WEDIG Quiz Bowl at Penn...
View ArticleBaseball to return to New Kensington campus in fall 2015
Baseball returns to Penn State New Kensington in the fall. Jim Perry to head club team; Intercollegiate program begins 2016-17 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- After a seven-year hiatus, baseball returns to...
View ArticleNew Kensington well represented in new “We Are” initiative
Nancy Miller, left, and Corinne Coulson earned “We Are” kudos from Penn State for their extra efforts in helping students at Penn State New Kensington. Nancy Miller and Corinne Coulson honored for...
View ArticlePhillip Marra earns All-America wrestling honors; second at nationals
Penn State New Kensington sophomore Phillip Marra finished runner-up in the 174-pound division at the NCWA national championships. Suffers first defeat of the year in NCWA Final UPPER BURRELL, Pa....
View ArticleSGA officers prepared for challenges
Marissa Russo, president of the Student Government Assocation at Penn State New Kensington, is focused on improving the student experience at the campus. President Marissa Russo advocates improving...
View ArticleNew faculty expand campus diversity
Abdou Karim Jallow is the new program coordinator for the Information Sciences and Technology program at Penn State New Kensington Abdou Karim Jallow, instructor and program coordinator, information...
View ArticleOpen enrollment for ASPIRE program
Ryan Long, a senior administration of justice major, is the first-four-year student in the ASPIRE program. Long will graduate in May 2016 and receive a $1,000 award to help pay down debt. Freshmen...
View ArticleEssay contest for business students
Penn State New Kensington senior business major Samantha Simon was the first winner last year of the Business Degree Program Essay Competition. Winner receives a $500 award UPPER BURRELL, Pa. --...
View ArticleFaculty awarded full professorship
Penn State New Kensington’s Jyotsna “Josi” Kalavar was promoted to professor of human development and family studies. Kalavar is the first female at the campus to earn the honor. Jyotsna “Josi”...
View ArticleAlle-Kiski Alumni Society to meet on campus
The Alle-Kiski Society's annual TV Football Party is set for 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at the the Elks Lodge in Tarentum. A food drive is held in conjunction with the game and guest are asked to...
View ArticleChancellor discusses new entrepreneurial center
Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider, with umbrella, and the Alle-Kiski Economic Generator committee in June at AlphaLab, a business incubator in Pittsburgh. Kevin Snider on...
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