During the first two weeks of in-person learning (Feb. 15 to Feb. 26), Penn State will conduct universal COVID-19 testing of all students who are taking in-person classes or who are taking a fully remote or online course load while living in Centre County or within a 20-mile radius of a Penn State campus.
Penn State Greater Allegheny's Book Club has announced its next book, "The Art of Noticing," by Rob Walker. The book shares several ways to find joy and engagement through meditations and exercises.
Penn State Greater Allegheny's Teaching International Committee has released the theme of the spring 2021 semester and several events, including art workshops, yoga, Tai Chi and more.
As part of the University’s comprehensive testing strategy for the spring semester, all Penn State students must meet requirements for COVID-19 testing prior to their return or if they are already living in their campus community.
Greater Allegheny employees and their circle of friends stepped up to support students who stayed in McKeesport Hall over the winter break. Community members provided gift cards, home cooked meals, games, and activities to make the break a little brighter.
Penn State has developed a comprehensive spring 2021 COVID-19 testing strategy for all campuses that includes both required and voluntary testing during the remote learning period and the in-person portion of the spring semester.
Opioid-related drug overdose is a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. In this post, Penn State Greater Allegheny researcher Sandra Trappen discusses her study that asks questions about how social factors, including social isolation as a result of the pandemic, contribute to drug overdose.
It’s time for current students to think about housing for next year! Eligible Penn State students can request housing and receive an invitation to LiveOn with us next year. Returning students have a variety of on-campus housing options to consider, from traditional residence hall rooms to suites and apartments. Log in to eLiving.psu.edu to request housing today.
The PSUAC Executive Committee voted unanimously to cancel all intercollegiate athletics competition for fall and winter team sports during the 2020-21 academic year. The sports affected by this decision include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball, at Penn State Beaver, Brandywine, DuBois, Fayette, Hazleton, Greater Allegheny, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Scranton, Schuylkill, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York.
Penn State has decided to delay the start of in-person classes and transition to a fully remote learning environment for the beginning of the spring 2021 semester at all campus locations. This decision was made following extensive analysis and scenario planning given worsening virus conditions nationally and across the state indicating predictions of rising hospitalization rates in the coming weeks.
