As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 17 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Beth Montemurro, distinguished professor of sociology at Penn State Abington; Carlos Rosas, professor of art and digital arts and media design in the College of Arts and Architecture; and Noel Sloboda, professor of English and creative writing at Penn State York, have received the Alumni/Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and have been named 2025 Penn State Teaching Fellows. The Penn State Alumni Association, in conjunction with undergraduate and graduate governing bodies, established the award in 1988.
Margo DelliCarpini, Penn State vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor, will be leaving the University effective June 30 to take on a new position as the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at the College of New Jersey.
Entrepreneurs will have a chance to test out their ideas at the 2025 Idea TestLab, sponsored by the Launchboxes at Penn State Beaver, Harrisburg, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango and York.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
John “Murf” Murphy and Bryan England, veterans and student leaders at Penn State York, are helping fellow veterans transition to civilian life through the Penn State York Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter. Drawing upon their military backgrounds, they advocate for resources, community support, and career opportunities, ensuring veterans find purpose and success beyond service.
Associate Professor of Biology Anne Vardo-Zalik travels to the Hopland region of California every two years to conduct ecology research. When she presented the possibility of participating in research to fourth-year biology major Laine Rigel and third-year biology major Natalie Weigel, they said they knew they couldn’t pass on the opportunity.
Charlie Keller-Golden became an orphan in his senior year of high school and was taken in by a family who lives near Penn State’s York campus. Keller-Golden enrolled at that campus, where he was immediately connected with the University’s Fostering Lions Program. The program expands access to education and provides proactive and comprehensive support for foster youth at Penn State.
