U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson, who represents Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District that includes State College, has been feeling nostalgic about his alma mater lately. Just two weeks ago, he invited James Franklin to attend the State of the Union address with him. Today, he gave a shout out to the Lunar Lion team on the House floor.
Jason Ganter, who played football for Penn State, was once Joe Jonas' right-hand man. Now, he's serving as the Lunar Lion's Director of Communications.
Now directing NBC's coverage of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, David Mazza began his audiovisual career at Park Forest Elementary School as a member of the AV Club.
Although the HUB is frequented by the majority of the student body, few seem to remember that it is actually called the HUB-Robeson Center. Even fewer could not tell you who Paul Robeson is, or why we have a center named after him. Ironically enough, he has no ties with the university, but his legacy has left a lasting impression on the young people of Penn State.
Retired U.S. Army Officer Vincent "V.J." Tedesco III has announced his candidacy for the Penn State Board of Trustees for the third consecutive year. Tedesco has already received the 50 signatures necessary to appear on the ballot.
Penn State researchers in the fields of chemistry and engineering have developed the first nanomotors capable of being controlled inside living human cells.