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Graphic showing five phases of the Penn State Strategic Plan process. Currently in phase 2, developing the institutional plan.

Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal

A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.
Group photo of Penn State representatives posing with the National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr.

NCD Visit

Penn State representatives met with Director Harry Coker, Jr. at an event at the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center in Hermitage. From left are Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Dima Rabadi, Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations student Joshua Marshall, Lecturer of Information Sciences and Technology Matthew DeMaria, Penn State Beaver and Shenango Regional Chancellor Carey McDougall, White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr., Director of Continuing Education for Beaver, New Kensington and Shenango Jill Valentine, Assistant National Cyber Director for Workforce, Training and Education Seeyew Mo, and Director of Development at Penn State Shenango Frank Gargiulo.

Group photo of Penn State representatives posing with the National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr.

NCD Visit

Penn State representatives met with Director Harry Coker, Jr. at an event at the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center in Hermitage. From left are Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Dima Rabadi, Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations student Joshua Marshall, Lecturer of Information Sciences and Technology Matthew DeMaria, Penn State Beaver and Shenango Regional Chancellor Carey McDougall, White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr., Director of Continuing Education for Beaver, New Kensington and Shenango Jill Valentine, Assistant National Cyber Director for Workforce, Training and Education Seeyew Mo, and Director of Development at Penn State Shenango Frank Gargiulo.

Roxanne Atterholt standing at a podium lecturing to students in a classroom

HDFS CFLE Credential Story

The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential, available through the Human Development and Family Studies degree program, has received endorsements from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Office of Head Start.

Woman tap dancing among trees

Penn State Laureate to begin Commonwealth Campus visits week of Sept. 16

Penn State Laureate Michele Dunleavy, professor of dance at the University Park campus, will visit Penn State Altoona, Beaver, Shenango and Behrend the week of Sept. 16 for class visits, performances and workshops. It will be the first leg of her tour across the commonwealth during the 2024–25 academic year.