Photo: Penn State College of Engineering. Penn State celebrated a ribbon cutting at its new $88M Engineering Design and Innovation Building on the west end of campus. The building features “cornerstone to capstone” maker spaces to help undergraduates collaborate with academia and industry partners to solve real-world problems. The building, which is formally known as […]
Photo: CENTRE DAILY TIMES/ABBY DREY. Penn State is set to purchase 20.36 acres in Benner Township, Centre County, for $2.35 million — in an effort to further agricultural research. The property includes a 25,000-square-foot research greenhouse, a 3,324-square-foot residence and nearly 10 acres of adjacent land that can host field experiments, such as testing new […]
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Photo: Provided. Dr. Douglas Werner, the John L. and Genevieve McCain Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering at Penn State, has recently been named as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. This professional distinction is the highest awarded to academic inventors and highlights those who have […]
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger The picturesque Gamble Mill. Photo: Provided. Most Happy Valley residents know Gamble Mill. Originally constructed in 1786 and known as Lamb Mill, the iconic structure in downtown Bellefonte became Gamble Mill in the early 1900s. It changed hands several times in the next decades, and offered a restaurant and then a brewpub […]
By Chris Buchignani On February 27, President Bendapudi shared her vision for the University with a focus on five key areas. Here’s what it looks like, and who is leading the disruption. Student success: Dr. Justin Schwartz, Interim Executive Vice President and Provost, is charged with elevating the overall Penn State […]
By Chris Buchignani Dr. Michael Wade Smith, a long-time trusted advisor to President Bendapudi, is tasked with combatting bureaucratic creep, modernizing operations, and restructuring the University’s finances. He will lead the charge on improving operational efficiency, setting spending priorities, and attracting and retaining top talent. He will be joined by co-leads Kathy Bieschke (Vice Provost […]
