Penn State spring graduates include students in U.S., Afghanistan
A married couple in New Jersey, a State College resident and a civilian worker in Afghanistan will all receive degrees earned online through the World Campus during Penn State’s spring commencement May 3–5. Among the Penn State students graduating during University Park campus commencement are Tom Brown, a civilian worker in Afghanistan; Matthew and Diana Kirk of Riverside, N.J.; and Jamie Reep of State College.
Penn State to host conference on pollinators
With populations of wild and domesticated pollinators, such as honeybees, in decline, some of the world's foremost scientists in the field will converge on Penn State this summer to discuss the latest research aimed at understanding and overcoming challenges to pollinator health. Hosted by the Center for Pollinator Research in the College of Agricultural Sciences, the second International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy will be held August 14 to 17 at The Nittany Lion Inn.
Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art Gala celebrates modern art's roots
The Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art will host the museum’s annual gala and auction from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 10, at The Nittany Lion Inn.










