Rev up Happy Valley’s sales engine for YOUR company — Watch now for free!
In February, author and rainmaker Ben Lawrence held a workshop answering the critical question, “How do I sell more?” Now you can watch the workshop for free. The three-hour workshop has been condensed into this 40-minute video. In Happy Valley’s Sales Engine: Rev it up for YOUR company workshop, you’ll discover: Why so many Happy […]
How to keep investing in CX – even during economic uncertainty
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA is hosting a free, in-person session featuring Dave Seybold, CEO of TTEC Digital, as he discusses the importance of investing in customer experience, especially during times of uncertainty. The event will include an afternoon of discussion, light refreshments and networking with other entrepreneurs, students, faculty and […]
Penn State wins sustainability in the Big Ten
By Sean Yoder The MorningStar Solar Home is one of the features of the Sustainability Experience Center at the Penn State University Park campus. Photo Credit: Sean Yoder. Penn State recently ranked first among its Big Ten peers (and No. 6 among public universities in the U.S. and No. 14 among all universities in the […]
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Prolific “tinkerer” becomes 8th Penn Stater to ever be inducted to National Academy of Inventors
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 […]
Is Penn State moving from ocean liner to an agile speed boat? Here are 5 disrupters leading “purpose, agility, opportunity”
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 […]
Presidential Goal #5: Transform Penn State’s internal operations
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 […]
Presidential Goal #4: Foster diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
By Chris Buchignani Dr. Marcus Whitehurst, Vice Provost for Educational Equity, will take the lead on ensuring a safe, welcoming Happy Valley experience for all who come to study, teach, work, and live at Penn State, with a focus on identifying shortfalls and closing gaps in serving underserved populations. That will include evaluating current conditions […]
Presidential Goal #3: Increase land-grant impact
By Chris Buchignani Dr. Larry Terry, Vice President for Outreach, will lead up an initiative of particular interest to us here at HappyValley Industry. His charge to ensure the University continues to hew closely to its founding mission as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution means not only keeping its traditional focus on agriculture vibrant and relevant […]
