$2 million gift focuses on scholarships
Penn State students and faculty in agriculture
and business will be among the chief beneficiaries of a $2 million gift to
the University from Galen and Nancy Dreibelbis of State College. The couple
targeted slightly more than half their donation to boost the Galen Dreibelbis
Endowment for Excellence in Agriculture and Business Administration. They
created the endowment several years ago to support scholarships, research,
equipment acquisitions and other academic activities.
Research team to study HUB late night
activities
Late Night Penn State is acknowledged as a winner
among alcohol-free programs on college campuses nationwide, and this week
received recognition from the U.S. Department of Education in the form of
a one-year, $75,748 grant, which recognizes innovative programs that combat
binge drinking among college students. The grant will fund a research study
of its impact on students.
Penn State Geisinger to reorganize
following study of current health system
The board that oversees the Penn State Geisinger
Health System has formed a committee to review the system's organizational
structure, governance and leadership and to recommend changes to ensure the
system's continued viability.
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