Weekly Wrap: THON 2018; Global Building Network; New College of Nursing dean

A look back at the top stories for the week of Feb. 19

THON 2018 culminated with the final reveal of $10,151,663.93. Proceeds go to support for pediatric cancer patients and cancer research at Penn State's Hershey Medical Center. Credit: Maddie Almer. All Rights Reserved.

This week's top stories from across Penn State:

THON 2018: Penn State's THON 2018 has raised $10,151,663.93 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Children's Hospital. THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, raises money to fight pediatric cancer.

GLOBAL BUILDING NETWORK: Penn State has been asked by the United Nations to lead a global network to advance building science, construction processes and building management. The network aims to create an international framework that will make buildings more sustainable, more efficient and healthier to live and work in.

COLLEGE OF NURSING DEAN: Laurie A. Badzek, professor of nursing and director of the School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Services at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has been named the new dean of Penn State’s College of Nursing.

SATELLITES AND MEASLES: Remote technologies are helping Penn State biologists use satellite images to track seasonal changes in population in African cities, in order to predict outbreaks of measles and estimate how many children will need to be vaccinated in particular areas.

BRANDYWINE BASKETBALL: Penn State Brandywine made its claim as the No. 1 team in Penn State University Athletic Conference basketball as both its men’s and women’s teams earned conference championships on their home floor Sunday afternoon.

Last Updated February 22, 2018