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New Kensington faculty and staff stand and sit for a group photo

New Kensington Green Team Level 4 Celebration Group Photo

Faculty, staff and students at Penn State New Kensington gather for a group photo to celebrate the campus being the first to achieve full completion of the Penn State Sustainability Institute's Green Paws Programs. Over the course of four years, the campus completed each of the four levels of the program, which aims to educate members of the University about sustainability and related practices.

Cora Rejniak on volleyball court

Cora Rejniak

Cora Rejniak, senior biobehavioral health major at Penn State New Kensington, prepares to hit a volleyball during a recent game. Rejniak is one of six New Kensington student-athletes to earn a spot on a United States Collegiate Athletic Association National All-Academic Team.

Soccer player, left, and volleyball player, right

Andrew Perenic and Kaylea Flick

Sophomores Andrew Perenic, left, and Kaylea Flick, right, were named All-Americans by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Both were named to the Division 2 All-American second team in men's soccer and women's volleyball, respectively.

Soccer player, left, and volleyball player, right

Andrew Perenic and Kaylea Flick

Sophomores Andrew Perenic, left, and Kaylea Flick, right, were named All-Americans by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). Both were named to the Division 2 All-American second team in men's soccer and women's volleyball, respectively.

Tom Roberts sitting at piano

Tom Roberts

Renowned pianist Tom Roberts brings his silent film festival to Penn State New Kensington on Nov. 28. Roberts composed new scores for Charlie Chaplin film, including the two that will be shown at the campus: "The Rink" and "The Pawn Shop." The composer will perform and narrate the movies and be joined by Mary Beth Malek, clarinetist.

Two Russian dancers during a performance

Barynya Russian dance and music ensemble

Penn State New Kensington students, staff and faculty, along with members of the local community, enjoyed a performance by Barynya, a world-renowned Russian dance, music and song ensemble, on Nov. 7. The group has performed in many prestigious cultural venues across the U.S. and world and was featured on NBC's "Superstars of Dance." The performance was part of the campus' Country of Focus program, which aims to provide students an opportunity to learn more about international culture and becoming world citizens.

Watercolor painting of marching band drummer

"Drumming at Kiski" watercolor painting

"Drumming at Kiski," a watercolor painting by Patti Giordano, hangs in the Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery. The painting and other works from members of the New Kensington Camera Club and the Allegheny Valley League of Artists are featured in the gallery's Nov. exhibit, "The Art of Music."

Kaylea Flick playing volleyball

Kaylea Flick

Kaylea Flick, Penn State New Kensington volleyball player, received All-PSUAC Honorable Mention accolades from the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC).