Penn State Behrend

'BE MINE, LION'

Finally, a legitimate way to write your loved one's name in fresh pavement.

Visitors test the mannequin in one of Penn State Behrend's new nursing simulation labs.

Investing in the 'front line' of health care

High-tech simulation labs prepare Behrend nursing students for work in emergency settings.

A boy in a Darth Vader mask tries to use magic to move a car.

Advertisers bet big on Super Bowl spots

Arpan Yagnik, an assistant professor of advertising, says Super Bowl ads are still a good investment -- even at $175,000 per second.

Three students collaborate while working near a 3D printer.

Moving beyond 'groupthink'

The National Science Foundation will fund a two-year, $200,000 study of collaborative problem solving at Penn State Behrend.

Penn State Behrend student Billy Santoro hugs a guy to whom he has donated bone marrow

A life-saving match

Behrend student Billy Santoro had his DNA tested at a campus bone marrow drive. When he matched with a teen in need in Louisville, both of their lives changed forever.

Penn State Behrend volleyball player Robert McMaster prepares to hit the ball.

Behrend volleyball player sets career record for digs

Penn State Behrend libero Robert McMaster, a senior from North Huntingdon, recorded 12 digs against Adrian to become the program’s all-time leader. He added 12 more against St. John Fisher.

Erie Mayor to give 'State of the City' address at Penn State Behrend

Erie Mayor Joe Schember will discuss his first year in office and his priorities for the months ahead when he delivers his 2019 State of the City address at Penn State Behrend on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

Dave Niland, at left, is in his 25th year as the coach of the Behrend Lions, having produced 24 consecutive winning seasons. For the past four seasons, that success has been shared with his son Andy Niland, at right, who has been the Lions’ starting point guard since joining the team in the fall of 2015.

Nilands balance intricacies of father-son, coach-player relationship

For 25 years, Dave Niland has coached the Penn State Behrend men's basketball team and has produced 24 consecutive winning seasons. A big reason for his recent success has been his son Andy Niland, who has been the Lions’ starting point guard since joining the team in the fall of 2015.