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Invent Penn State

Launched in 2015 by Penn State President Eric Barron, Invent Penn State is a Commonwealth-wide initiative that blends entrepreneurship-focused academic programs, business startup training and incubation, funding, and key regional partnerships for the benefit of Pennsylvania’s economy. 

Tamika Washington, who wears a jeweled face mask, a cross necklace and a beret, looks away from her bare arm as a health care worker prepares to insert a syringe filled with the COVID-19 vaccine.

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After COVID-19 nearly claimed her life last year, Hummelstown resident Tamika Washington overcame her initial hesitancy about the vaccine and is advising everyone she knows to get it.

Social justice fair examines mass incarceration, racial justice

Brandywine’s annual social justice fair focused on the theme of “Mass Incarceration and Racial Justice.” The weeklong series of events was hosted by Brandywine’s Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement, in partnership with Penn State Abington Student Engagement and Leadership and Penn State World Campus Student Affairs.
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Kennesha Busby

Kennesha Busby will receive her bachelor of science degree in biology at Brandywine’s upcoming spring commencement ceremony. 

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Undergraduate research events showcase student excellence

Students involved in undergraduate research projects at Penn State Scranton and other regional University campuses and local universities had a chance to present their research projects during two annual academic events this month, both of which were held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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The People's Kitchen earns Community Engagement and Scholarship Award

The People’s Kitchen, led by Penn State Center Philadelphia and other Penn State partners, has received the 2021 Penn State Award for Community Engagement and Scholarship. The effort is led by Shivaani Selvaraj, director, and Carly Pourzand, community engagement specialist, both at Penn State Center Philadelphia.
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Himani Vommi, a junior studying cybersecurity analytics and operations, presented her project titled "Exploring Effectiveness of HIDS for Machine-Learning Data Defense" at Brandywine's virtual Exhibition of Undergraduate Research Enterprise and Creative Accomplishment.