After learning the physics and engineering aspects of rockets, children (grades 4-8) in the Penn State New Kensington’s Kid in College rocketry class constructed and launched their own model rockets on the campus multi-purpose field.
A creek comes into play on the 12th hole at Latrobe Country Club and a covered bridge crosses the water hazard. When Arnold Palmer was designing the back nine, he wanted to create something that was innovative, yet reflective of western Pennsylvania's rich culture and traditions – covered bridges. The red bridges that dot several holes are so popular that artists and photographers from across the United States now come to Latrobe just to capture their image.
Beth Matocha, information resources and services support specialist at Penn State New Kensington, was a mainstay in Blissell Library. She helped numerous campus students during a three-decade career with the library and the Continuing Education office.
Many of this year's incoming students at Penn State New Kensington’s New Student Orientation program got their first feel for the campus at one of the Admissions office’s “Spend a Summer Day” events.
Penn State New Kensington Professor of Chemistry Rob Mathers in his research lab on campus. More than 40 campus students have gained research experience with Mathers.