The relationship between immigration policy and food policy was the focus of a series of talks given by Jennifer Parker, an associate professor of sociology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, during a recent lectureship at the University of Zagreb in Croatia, in the Department of Political Science and the Department of Strategic Communication. Parker and her research were also featured in Croatia’s primary newspaper.
Andrea Watkins, who graduated from Penn State Lehigh Valley in 2018, is the first player in Penn State Lehigh Valley history to be inducted into the United States Collegiate Athletic Association's Hall of Fame.
Three artists whose work examines the ideas of social justice, civic engagement and democracy will be featured in an exhibition at the Ronald K. De Long Gallery at Penn State Lehigh Valley this fall. The exhibition will open on Sept. 9.
The agenda for the third annual Open and Affordable Showcase, recently held at Penn State Lehigh Valley, focused on the sharing of experiences and perspectives on open education. For the first time, the event reached beyond the Lehigh Valley to invite faculty and staff from across Penn State’s eastern Commonwealth Campuses to present and participate.
Elizabeth Wagner, who graduated in May with a degree in rehabilitation and human services, said her award-winning trajectory at Penn State Lehigh Valley was defined by resilience, logic and an unwavering passion for justice
Supply chain and information systems student Kriday Sharma said he got the well-rounded experience he was looking for when he began his college career at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Part of the 2+2 program, he moved to University Park in the fall. His experience and interest in the field led to securing a co-op position with Johnson & Johnson this semester.
