More than 50 Penn State Behrend faculty members discussed their research at the college’s second-annual Faculty Showcase. In a series of lightning-round talks, they discussed deep neural networks, legacy contaminants in Lake Erie, corporate labor investment efficiency and the tensile properties of tarantula silk, among other topics.
Penn State’s Environmental Health and Safety team will host virtual and in-person events for the University’s research and academic community as part of its Lab Safety Awareness Week initiative, Feb. 9-13.
The Penn State Behrend wrestling team won seven of 10 bouts against Mercyhurst University, finishing 34-13. The wins included two pins, three technical falls, one major decision and one decision.
Penn State Pathways will launch this spring to help undergraduates explore their change-of-campus opportunities and make confident decisions about the future of their education.
A new mid-semester “slide-over” course developed by a team of faculty members, including a professor at Penn State Behrend, has created an alternate path for students who struggle in CHEM 110, which is required for science and pre-health majors, and for most of the engineering disciplines.
Degree‑seeking graduate students from all Penn State colleges and campuses are invited to register for the 2026 Graduate Exhibition, which will take place Friday, March 27, on the University Park campus.
Sidelined by elbow surgery, Penn State Behrend baseball player Curtis King began to produce photos and videos of the team. That led to an internship with the Erie SeaWolves.
Penn State Beaver, Behrend and Greater Allegheny have expanded degree offerings in health care, engineering and technical fields to meet Pennsylvania workforce demand, with hands-on, industry-aligned programs. An opportunity to connect with campus representatives is scheduled for Feb. 18 at the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center.
