PSU (Penn State University)

3 weeks ago | psu.edu

Oh Penn State Extension is offering a new webinar series titled “Food Safety Manager Certification Prep Course,” designed to equip food industry professionals with the knowledge to ensure food safety and achieve certification. Sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 18 and 25.

3 weeks ago | psu.edu

A debate continues among scientists over whether tree composition in forests in eastern North American historically have been influenced more by climate or by cultural burning, which is the intentional and controlled use of fire by Indigenous people to manage their environment. Now, a new study of southern New England forests by a team including a researcher from Penn State lends credence to the cultural burning hypothesis, suggesting that fire-tolerant vegetation — oak, hickory and pine — were significantly more abundant near Indigenous settlements over the last 5,000 years.

1 month ago | psu.edu

On May 1, Penn State Schuylkill celebrated the remarkable achievements of its student-athletes during the annual Student-Athlete Recognition Ceremony, held in a packed Morgan Auditorium. The evening served as a powerful tribute to the dedication, talent, and resilience of students from 15 different sports teams, who were honored for their performance on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

1 month ago | psu.edu

Online registration for the 2025 Climate Solutions Symposium, taking place May 19–20 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, is open until May 12.

1 month ago | psu.edu

Penn State Greater Allegheny hosted its Scholarship Recipient and Donor Recognition Lunch on April 17, celebrating the generosity of donors and the achievements of student recipients.