Feature Archive

A portrait of Penn State Behrend faculty members Melanie Hetzel-Riggin, Eric Robbins and Courtney Nagle

Behrend faculty recognized for teaching and outreach

Three Behrend faculty members have received University-wide awards for their work at the college and in the Erie community.

An on-field photograph of Sarah Thomas, the first female NFL official.

Behrend Speaker Series to feature first female NFL official

Sarah Thomas will visit Behrend on Tuesday, April 5. Her hat, whistle and flag from Super Bowl LV are on display in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Sam Mason, director of sustainability at Penn State Behrend, stands on a footbridge in Wintergreen Gorge.

Behrend to host public teach-in on climate and justice

Nearly 30 Behrend faculty members and alumni will participate in the Worldwide Teach-In on Climate and Justice on Wednesday, March 30.

A student bends down to look into the printing bed of a 3D printer at Penn State's Innovation Commons.

$2.13 million endowment will support Innovation Commons

New funding will expand Behrend's Innovation Commons, a product design and prototyping lab and part of the Invent Penn State network.

Five Penn State Behrend students pose in THON jackets in advance of the 46-hour dance marathon.

Behrend students dance at THON

Five Behrend students danced at THON, Penn State's 46-hour dance marathon. This year's event raised $13.7 million for families that are fighting childhood cancer.

A Penn State Behrend student poses in Lilley Library.

U.S. News ranks Behrend's online programs among nation's best

New rankings place Penn State’s online programs – including programs developed and taught by Behrend faculty members – among the best in the nation.

A photo of the Penn State Behrend Lion Shrine covered with snow.

Behrend classes and activities canceled until 10 a.m.

In-person classes, on-campus work, and on-campus activities are canceled from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4. Only essential employees should report before then.

Smith Creative Writers Reading Series resumes

The spring readings will feature poets, prose writers and students in Behrend’s B.F.A. program.

A photo of esports broadcaster Ovilee May, who will visit Penn State Behrend on Jan. 24.

Behrend Speaker Series to feature esports host Ovilee May

Esports is a $1 billion business, and Ovilee May is cashing in. She has worked with Yahoo, Riot Games and Blizzard Entertainment.

A collage of photos showing new construction, academic labs and research centers at Penn State Behrend.

A look back at Behrend's 2021 highlights

New academic majors, research centers and outreach programs highlighted a big year at Penn State Behrend.