Feature Archive

Joseph Lent and the Schreyer Honors Medallion

Schreyer Scholar Joseph Lent

Joseph Lent, a mathematics and science graduate, shares his experiences at Penn State Altoona and with the Schreyer Honors program.

Schreyer's Honors College Medallion and Israel Tucker

Schreyer Scholar Israel Tucker

Israel Tucker, an elementary and early childhood education graduate, shares her experiences at Penn State Altoona and with the Schreyer Honors program.

Selection from Transmission by Gabe Hayes

The Perfect Combination

Senior Gabe Hayes is confident in the customized career path he’s blazed through Penn State Altoona’s Letters, Arts, and Sciences program.

A plate created by ceramic artist Michelle Ettrick

Shaping Clay into a Pot

Influenced by instructors and inspired by memories, ceramic artist Michelle Ettrick followed an unconventional path that brought her artwork and her expertise to Penn State Altoona.

Heidi Manfred conducts a virtual therapy session

Virtual Therapy in a Pandemic

Heidi Manfred, an instructor in human development and family studies, creates a workbook for use during remote therapy sessions

History major, published author

Joe Gagermeier dishes about his love of history and his writing process

Assistant Research Professor Amy Lorek in the classroom

Learning Across the Ages

Professors Kelly Munly and Amy Lorek go all-in to make Penn State Altoona an age-friendly campus.

Shredding for Kicks

Engineering students use senior capstone to assist with alum's business and help keep plastic out of landfills.

The Journey of a Wooden Boat

Penn State Altoona professors bring with Massachusetts-based boat-builders into the philosophy classroom.

Finding the Key—and the Gate

Ayodeji Odetola and Devon Reed step up to the challenge of artificial intelligence drone racing.

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