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2019 Western-region Sustainability Forum attendees

Eight Commonwealth Campuses highlight sustainability efforts at regional forum

The Sustainability Institute hosted the first of three forums at Penn State Beaver on May 7. Faculty, staff, students, and other leaders gathered to learn about the variety of activities, events, research and other programs taking place throughout the Commonwealth Campuses to advance the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and the University's strategic plan.
Dr. Robert Meeder

Dr. Robert Meeder at Regional Engagement Expo

Robert Meeder spoke during the keynote address at the Pittsburgh Regional Penn State Student Engagement Expo on March 29. Meeder is the founder, president and CEO of Pittsburgh Gateways Corp. and the CEO of the Energy Innovation Center.

Path to Painkiller Misuse

Path to Painkiller Misuse

Nonmedical opioid users were more likely to say they began abusing opioids after friends and family members offered them the drugs, not after their doctor prescribed them painkillers, according to researchers.