The dean's list recognizes the academic excellence of undergraduate students who have met credit load requirements, as outlined by University policy, and who have earned a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, discusses her works — two poems and an essay — published in “Just YA: Short Poems, Stories, and Essays,” an anthology edited by Sarah Donovan.
Four Penn State Altoona students competed in the America250PA Direct Effect Innovation Challenge final after moving through the first and second rounds of the competition. The event was held at the State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg on Nov. 15.
The issue showcases undergraduate poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art. The issue also features a special section titled “Dear Future Self” in which students, faculty and staff reflect on the 2024 presidential election and their hopes for the future.
This eight-day excursion offers students the experience of service-learning by visiting the El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico. Students will participate in conservation projects and a disaster relief and resiliency project in the local community.
Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, has been invited to serve as the guest writer to open Carlow University’s 2025 Master of Fine Arts Dual Residency Program in Creative Writing.
Penn State Altoona forward Avana Sayles, of Venetia, was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference’s Player of the Week in women’s basketball on Dec. 2.
Penn State Altoona faculty members Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff released a new episode of their podcast, "Horror Joy," titled "Vampires: Dracula, Salem's Lot, and Midnight Mass." Stoyanoff and Onishi are joined by special guest Christ McAuley of StokerVerse.
Penn State Altoona's University Jazz Band will perform at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.14, in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Musical selections in a variety of contemporary big band styles will be performed.
Todd Davis, professor of English and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, had his poem, "Freeze and Thaw," nominated for a Pushcart Prize by the literary journal Chautauqua. His latest book, “Ditch Memory: New & Selected Poems,” and his poem, "Goat Dream," were featured by Verse Daily.
