The 2021 Penn State New Kensington Leader Launch will be held virtually on March 19, 2021. More information and a registration link can be found at newkensington.psu.edu/Leader-Launch.
As of March 1 (the conclusion of the universal required re-testing period), the University is conducting random testing of between 1% and 2% of the University’s population of students and employees living, learning or working on campus as well as those who access campus.
Penn State is planning a phased return over the summer semester to a full on-campus learning environment for fall 2021. The University’s priorities continue to be the health and well-being of its students, faculty, staff and local communities, and the plans for expanded in-person classes have the flexibility built in to quickly respond to changing pandemic conditions, if necessary.
Shelby Klingensmith, who is in her first-year of her Penn State educational career at the New Kensington campus, is looking to major in communication sciences and disorders and then pursue a doctoral degree in audiology. She hopes to work in a hospital specializing in pediatric care.
Outside of the classroom, Nick McGrath is currently the president of the New Kensington campus' E-Sports Club, in addition to participating in THON. He also enjoys experimenting with technology and reading.
In addition to participating in THON, Nic Hill is President of the Campus Activities Board, member of the E-Sports Club and an Orientation Leader. He also serves as a tutor and owns a 3-D printing business he began last July.
