A gallery of photographs reflecting on events, people and special moments at Penn State during 2016 can be viewed at http://news.psu.edu/gallery/442265/2016/12/14/penn-state-2016-year-revi…. Credit: Annemarie Mountz / Penn State. Creative Commons
A gallery of photographs highlighting some of the special moments, people and events at Penn State throughout 2016. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
RAM Squad, Penn State's premiere hip-hop dance team, performed at the Nittany Block Party outside the HUB-Robeson Center on Aug. 26. The Nittany Block Party welcomed students back to campus for the fall 2016 semester and was hosted by the Student Programming Association at Penn State Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
The 47th annual Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games were officially opened with the lighting of the Flame of Hope during Opening Ceremonies at Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena June 2. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Students and chancellors from 13 campuses accompanied University President Eric Barron for an event held June 20 at the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg announcing a series of six $50,000 grants for Commonwealth Campuses to expand the Invent Penn State initiative. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
The third largest crowd in NCAA Wrestling history packed Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Feb. 5 to see Penn State defeat Ohio State 24-14. The Nittany Lions were undefeated in dual-meet competition in 2016 and crowned two individual national champions on the way to the programs seventh national team title. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Mike Herr, known around the University Park campus as 'Mike the Mailman,' retired from the U.S. Postal Service in April of 2016. Herr became a Penn State icon, working and welcoming friends to the University Park post office for 48 years. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Old Main was the site for a unique multimedia program on the evening of Oct. 6. The event kicked off the University's 'All in at Penn State: A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion' initiative. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
John Urschel, Penn State graduate, NFL offensive lineman, and Ph.D. candidate in mathematics at MIT, provided the commencement address at the Eberly College of Science spring commencement ceremony May 7. While playing football at Penn State, Urschel excelled on the field and in the classroom earning both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in mathematics. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Conal Carr, director of housing operations at Penn State, hosted the opening of a time capsule discovered in the cornerstone of Findlay Commons during renovations. The time capsule from 1965 provided a glimpse into the University's past, revealing a variety of items including dining hall menus, sports schedules, a Daily Collegian dated Feb. 24, 1965, and a Playboy magazine. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
This newborn lamb, just 24-hours old, was one of nearly 100 born during the spring lambing season at Penn State's Sheep Facility in March of 2016. The mission at the Sheep Facility, part of Penn State's Department of Animal Sciences, is to provide hands-on education in breeding, flock management, proper feeding and overall care of the herd. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Scenic design and technical crew installed a rain machine on the Playhouse stage for the Penn State Centre Stage production of '110 in the Shade.' The show opened Feb. 16, 2016. Penn State Centre Stage is the professional arm of Penn State's School of Theatre and serves as a training program for emerging theatre professionals. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Running back Saquon Barkely soared into the endzone for a Penn State touchdown vs Michigan State on Nov. 26. The Nittany Lions capped a remarkable season with a thrilling victory over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship game. James Franklin, 2016 Big Ten Coach of the Year, will lead the Lions to Pasadena and the Rose Bowl for a Jan. 2 showdown with USC. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
The 2016 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) raised $9,770,332.32 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world and raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. Creative Commons
Abcon Pena-Francesch, a doctoral candidate in engineering science and mechanics at Penn State, prepares to extract squid ring-teeth from tentacles to create a thermoplastic material. The protein-based thermoplastic opens up new avenues in the world of materials fabrication and syntheses. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Lt. Matt White, University Police and Public Safety, put the departments bomb detecting robot through some paces near the Millennium Science Complex on the afternoon of July 20. White was preparing to demonstrate the robot to a group of campers from Science-U Summer Camps later in the afternoon. The explosives detecting robot allows for inspection of a potential blast area while the operator guides it remotely from a safe distance away. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Starting pitcher Marlaina Laubach earned the win as the Penn State Nittany Lion softball team defeated Nebraska 8-7 in second round action at the 2016 Big Ten Softball Tournament May 13. Penn State hosted the four-day tournament at Beard Field on the University Park campus. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Students participating in the Penn State Department of Anthropology's archaeological field school excavated the Foster Farmstead, a 19th-century historic site located on the northeast corner of the grounds of the Arboretum at Penn State. The course provides hands-on learning in site gridding, excavating and preservation of artifacts. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
On Dec. 3 the Penn State Blue Band joined with the University of Wisconsin Marching Band to perform a rousing rendition of the National Anthem before the start of the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Credit: Annemarie Mountz / Penn State. Creative Commons
Stefan Gawlowicz, managing chef with Penn State Housing and Food Services, prepared sample salads for guests at the Student Farm Fall Harvest Festival on Sept. 7. The Student Farm at Penn State is a student-centered and sustainable farm that provides a variety of fresh foods to the Penn State community. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Nittany Lion was 'All In' at the 'All In-Pop Up' event held Oct. 5 at the HUB-Robeson Center. The event was a preview to the dynamic 'All In at Penn State' multimedia event the evening of Oct. 6 at Old Main. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
A gallery of photographs highlighting some of the special moments, people and events at Penn State throughout 2016. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
RAM Squad, Penn State's premiere hip-hop dance team, performed at the Nittany Block Party outside the HUB-Robeson Center on Aug. 26. The Nittany Block Party welcomed students back to campus for the fall 2016 semester and was hosted by the Student Programming Association at Penn State Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
The 47th annual Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games were officially opened with the lighting of the Flame of Hope during Opening Ceremonies at Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena June 2. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Students and chancellors from 13 campuses accompanied University President Eric Barron for an event held June 20 at the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg announcing a series of six $50,000 grants for Commonwealth Campuses to expand the Invent Penn State initiative. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
The third largest crowd in NCAA Wrestling history packed Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Feb. 5 to see Penn State defeat Ohio State 24-14. The Nittany Lions were undefeated in dual-meet competition in 2016 and crowned two individual national champions on the way to the programs seventh national team title. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Mike Herr, known around the University Park campus as 'Mike the Mailman,' retired from the U.S. Postal Service in April of 2016. Herr became a Penn State icon, working and welcoming friends to the University Park post office for 48 years. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Old Main was the site for a unique multimedia program on the evening of Oct. 6. The event kicked off the University's 'All in at Penn State: A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion' initiative. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
John Urschel, Penn State graduate, NFL offensive lineman, and Ph.D. candidate in mathematics at MIT, provided the commencement address at the Eberly College of Science spring commencement ceremony May 7. While playing football at Penn State, Urschel excelled on the field and in the classroom earning both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in mathematics. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Conal Carr, director of housing operations at Penn State, hosted the opening of a time capsule discovered in the cornerstone of Findlay Commons during renovations. The time capsule from 1965 provided a glimpse into the University's past, revealing a variety of items including dining hall menus, sports schedules, a Daily Collegian dated Feb. 24, 1965, and a Playboy magazine. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
This newborn lamb, just 24-hours old, was one of nearly 100 born during the spring lambing season at Penn State's Sheep Facility in March of 2016. The mission at the Sheep Facility, part of Penn State's Department of Animal Sciences, is to provide hands-on education in breeding, flock management, proper feeding and overall care of the herd. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Scenic design and technical crew installed a rain machine on the Playhouse stage for the Penn State Centre Stage production of '110 in the Shade.' The show opened Feb. 16, 2016. Penn State Centre Stage is the professional arm of Penn State's School of Theatre and serves as a training program for emerging theatre professionals. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Running back Saquon Barkely soared into the endzone for a Penn State touchdown vs Michigan State on Nov. 26. The Nittany Lions capped a remarkable season with a thrilling victory over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship game. James Franklin, 2016 Big Ten Coach of the Year, will lead the Lions to Pasadena and the Rose Bowl for a Jan. 2 showdown with USC. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
The 2016 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) raised $9,770,332.32 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world and raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. Creative Commons
Abcon Pena-Francesch, a doctoral candidate in engineering science and mechanics at Penn State, prepares to extract squid ring-teeth from tentacles to create a thermoplastic material. The protein-based thermoplastic opens up new avenues in the world of materials fabrication and syntheses. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Lt. Matt White, University Police and Public Safety, put the departments bomb detecting robot through some paces near the Millennium Science Complex on the afternoon of July 20. White was preparing to demonstrate the robot to a group of campers from Science-U Summer Camps later in the afternoon. The explosives detecting robot allows for inspection of a potential blast area while the operator guides it remotely from a safe distance away. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Starting pitcher Marlaina Laubach earned the win as the Penn State Nittany Lion softball team defeated Nebraska 8-7 in second round action at the 2016 Big Ten Softball Tournament May 13. Penn State hosted the four-day tournament at Beard Field on the University Park campus. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
Students participating in the Penn State Department of Anthropology's archaeological field school excavated the Foster Farmstead, a 19th-century historic site located on the northeast corner of the grounds of the Arboretum at Penn State. The course provides hands-on learning in site gridding, excavating and preservation of artifacts. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
On Dec. 3 the Penn State Blue Band joined with the University of Wisconsin Marching Band to perform a rousing rendition of the National Anthem before the start of the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Credit: Annemarie Mountz / Penn State. Creative Commons
Stefan Gawlowicz, managing chef with Penn State Housing and Food Services, prepared sample salads for guests at the Student Farm Fall Harvest Festival on Sept. 7. The Student Farm at Penn State is a student-centered and sustainable farm that provides a variety of fresh foods to the Penn State community. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Nittany Lion was 'All In' at the 'All In-Pop Up' event held Oct. 5 at the HUB-Robeson Center. The event was a preview to the dynamic 'All In at Penn State' multimedia event the evening of Oct. 6 at Old Main. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
As 2016 draws to a close, we review a small, representative selection of achievements and visual reflections on the year at Penn State, from among the many University-wide accomplishments in academics, research, athletics, student life and public service.
View a photo gallery and collection of news highlights at http://news.psu.edu/tag/2016-review.
Chris Koleno
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