Joseph Cuiffi, pictured right, is recognized as one of six full-time faculty members, University-wide, who was awarded the prestigious Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. The assistant teaching professor and program coordinator of electro-mechanical engineering technology, was honored by Kevin Snider, chancellor of the campus during the 2023 Academic and Student Achievement Awards ceremony.
Candee Christy, administrative support assistant to the chancellor at Penn State New Kensington and pictured right, stands next to Kevin Snider, chancellor, in recognition of her winning the 2023 Outstanding Office Professional Award from the Penn State Educational Office Professionals (PSEOP).
Kevin Snider, chancellor at Penn State New Kensington and standing left, presents the 2023 Arlene Hall Service Award to Hal Smith, associate professor and program coordinator of information sciences and technology at the campus' Academic and Student Achievement Awards. Campus faculty nominate an individual in recognition of high-quality service to the campus, college, University, discipline and the community as a representative of the University.
David McGeary, adjunct instructor of kinesiology and pictured right, accepts the 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award (part-time) at Penn State New Kensington from Kevin Snider, chancellor, during the campus' Academic and Student Teaching Awards event.
A new research program for students will be launched this coming fall: The Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Undergraduate Student Research Fund aims to support student-led projects in different fields. Participants will acquire hands-on experience in research, scholarship, and artistic efforts. They will be responsible for creating their own research problems, study proposals, methodologies, and presenting their findings.
De-stress Fest takes place at five branch libraries across the University Park campus and at 12 Penn State campuses across the commonwealth, offering free snacks, games, activities, art therapy and other stress-management options, which vary with location.
