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Penn State provides update on teaching modes for summer and fall 2021

Penn State is planning a phased return over the summer semester to a full on-campus learning environment for fall 2021. The University’s priorities continue to be the health and well-being of its students, faculty, staff and local communities, and the plans for expanded in-person classes have the flexibility built in to quickly respond to changing pandemic conditions, if necessary.
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Spring Open House

Our virtual open house will discuss the application's new Early Action deadlines and the test-optional process; explain Shenango's enhanced GPA-driven scholarship program; and we'll discuss new 4-year majors launching in 2021! Plus, we'll waive your $65 application fee

What you need to know about required rapid testing.

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During the first two weeks of in-person learning (Feb. 15 to Feb. 26), Penn State will conduct universal COVID-19 testing of all students who are taking in-person classes or who are taking a fully remote or online course load while living in Centre County or within a 20-mile radius of a Penn State campus.

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Five questions with community physician Dr. George Garrow

Residents of Pennsylvania rural communities often face different health challenges than those who live in cities. Rural county physicians like Dr. George Garrow see the challenges first-hand. Garrow is the chief medical officer of The Primary Health Network, a federally qualified health center based in Mercer County.
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Alumnus creates student emergency fund for Penn State Shenango

Penn State Shenango alumnus William E. Casey has made a $100,000 gift to endow the Casey Miller Bridge to Success Fund in Memory of Thomas A. Casey, Donald K. Miller, Gary R. Miller and Janet Miller Casey. Casey’s gift will provide emergency support for students with unforeseen financial difficulties while commemorating late family members who also attended Penn State.