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Two researchers talk while working at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

Joe Beilein with Megan Mullally

The May 28 episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" on TLC featured Joseph Beilein, assistant professor of history at Penn State Behrend. He explained historical documents to the actress Megan Mullally, of "Will & Grace."

A portrait of Ann K. Scott, community outreach manager for Erie Insurance Group

Ann K. Scott

Ann Scott, community outreach manager for Erie Insurance Group, has been named vice chair of the board of directors of the Penn State Behrend Council of Fellows.

Beaty-Warren Middle School seventh-grade student Kole Howard, left, observes a LEGO robot during the “LEGO Person” activity at 21st Century Kids, held Friday, April 20, at Penn State Behrend. As part of the activity, Howard and his classmates were tasked with reconstructing the same LEGO robot from memory.

21st Century Kids

Beaty-Warren Middle School seventh-grade student Kole Howard, left, observes a LEGO robot during the “LEGO Person” activity at 21st Century Kids, held Friday, April 20, at Penn State Behrend. As part of the activity, Howard and his classmates were tasked with reconstructing the same LEGO robot from memory.

More than 1,000 Erie County fifth-grade students attended the Children's Water Festival, held May 17 at Penn State Behrend.

Water Festival 2018

More than 1,000 Erie County fifth-grade students attended the Children's Water Festival, held May 17 at Penn State Behrend. The daylong event is designed to educate students about the importance of water, including ground water, surface water, watersheds, water quality and water conservation, through dynamic, hands-on activities.