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rn more about our academic programs click here http://harrisburg.psu.edu/behavioral-sciences-and-education/programs

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Congratulations to Drs. Laura Heisick and Zachary Smith who have been promoted to associate teaching professor effective...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Laura Heisick and Zachary Smith who have been promoted to associate teaching professor effective July 1, 2026.

Penn State has announced non-tenure-line faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2026.

Congratulations to the class of 2026!
05/09/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026!

Thanks to Orrstown Bank for their continued support of the Capital Area Institute for Mathematics and Science (CAIMS) Pr...
04/30/2026

Thanks to Orrstown Bank for their continued support of the Capital Area Institute for Mathematics and Science (CAIMS) Program. Special thanks to Joshua Hocker, EVP Market President at Orrstown Bank, and a proud 2006 MBA graduate, who presented a $5,000 check to support CAIMS.

We’re grateful to Orrstown Bank for their continued support of student success! Special thanks to Joshua Hocker, EVP Market President at Orrstown Bank, and a proud 2006 MBA graduate, who presented a $5,000 check to support our Capital Area Institute for Mathematics and Science (CAIMS) Program.

This generous gift will help expand opportunities for K–12 students and inspire the next generation to achieve their goals.
We appreciate your commitment to education and to making a meaningful impact in our community! Bank State Harrisburg

Congratulations to Dr. Linda Rhen on her retirement, Dr. Stephanie Winkeljohn Black in receiving the Research Excellence...
04/29/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Linda Rhen on her retirement, Dr. Stephanie Winkeljohn Black in receiving the Research Excellence Award, and Dr. Rebecca Mallinson in receiving the Outstanding Performance Award during the Year-End Celebration Today. Also, congratulations to Drs. Luquis and Poyrazli on 25-Years of Service.

04/09/2026
Would you like to learn more about our Second-degree program in Nursing? For more information, see 👇
03/22/2026

Would you like to learn more about our Second-degree program in Nursing? For more information, see 👇

The U.S. is experiencing a nursing shortage – find out how you can join this growing profession and make a difference!

The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Second Degree Program at Penn State Harrisburg is an accelerated, 16-month program designed for anyone seeking a nursing career who already holds a bachelor’s degree in another field.

Learn more at a virtual info session on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. Email [email protected] for details and the Zoom link.

03/18/2026

The U.S. is experiencing a nursing shortage – find out how you can join this growing profession and make a difference!

The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Second Degree Program at Penn State Harrisburg is an accelerated, 16-month program designed for anyone seeking a nursing career who already holds a bachelor’s degree in another field.

Learn more at a virtual info session on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. Email [email protected] for details and the Zoom link.

The School of BSED was well represented in this year's THON, as both Emily Kiefer, a Biobehavioral Health major, and Jua...
02/24/2026

The School of BSED was well represented in this year's THON, as both Emily Kiefer, a Biobehavioral Health major, and Juan Serrano, a Kinesiology major, were dancers from Penn State Harrisburg. Congratulations to all our students for representing our campus.

On Feb. 20-22, three Penn State Harrisburg students will represent the campus as dancers at 2026 THON Weekend, the annual dance marathon held at the University Park campus to support children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

02/18/2026

An alumni couple have pledged an estate gift to endow the scholarship they established at Penn State Harrisburg in 2020 for future urban educators.

Join us to learn about the role of art in storytelling with award-winning author Pedro Martin. See 👇
01/22/2026

Join us to learn about the role of art in storytelling with award-winning author Pedro Martin. See 👇

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