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Penn State New Kensington students, front, left to right, Mariana Mbemba, Tyler Campbell and Taylor Eakles participated in LeaderQuest, and along with Tyler John, back row, volunteered for a Martin Luther King Jr. day of community service in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Softball practice

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With western Pennsylvania’s weather taking its toll on softball diamonds, the Penn State New Kensington softball team can get into the swing of things by hitting off the tee prior to facing the hitting machine in the indoor batting cage in the Athletics Center. 

Research Expo

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Penn State New Kensington students showcase projects at the research expo on campus. Career Days is held in conjunction with the annual event. 

Students and family

PSNK students

Soon-to-be Penn Staters and and their parents get in on the fun at Penn State New Kensington's Accepted Student Reception.

Admissions event

PSNK admissions

Students accepted to Penn State New Kensington attend a reception in their honor at the campus. Chancellor Kevin Snider welcomed in January some of the new members of the Class of 2021. 

LeaderQuest

PSNK students

Students from Penn State campuses in western Pennsylvania work together on the high ropes course at the annual LeaderQuest conference. The activity builds teamwork and leadership skills. 

Cat

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House Cat Mazie, a newcomer to the seasonal speculation business, is jostling with Punxsutawney Phil for the mammalian title of authoritative climate visionary. 

Logan Place

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Penn State New Kensington baseball players Jake Klukaszewski, left, and Jake Courtley, with a resident of Logan Place during a visit in December. 

Salvation Army

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Penn State New Kensington baseball team with Major Elvie Carter, second row, fourth from left,  and donated toys at the Salvation Army's New Kensington Worship and Service Center.