Mackenzie Cullen
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Casey Sclar Named Next Director of Penn State Arboretum
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Casey Sclar, the executive director of the American Public Gardens Association, will serve as the next director of Penn State’s Arboretum, the university announced this week. Sclar’s appointment will begin in August. “I want to bring people, plants, partnerships, and pollinators together with my passion for the art, science, and business of horticulture, and lead The Arboretum…
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How to Donate to THON 2022
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THON is back at the Bryce Jordan Center, kicking off at 6 p.m. Friday and running through 4 p.m. on Sunday as the Penn State student-run philanthropy celebrates its 50th year. If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, here are a few ways you can get your contributions in. No matter where you…
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Slipknot Bringing ‘Knotfest Roadshow’ Tour to Bryce Jordan Center in May
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Slipknot will visit Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday, May 18, as part of the heavy metal band’s 40-date North American Tour announced on Tuesday. Tickets for the “Knotfest Roadshow” tour stop, ranging from $39.50 to $125 will be available for purchase online beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday. Student tickets, starting at $25, go on sale at…
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Penn State Professor to Compete on ‘Jeopardy!’
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Penn State English professor Hester Blum will compete on “Jeopardy!” tonight (Dec. 6) as the long-running trivia show begins its first-ever Professors Tournament. Blum, a Bellefonte resident, is one of 15 professors participating in the tournament and competing for a $100,000 grand prize. The tournament begins Monday and will run through Friday, Dec. 17. After an old…
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Penn State Women’s Volleyball Eliminated from NCAA Tournament with 3-1 Loss to Pitt
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Penn State women’s volleyball (21-11, 13-7 Big Ten) fell to No. 3 overall seed Pitt (28-3, 15-3 ACC) in four sets (22-25, 25-23, 22-25, 23-25) on Saturday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament. It marks the first time since 2002 that the Nittany Lions did not qualify for the NCAA’s regionals. Pitt…
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Penn State Women’s Volleyball Tops Towson in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament
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Penn State women’s volleyball (20-10, 13-7 Big Ten) defeated Towson (26-4, 12-4 CAA) in four sets (25-11, 25-27, 25-20, 25-21) on Friday in Pittsburgh to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Senior opposite hitter Jonni Parker had a big night to help carry the Nittany Lions to a 3-1 victory over the…
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No. 15 Penn State Women’s Volleyball Defeats Michigan State 3-2
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No. 15 Penn State women’s volleyball (17-7, 10-4 Big Ten) defeated Michigan State (10-13, 3-11 Big Ten) in five sets Saturday night at Rec Hall during the Nittany Lions’ second-ever “Silent Set” match. Senior middle blocker Kaitlyn Hord’s dominant performance earned her a career-high 24 kills and a Penn State 3-2 win (25-23, 25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 15-13)…
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No. 17 Penn State Women’s Volleyball Sweeps LSU to End Perfect Weekend
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No. 17 Penn State women’s volleyball downed LSU with the Nittany Lions’ fifth sweep of the season to close out the Penn State Classic Saturday night at Rec Hall. With 14 kills, Maryland transfer and outside hitter Erika Pritchard dominated the match to help the Nittany Lions win in three sets (25-13, 25-21, 25-21). It…
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Penn State College of Nursing Renamed Following Couple’s $27 Million Gift
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Penn State’s Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to rename the university’s College of Nursing after a Pennsylvania couple donated $27 million to the school. Effective immediately, the school will be known as “The Ross & Carol Nese College of Nursing.” The Neses’ $27.125 million gift is the college’s largest donation and second largest to an academic…
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Shaver’s Creek Reopens Following 16-Month Closure
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Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center reopened on Thursday following a 16-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All activities and hiking trails will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Penn State’s nature center in Petersburg. Visitors can check out a number of attractions at Shaver’s Creek, including: Litzinger Herpetarium and Discovery Room, home to…