Tim NeCastro, president and CEO of Erie Insurance Group, discusses the new Excelerate program, which will provide scholarships and research stipends for students at Penn State Behrend.
William "Bill" Lasher, a founding faculty member of Penn State Behrend's engineering program, has created an estate gift to support new programs and initiatives of the school. He retired in 2017.
Myron Jones, a pioneer in Erie’s radio and television broadcasting industry and a longtime friend and supporter of Penn State Behrend, died June 28 in Erie. He was 92.
Ann Scott, community outreach manager for Erie Insurance Group, has been named vice chair of the board of directors of the Penn State Behrend Council of Fellows. The council advises Chancellor Ralph Ford and other campus leaders on issues related to economic development and regional need.
Ann Scott, community outreach manager for Erie Insurance Group, has been named vice chair of the board of directors of the Penn State Behrend Council of Fellows.
The Behrend Medallion, Penn State Behrend’s foremost recognition of an individual who has brought honor to his or her profession and community, was presented to Thomas B. Hagen, chairman of the board of Erie Insurance Group, at the Glenhill Appreciation Dinner at Penn State Behrend on May 23. The college's last four leaders attended the event.
Thomas B. Hagen, chairman of the board of Erie Insurance Group and owner and chairman of Erie-based Custom Group Industries, received the Behrend Medallion at the Glenhill Appreciation Dinner at Penn State Behrend on May 23.
The past four leaders of Penn State Behrend gathered to honor Thomas B. Hagen, chairman of the board of Erie Insurance Group, at the Glenhill Appreciation Dinner on May 23. Joining Hagen, center, were Jack Burke, Ralph Ford, John M. Lilley and Don Birx.
The Behrend Medallion was presented to Thomas B. Hagen, chairman of the board of Erie Insurance Group and owner and chairman of Erie-based Custom Group Industries, on May 23. The medallion is the college's foremost recognition of an individual who has brought honor to his or her profession and community.
