Q&A: Chancellor Kevin Snider on seven years, Penn State New Kensington’s future
Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider at his stand-up desk in his office. The chancellor looks back at his seven years at the campus. On July 1, 2015, Penn State New Kensington...
View ArticleDiverse group of universities form coalition to improve admissions process
Penn State New Kensington striving to recast admission process, broaden access, and encourage college-going mindset for all students A diverse coalition of public and private colleges and...
View ArticleCast selected for production 'The Toxic Avenger'
Musical comedy opens Nov. 19 for three-day run UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Director Bill Mitas, instructor in theatre arts at Penn State New Kensington, has selected a student cast for the three...
View ArticleOctober art gallery features Nicole Schneider's 'States of Mind and Matter'
“Misdirection," media: relief and screen monoprint with montana gold spray paint, acrylic inks, and silver leaf on paper by Nicole Schneider. Connection between physical and psychological space...
View ArticleNew Kensington staff master higher education degree programs
Karen Harlan, left, multimedia specialist for the campus, receives the inaugural Outstanding Service to Campus Community award in May from Chancellor Kevin Snider. Harlan also earned an MBA in May...
View ArticleWestPACS Job fair is Oct 14
Geared to students and recent alumni 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, Monroeville Convention Center UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- More than 160 national and local employers offering internships...
View ArticleTwo Admissions events coming to campus
Students and parents can learn more about Penn State New Kensington at upcoming Penn State Day and Be a Student Day events Penn State Day 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21 Be a Student for a Day 9 a.m....
View ArticlePenn State and BC3 sign articulation agreement to ease transfers
Butler County Community College grads have seamless transition to Penn State’s bachelor’s programs UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Butler County Community College (BC3) students can make a smooth progression...
View ArticleFood drive planned for Alle-Kiski Alumni Society's TV football tailgate party
Alumni, friends and family can donate to the food bank and then enjoy some Penn State football when the Lions take on the Buckeyes on Oct. 17 Alumni can donate nonperishable items at door to benefit...
View ArticleNew Kensington volleyball prepares for PSUAC playoffs; soccer on the bubble
The Penn State New Kensington women's volleyball team hopes to celebrate a first-round win in the Penn State University Athletic Conference playoffs. UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Penn State New...
View ArticlePenn State New Kensington a player in the international art world
Penn State New Kensington's Brussels tapestry, “The Story of Joseph and Potiphar's Wife,” will be auctioned at Sotheby's on Oct. 17. Sotheby’s to auction campus’ 17th century tapestry “The Story of...
View ArticleSummer camps: mermaids and cupcakes and chess ‘Oh My!’
Kids in College students work on computers in a STEAM class last year at Penn State New Kensington Kids in College kicks off 27th season By Regina Cherish UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Penn State New...
View ArticleSOLD: Penn State New Kensington tapestry fetches $10,000 at Sotheby's auction
A screen shot of Sotheby's website of the bidding Oct. 17 for Penn State New Kensington's 17th century Brussels tapestry. The winning bid was $10,000. Campus has a presence in the art world UPPER...
View ArticleSaturday's Turkey Trot on campus caters to runners, walkers
The Lion and Turkey were off to a good start for the 34th annual Turkey Trot 5K at Penn State New Kensington. Thirty-sixth annual tradition features 5K, Mile fun run through campus, Upper Burrell...
View ArticleCOMETS program begins in November for girls interested in STEM
Fifty-three COMETS students were honored last year during Recognition Night in the Penn State New Kensington Conference Center. Eight-month program, Courses on Math, Engineering, Technology and...
View ArticleContinuing Education offers noncredit courses on Excel I and II
Spreadsheet program organizes data Excel I: 2 - 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, 9, 16 Excel II: 2 - 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 14, 21 Noncredit courses offered through the Office of Continuing Education at...
View ArticleDonors have giving options at annual campus blood drive Oct. 28
Penn State New Kensington nurse, Elaine Zarichnak, right, checks the registration table at last year's fall blood drive. Semiannual event part of Nurse Elaine Zarichnak’s wellness series UPPER...
View ArticleNew Kensington plans radiology, biomedical open house for prospective students
The Biomedical Engineering Technology lab at Penn State New Kensington provides hands-on activities for BET students. Radiological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering Technology programs cater to...
View ArticleTwo community events at Upper Burrell fire hall to benefit campus’ THON efforts
Spaghetti Dinner Noon – 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8 Holiday Basket Bingo 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- With THON 2016 less than four months away, Penn State New Kensington students are...
View ArticleBruce Pipman's one-man show returns to campus art gallery in November
Bruce Pipman’s whimsical creations are innovative paintings which are full of color, energy and love. His show, "Magic Realism; The Beat Goes On," runs during November in the Penn State New Kensington...
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