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University urges COVID-19 testing for students prior to returning home

In preparation for the departure from campuses after in-person instruction ends on Nov. 20, Penn State has announced an aggressive fall departure plan offering all students COVID-19 testing, at no cost to students. Penn State is partnering with Vault Health for departure testing, which will be conducted either in person at predetermined testing sites on certain campuses or via self-administered test kits. Students can now book their appointment to receive an administered test or to pick up a self-test by using the Return Home Event on the Penn State Go App or by visiting virusinfo.psu.edu/departure-testing.
head shot of David Witwer

David Witwer

David Witwer, professor of American studies at Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Humanities, is the Penn State Laureate for the 2020-21 academic year.

Jim Reino, Penn State Wilkes-Barre advisory board member and Hayfield award recipient

Jim Reino

Penn State Wilkes-Barre alumnus and advisory board member Jim Reino has been named the recipient of this year’s Hayfield Award for Excellence in Service to Campus/Community.

Students at a networking event in 2019

2019 Adult Learners Networking Event

A variety of events have been held in the past to celebrate during National Adult Learner/Nontraditional Learner Week, such as the networking event in 2019 pictured here, but this year’s virtual format offered organizers the opportunity to to collate all the events to better support each other and their students.