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Retired mathematics professor creates scholarship at Penn State Shenango

John R. Garell, who taught mathematics at Penn State Shenango for 33 years, has recently continued his efforts in support of local students. Garell was one of the original six faculty members of the then-Penn State Shenango Valley campus, teaching mathematics, computer science and statistics, as well as running the Computer Lab from 1965 until his retirement in 1998. Through a gift of $30,000, he has created the John R. Garell Renaissance Scholarship at Penn State Shenango.
Inmates in Indiana stand in a common room to listen to a speaker.

Bridges to Life inmates

Beaver, Shenango and New Kensington students visited a prison in Indiana to receive training for Bridges to Life, a restorative justice program implemented in Beaver County. 

Picture of Shenango nursing faculty members Amy Higgins and Joan Humphrey

Lecture series begins with 'Opioid Overdose Awareness' presentation

Penn State Shenango will begin its 2018-19 Lecture Series with a presentation and demonstration on “Opioid Overdose Awareness” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, in Lecture Hall 223/Art Gallery. Shenango Campus Nursing Program Coordinator Dr. Joan Humphrey and Nursing Instructor Amy Higgins will facilitate the event.
Approximately one hundred new students are seated in the campus's Great Hall wearing various colors of T-shirts.

Penn State Shenango begins 53rd year in the Shenango Valley

Penn State Shenango will welcome new and returning students when fall classes resume on Monday, Aug. 20, and the campus begins its 53rd year in the Shenango Valley. Throughout the spring and summer, the Shenango campus has been busy with renovations and new hires for the upcoming semester.