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Laura's focus is heavily centered around Penn State University, with an emphasis on events and announcements related to the university. She also covers topics related to culture & society, as well as education. If you have news or stories about Penn State University, upcoming events, rankings or cultural initiatives within the university community, reaching out to Laura would be a good fit.
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By: Laura Waldhier
Penn State faculty members preparing for retirement are invited to attend an upcoming webinar designed to support faculty in making thoughtful and informed decisions about the practical and academic aspects of transitioning out of a full-time faculty role. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, May 19, from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom webinar. No registration is required.
By: Laura Waldhier
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to Penn State, Melissa Kunes, assistant vice president for Enrollment Management and executive director for Student Aid, will retire on May 15, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students and the University’s approach to financial aid.
Five Penn State professors have been named Evan Pugh University Professors, the University’s highest faculty honor, effective July 1. They are W. Niel Brandt, Eberly Family Chair Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics; Long-Qing Chen, Hamer Professor of Materials Science and Engineering; Runze Li, Eberly Family Chair Professor of Statistics; Karen Thole, professor of mechanical engineering, and Adri van Duin, distinguished professor of mechanical engineering.
By: Laura Waldhier
Sabine Klahr, vice provost for Global at Penn State, has announced her transition to a phased retirement from the University, beginning July 1. During her phased retirement, Klahr will serve as special adviser in the Office of the Provost, supporting the advancement of key international initiatives and supporting the transition of leadership in Penn State Global.
The Penn State Forum Speaker Series has announced its lineup for Fall 2026. Invited to speak on topics of their choice this fall are three Penn State alumni: Liz Covart, award-winning Early American historian; Uzair Qadeer, chief people officer at the BBC; and Jeff Sundheim, AI business strategist at Tela Strategies.
By: Laura Waldhier
The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Department Executive Officers program has gained five additional fellows from the Penn State ranks. The BTAA is the academic consortium of the Big Ten universities and the United States’ pre-eminent model for effective collaboration among research universities.
By: Laura Waldhier
The Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program in 2026-27 will include five new fellows from Penn State. The BTAA is the academic consortium of the Big Ten universities and the United States’ pre-eminent model for effective collaboration among research universities.
Katie Marshall and LaWanda Ward have been named Administrative Fellows for 2026-27. The program offers Penn State faculty and staff the opportunity to work with senior University officers to gain knowledge and experience pertaining to leadership in the academic community.
By: Laura Waldhier
Youth programs ramp up each June, when summer offerings begin in full force across the commonwealth. However, the University offers youth programming year-round, said Sandy Weaver, associate director of compliance and director of youth protection in Penn State's Office of Ethics and Compliance.
Juneteenth National Independence Day will be celebrated with public events on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, in downtown State College. This year's theme is "Roots, Rhythm, and Resilience: Celebrating Our Legacy."
