New Kensington commencement speaker emphasizes the power of skill and attitude
Samantha Simon, left, a newly-minted graduate from Penn State New Kensington, earned a bachelor's degree in business and joined the ranks of more than 650,000 Penn State alumni. Former student Amy...
View ArticleBook club to comb through Beethoven's hair at New Kensington campus
Beethoven's shoulder-length wavy tresses were irresistible to the "necro-kleptos" of the time. However, a purloined lock made its way to contemporary times, and that lock is the subject of a book...
View ArticlePresident Barron breaks barriers to redevelopment of downtown New Kensington
Penn State President Eric Barron, (left to right), New Kensington Mayor Tom Guzzo and Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider get demolition tips from the Nittany Lion, deconstruction...
View ArticleUnity Day at New Kensington to honor King, target social injustice
Chancellor Kevin Snider, right, lit the first candle of the Unity Candle at Unity Day last year as members of the local community followed. The seven-year tradition, which honors Martin Luther King...
View ArticlePenn State New Kensington ranked 6th safest campus in Pennsylvania
Penn State New Kensington was judged the sixth safest campus in Pennsylvania and the 57th safest in the nation. No. 1 Penn State campus in western Pa. No. 57 nationally UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- Penn...
View ArticlePaint ‘n Sip redux at New Kensington campus
Grab a brush and a glass and let the creative juices flow UPPER BURRELL, Pa. – Penn State New Kensington alumni and friends can wet their palettes while whetting their palates at the second “Paint...
View ArticlePenn State Homework Hotline on call for the spring at campus
Penn State New Kensington engineering students will give a hand to high school students who need help with their math classes. Campus students will field math questions from secondary-school...
View ArticleSAT review course moved back to March 19
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 UPPER Burrell, Pa. -- Students...
View ArticleNew Kensington students honor MLK with community servcie
Penn State New Kensington students Alain Niyibizi, center left, and Shannon Josefoski, center right, sorting clothes for residents of the Palms at O’Neil, an assisted living home. Campus group...
View ArticleSave the date: AKS 2016 alumni golf tournament; new venue, day, time
Outing expands and moves to Arnold Palmer’s Latrobe Country Club; Tournament continues to benefit student scholarships 12:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- It’s the dawning of a new...
View ArticleNew BET and EMET program coordinators join campus faculty
Joie Marhefka is the new program coordinator the Biomedical Engineering Technology program at Penn State New Kensington. Joie Marhefka, senior instructor and coordinator, Biomedical Engineering...
View ArticleSummer course to culminate with trip to Cuba
Cuba is this year’s Country of Focus at Penn State New Kensington. Students will visit the island as a part of four online summer courses in May. Global Programs enhance education Courses help...
View ArticleUpcoming job fairs and career events open to alumni, students
Alcoa is on of more than 30 companies that will be recruiting Penn State New Kensington students and alumni at the campus' Career Day on April 12. UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- The Office of Career Services...
View ArticleSpring semester admissions events
Prospective students have opportunities to explore campus UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- The Admissions Office at Penn State New Kensington is holding five events during the spring semester for prospective...
View ArticleArt Gallery features photographer Lathan Gross
A rusted out car headlight.is a part of photographer Lathan Gross' exhibit, "Forgotten," which runs through Feb. 27, in the Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery. “Forgotten” spotlights derelict...
View Article‘The Unspoken’ artists’ reception set for Sept. 18
“The Unspoken #37,” a mixed media anon panel by Joshua Hogan and Brenda Stumpf. Artists collaborated on pieces 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, Art Gallery UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- A reception for the artists...
View ArticlePhotographer Lathan Gross reception Friday
Background materials frame the photographs of Lathan Gross. Meet the Artist 6- 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, Art Gallery 'Forgotten' exhibit runs through Feb. 27 UPPER BURRELL, Pa. — A reception for...
View ArticleNew Kensington THON co-chairs prepare volunteers for dance marathon
Penn State New Kensington THON co-chairs Shawna Fluhme, left, and Shannon Josefoski are the faces of the campus' THON activities. Shannon Josefoski and Shawna Fluhme oversee campus efforts...
View ArticleUnity Week brings together local community and New Kensington campus
Penn State New Kensington student Yasmin Ray, standing left, Administration of Justice program coordinator LaVarr McBride, standing right, and Arnold police Sgt. Shannon Santucci-Davis, sitting...
View ArticleOpen letter to alumni and friends from AKS bowlathon chair
Alle-Kiski Society Bowlathon chair John Spadaro, second from left, helps society members prepare for last year's event. Alle-Kiski Society’s 14th annual spring fundraiser; registration and...
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