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Elevating stories that feature women is a key part of increasing engagement—when women see themselves in the spotlight, it inspires us all to dream bigger and act with confidence. The WPAB celebrates all the unique, exciting, and empowered ways that women are showing up and making a difference in our world, including right here on our own campuses.
Tracy Langkilde appointed interim executive vice president and provost
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Tracy Langkilde, the Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science, has been named interim executive vice president and provost of Penn State, effective April 15. Langkilde succeeds Executive Vice President and Provost Justin Schwartz,...
Early career hospitality management alumni pay it forward: Ashley Akright Colon
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The School of Hospitality Management (SHM) in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development (HHD) has received a series of gifts from recent alumni, bolstering the support available to students. In this series, SHM spotlights recent...
‘Gamechangers’ series highlights two women making a difference with Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two Penn State leaders, Tracy Langkilde and Karen Thole, were profiled by GameDay Couture as part of the “Gamechanger” series, which aims to showcase the accomplishments of women. Tracy Langkilde is the Verne M. Willaman Dean at the Eberly...
Paula Dombrowski ’93 Presented with Impact Award
PUBLISHED ON April 3, 2024 By Heather Cass, Publications Manager, Penn State Behrend Paula J. Dombrowski, P.E., ’93, a structural engineer and owner of Forensics Engineered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the recipient of the second annual Mary Behrend Impact Award, presented...
National Women’s History Month celebrated with campus events throughout March
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State student organizations and units at campuses across the commonwealth will offer events in honor of National Women’s History Month in March. According to the National Women's History Alliance, the theme of National Women's History Month...
President Bendapudi shares insight on women leaders in higher ed with CBS News
Penn State in top 30 worldwide among higher education institutions led by women, according to Times Higher Education UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In a nationally televised broadcast, Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi shared her thoughts about growing opportunities and...
Jewish philanthropist gives $1 billion to Bronx med school, waiving all future tuition
New York Jewish Week via JTA — The Bronx’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine will be tuition-free for the indefinite future thanks to a $1 billion donation from a Jewish philanthropist. Read more of this inspiring story in The Times of Israel.
Alumna’s gift supports success of first generation college students at Abington
ABINGTON, Pa. — When Tina Hennessey, who graduated in 1993 was applying to Penn State, she and her dad, a postal worker, spent hours contemplating the big questions and the small ones, too: How do we pay for college? And just as important, how do you choose your...
Women farmers quantitatively linked to better community well-being
Penn State and University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers found that counties with more women farmers also have longer life expectancies and lower poverty rates Worden Farm's Anne Hall setting up for market in St. Petersburg, Florida. Credit: Lance Cheung/USDA. All...
Alumna makes the most of every day, and of every show she produces at CBS Sports
Deb Gelman’s approach, creativity and dedication make her one of the most respected producers in sports television
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