Each year, Penn State honors several members of its faculty and staff for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2015 Faculty/Staff Award recipients — 33 outstanding University employees and one program — reach across campuses, colleges and administrative units and exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn Staters reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service.
"Wounded" students Austin Garlitz, left, Vina Liao, center, and Xi Lin sit against the wall during an active shooter exercise at Penn State Beaver Nov. 16, 2015.