News
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.
September 22
2022
Graduate student complements coursework with hands-on assistantship
Penn State graduate student Amanda Enns is creating an action plan for small to medium-sized businesses to best approach Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. Enns, who is pursuing a master’s degree through the Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management (ELIM) program in the Penn State School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, is complementing her coursework with an assistantship through Penn State’s Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP).
September 20
2022
Altoona LaunchBox to host Grow With Google webinar
Join the Altoona LaunchBox, supported by the Hite family and Abington LaunchBox, for the Grow with Google webinar on Oct. 4.
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