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October 19 2022

Berks LaunchBox announces winners of pitch competition

Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently announced the winners of its third pitch competition. DN Organics took first place and Paragon Behavioral Health took second. Both companies received $125 in seed funding from the LaunchBox.

October 14 2022

Hazleton LaunchBox aims to strengthen community ties with ‘Walk the Block’ event

Employees of the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton recently visited various businesses in downtown Hazleton during its “Walk the Block” event.

October 13 2022

Philanthropy helps Penn State and Penn Staters to impact the world

“A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence” concluded on June 30, raising more than $2.2 billion for the three key imperatives of a modern land-grant institution: opening the doors of higher education to students from every background; creating transformative experiences for both students and citizens; and impacting the larger world through research, outreach and service. While the nearly $844.5 million raised for the last imperative advanced a wide range of priorities across the University, the campaign focused attention on three opportunities for impact: economic development, resource security, and human health.

October 11 2022

New Kensington students, ideas sought for upcoming Idea Challenge

Students of any major can participate in the Idea Challenge for a chance to win prizes and strengthen their professional development skills, as well as innovative mindset. 

October 05 2022

Speaker, consultant Susan Robinson featured on new episode of ‘Dare to Disrupt’

In the 11th episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast, Host Ryan Newman interviews speaker, consultant, and leader Susan Robinson, who received her bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration from Penn State in 1994. Robinson presented a TED Talk in 2017 entitled “How I Fail at Being Disabled,” which has over 1.5 million views.  

September 28 2022

‘Grow with Google’ series to offer business advice for the holidays

Join the Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family for the next in a “Grow with Google” webinar series on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

September 27 2022

Penn State startup launches app to connect, engage students

Navengage, founded by Penn State alumni Andrew Strause, Dan Lordan, and Colleen McBride, created the Engagement App to be a virtual hub for student information across all Penn State campuses.

September 27 2022

Altoona LaunchBox to host ‘Negotiating Your Salary’ webinar Oct. 11

Join the Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family for “Negotiating Your Salary and Knowing Your Value.” The workshop will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

September 27 2022

Researchers can explore taking tech to marketplace with I-Corps short course

Penn State’s I-Corps short course is accepting applications for its October-November cohort. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer discovery and lean startup methodology. The cohort will begin on Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 11.

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