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Red brick building in New Kensington

Retrofitting roofs in Pennsylvania's 'Rust Belt'

Esther Obonyo, associate professor of engineering design and architectural engineering, was awarded a $25,000 grant from Penn State’s Institutes of Energy and the Environment to design and test a new roofing composite. The project is part of a cross-institutional, multidisciplinary initiative led by Penn State New Kensington’s Corner Launchbox focused on refreshing the community’s image and economy.
Five professors from Catholic University and Penn State stand in front of a building in France.

Penn State delegation fostering partnerships abroad

A delegation from three Pittsburgh-area Penn State campuses — including Beaver, Greater Allegheny and New Kensington — will visit two universities in Europe this summer to foster global partnerships and expand the Experiential Digital Global Engagement, or EDGE, program.

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

This week we say thank you to Susan Sanders, Cheryl McCloskey, Mary Dubbink, Marcia Delia, Rebecca Schultz, David Pack and Tracey Accordino — and to everyone who helps make Penn State such an incredible community. We Are!
Penn State New Kensington lion shrine

Penn State New Kensington awarded $75,000 grant

The West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund has awarded Penn State New Kensington $75,000 to aid in incorporating sustainability and best practices to the campus-led Corridor of Innovation and revitalization efforts in the city of New Kensington.