The University of Pittsburgh has beaten Penn State, albeit in a rather dubious category.
As Gov. Tom Corbett rushed to sign the Pennsylvania budget just hours before the deadline yesterday, Penn State breathed a sigh of relief and will receive level funding from state appropriations for the second straight year.
Winos rejoice and get your Penn State stemware ready! For those of us who despise Natty light and prefer to get tipsy in a more "highbrow" manner, the upcoming WPSU International Wine Festival on September 29 is one wine-and-cheese party you won't want to miss.
Following a recent study by San Francisco-based Lumosity, State College came in second place among America's smartest cities.
Dr. Eric Silver, also known as "Dr. Deviance" to those who have taken SOC or CRIM 406, is the first recipient of the Malvin and Lea Bank Outstanding Teacher Award for the College of the Liberal Arts.
You could say diversity has been a hot topic at Penn State in recent history. The administration took the easy opportunity yesterday to announce its support for affirmative action in college admissions as the U.S. Supreme Court sent a case questioning the University of Texas at Austin's policies back to a lower court.