New Kensington psychology professors get good grades for research project
Professor Rob Bridges' “Introduction to Psychology” course is a favorite of first-year Penn State New Kensington students. Rob Bridges and Rick Harnish top of class at Engagement Scholarship...
View ArticleMastre scholarship recipients attracted to campus’ academic quality
Penn State New Kensington students Amanda Butler, left, and Adam Cooper, 2015-16 recipients of the Raymond Mastre Professional Advancement Trustee Scholarship, at the campus' annual Scholarship...
View ArticleReception Friday for artist Bruce Pipman
“Magic Realism, The Beat Goes On” exhibit runs through Nov. 28 A reception for artist Bruce Pipman is set for 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in the Art Gallery at Penn State New Kensington. The New...
View ArticleFour campus psychology students awarded A-K Health Foundation scholarships
Penn State New Kensington psychology students Serena Buday and Jon McCabe earned Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation scholarships for 2015-16. Jamie Herstek, Serena Buday, Jon McCabe, Jill Dickun...
View ArticleNew Kensington campus offers new bachelor's degree in Biobehavioral Health
Collaboration between New Kensington and Greater Allegheny UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Penn State New Kensington and Penn State Greater Allegheny have been granted joint authorization to deliver the...
View ArticleVeterans Week and AOJ open house; campus designated Military Friendly School
Veterans Week 9 a.m-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Nov. 9-13 Administration of Justice Open House 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Penn State New Kensington, which was recently designated...
View ArticleFOBA expanding membership with regional meeting at New Kensington campus
Wanda Knight, Forum on Black Affairs president, takes notes as Art McCray, basketball coach at Penn State New Kensington, talks about preparing elementary students for college. Forum on Black...
View Article‘The Toxic Avenger’ opens three-day run Nov. 19 in Forum Theatre
Curtain rises at 8 p.m. for musical comedy Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21, Forum Theatre Tickets: $8-students; $15–general public UPPER BURRELL, Pa. – With lines, lyrics, dance steps and timing...
View ArticleStudents can get information on campus delays, emergencies via PSUAlert
Sign up for PSUAlert and receive information on campus closings and delays on your mobile devices. Subscribing to free service provides timely information UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- With temperatures...
View ArticleNo classes scheduled for Thanksgiving week; campus open three days
Campus open Nov. 23-25, closed Nov. 26-27 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- No classes are scheduled at Penn State New Kensington Monday through Friday, Nov. 23 to 27, during the Thanksgiving break. The campus...
View ArticleNew Kensington scholarship recipients and donors laud campus support system
Sophomore electro-mechanical engineering technology major Lynsie Headley was a keynote speaker Oct. 15 at Penn State New Kensington's annual Scholarship Reception at Hill Crest Country Club. Lynsie...
View ArticleAlle-Kiski Society endowment reaches $100,000
More than 50 alumni and friends attended the gala celebrating the Alle-Kiski Society reaching the $100,000 level for its scholarship endowment. Alumni group thanks donors at gala UPPER BURRELL, Pa....
View ArticleContinuing Education offers noncredit advanced course on Excel II
Spreadsheet program organizes data Excel II: 2 - 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 14, 21 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. – Following last month’s successful introductory Excel course, Penn State New Kensington offers an...
View ArticleHoliday Basket Bingo will benefit New Kensington's THON efforts
Proceeds will help children with cancer 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, Conference Center UPPER BURRELL, Pa. – Refill the dauber and cover the free spaces as the Penn State New Kensington students are...
View ArticleAuthor on history of New Kensington mafia will speak on New Kensington campus
Dennis Marsili discusses new book, “Little Chicago: A History of Organized Crime in New Kensington, Pa.” 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, Forum Theatre UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- The city of New Kensington is...
View ArticleCurtain rises at 8 p.m. tonight for musical comedy ‘The Toxic Avenger'
Annual fall stage production runs Nov. 19 to 21 in Forum Theatre “The stage is a magic circle where only the most real things happen, a neutral territory outside the jurisdiction of Fate where stars...
View ArticleNew Kensington student activities staff member honored with “We Are” program
Lauren Blum, assistant to the director of student affairs at Penn State New Kensington, was named a "We Are" recipient Oct. 28 by the University publication Penn State Today. Lauren Blum provides...
View ArticleEast Suburban Artists League exhibit coming to the Art Gallery in December
Painting of former Pittsburgh Steelers Franco Harris, Frenchy Fuqua and Rocky Bleier by Larry Klukaszewski. Annual multimedia showcase Artists’ Reception: 6-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4, Art Gallery UPPER...
View ArticlePenn State's Giving Tuesday is Dec. 1
Event raises awareness of private giving’s impact on University, students UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Penn State New Kensington, in conjunction with other Penn State campuses, is participating in a...
View ArticleThree decades of succession for nature trail
Penn State New Kensington's husband-and-wife biologists, Bill Hamilton and Deborah Sillman, walk the campus nature trail and observe the flora and fauna. The trail was constructed in 1985 by...
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