The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Alumni Society Board, in collaboration with their Alumni Society and SNAP (Student Nurses Association of PA) at Penn State Behrend, invited Penn State nursing alumni and students to connect over delightful conversation, interactive games, and Berkey Creamery ice cream at Roche Hall this past summer.
Penn State World Campus is offering a new online undergraduate degree that focuses on project and supply chain management. In partnership with Penn State Behrend, the new program comes as demand for jobs in this field is forecast to increase significantly in the next eight years.
Penn State Behrend swimmers set multiple records at the Allegheny-Empire Championships at Nazareth College on Feb. 15-18. Tim Compton, a sophomore from Pittsburgh, won the 500 freestyle and the 400 IM. Emma Webster, a junior from Bradford, won the 200 backstroke.
Pennsylvania Sea Grant is offering three paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students seeking to gain experience in the areas of outreach, education and economics. Applications are now being accepted.
“If you have even a kernel of confidence, some thought deep inside of you that says, ‘I think I’m good at this one thing,’ listen to that voice,” said actor and writer Brendan Hunt at a recent Penn State Behrend talk. “Listen to all the other stuff, but be sure you listen to that voice, too. Because that’s you.”
Taura L. Barr, associate professor of clinical nursing at Ohio State University’s College of Nursing, will be the speaker at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing's 2023 joint Jean Vallance Lecture in Nursing Innovation/WE LEAD Inspirational Leader Speaker Series on Friday, March 31, at the Wyndham Garden State College. The lecture will be offered in-person as well as via webinar.
Penn State Behrend’s new Erie Hall offers expanded fitness, recreation and wellness space. “I think it will inspire more students to work out," said Kelly Wilson, the college's new campus recreation manager.
The Penn State Behrend women’s basketball team completed a regular-season sweep of Penn State Altoona with an 88-56 win on Feb. 11. The team travels to Alfred State on Feb. 15. Behrend’s volleyball, track and field, tennis, bowling and wrestling teams also were in action last week.
Five Penn State Behrend seniors will represent the college at this year’s THON, the 46-hour dance marathon that benefits Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
