A team of student and faculty researchers discovered the first evidence of Hemimysis anomala — also known as the bloody red shrimp — in Lake Erie's Pennsylvania waters.
The Rhythms of Life series at Penn State Behrend showcases a variety of music, dance and storytelling traditions from all regions of the world. The series is produced by the college's office of Educational Equity and Diversity Programs.
Penn State Behrend provides expanded academic and cultural orientation programs for new international students. The programs are coordinated by the college's Office of Educational Equity and Diversity.
Penn State Behrend offers two degrees in Psychology. The B.A. is structured within a liberal arts framework, while the B.S. takes a quantitative approach. Within the B.S., three options are offered for further specialization: Human Factors and Design; Psychology in the Workplace; and Science.
The B.A. in Political Science program at Penn State Behrend encompasses all subfields of the discipline: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public administration, public policy, and public law.
Penn State Behrend's English degree offers courses in literary and cultural studies, and in various forms of writing. Students majoring in English may select the Literature or the Professional Writing Option.
Penn State Behrend's B.F.A. in Creative Writing major allows students to develop their writing skills through craft classes, literature classes, and writing workshops, in preparation for a variety of post-graduation options, from continuing on to M.F.A. degree programs to working in the professional fields of publishing, editing, and education.