As early as 18,000 years ago, humans in New Guinea may have collected cassowary eggs near maturity and then raised the birds to adulthood, according to an international team of scientists.
Students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre have the opportunity to prioritize mental wellness during an event scheduled for Friday, Oct. 15. Mental Health Awareness Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and feature activities that help students focus on and improve their mental health.
Numerous historic records from the Hayfield estate, where Penn State Wilkes-Barre is located, have been digitized and are now easily accessible to the public. The digitized Hayfield estate records contain various material from 1925 to 1945, including correspondence, financial records and architectural drawings related to the estates owned by John C. and Bertha R. Conyngham, in particular the construction of their estate on Hayfield Farm.
Penn State Laureate and poet Shara McCallum will visit Penn State Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Oct. 20, for a presentation that will be livestreamed and available for public viewing.
After completing an associate degree at Luzerne County Community College, Tyler Edwards knew he wanted to continue his education with a bachelor’s degree. He found Penn State Wilkes-Barre to be just what he was looking for.
A new bachelor of science degree in information technology will be offered beginning in the fall 2021 semester. The degree will replace the existing bachelor of science degree in information sciences and technology, which will be phased out over the next four years.
Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses have a lot in common with the University Park campus — great students, athletes, faculty, researchers, traditions … and ghosts.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The event will benefit the campus’ fundraising efforts for THON.
