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.
Penn State Behrend and Berks faculty members and a team from the College of Health and Human Development are the recipients of the inaugural Commonwealth Commitment Awards.
For Chancellor and Dean Ralph Ford, Penn State Behrend has a responsibility to help shape the future of northwestern Pennsylvania. Drawing on the University's land-grant mission, Ford reflects on the campus's longstanding partnerships and the role higher education plays in driving innovation, economic growth and regional success.
The Run for Women 5K run/walk at Penn State Behrend returns Aug. 30. The event, which is hosted by the Women’s Engagement Council, is a celebration of movement, community and athletes at all ability levels.
Remington Orange, a 2026 graduate of Penn State Behrend’s Digital Media, Arts and Technology program, spent two days up close to the Liberty Bell, creating a highly detailed digital backup of one of America's most iconic symbols. "I think I used nearly every skill I learned at Behrend," he said.
The Smith Chapel at Penn State Behrend is a place where students can center themselves — a calm oasis within a bustling, growth-minded campus. The chapel was dedicated in 2001.
Two Penn State Behrend graduates have been appointed to the board of directors for the college’s Council of Fellows, which advises Chancellor Ralph Ford and others on strategic direction for the college.
