A $1 million gift from Pamela and Brian Kupchella has created a strategic investment fund that will support initiatives at Penn State Behrend. "Pam and I wanted this gift to express our confidence in Behrend's future," Brian Kupchella said.
RegisterBlast, a new tool to assist accommodated students registered with Student Disability Resources and faculty who are instructing them, is being rolled out for the fall 2026 semester at University Park, Berks, Behrend and Altoona campuses, and will continue at the Harrisburg campus after its successful pilot of the new technology in the spring 2026 semester.
A $1 million gift from Penn State alumni Brian and Pamela Kupchella will advance strategic initiatives at Penn State Behrend, providing support for the college's strategic plan and the Open Lab model of learning.
Chancellor and Dean Ralph Ford has spent more than three decades at Penn State Behrend as a faculty member, researcher and academic leader, helping advance the college's role in education, research and regional engagement.
Chancellor and Dean Ralph Ford reflects on the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, Penn State Behrend's deep connections to the Erie community and the campus' role in advancing innovation and regional success.
Chancellor and Dean Ralph Ford has spent more than three decades at Penn State Behrend as a faculty member, researcher and academic leader, helping advance the college's role in education, research and regional engagement.
The 2026 Run for Women 5K run/walk at Penn State Behrend will be held on Aug. 30. The 3.1-mile course will begin and end at the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center, on Technology Drive.
