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Darren Williams, an astronomer at Penn State Behrend, holds models of the Earth and the moon.

What is the moon's true origin story?

A new study by researchers at Penn State Behrend and the Applied Research Lab offers a new possibility for how the moon formed: a binary-exchange capture as two objects passed near a much-younger Earth.
Graphic showing five phases of the Penn State Strategic Plan process. Currently in phase 2, developing the institutional plan.

Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal

A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.
Two water polo players face each other in the pool.

Behrend water polo team wins against Wheaton

The Penn State Behrend men’s water polo team defeated Wheaton at the Erie Invitational, winning 19-8. Jack Holl, a senior from Greenwich, Connecticut, led the lions at the two-day tournament, scoring six goals against Wheaton and six more against Connecticut College.