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Penn State Wilkes-Barre Hayfield House

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Hayfield House

Although the wooded walkway leading up to the Hayfield House is no longer technically an arboretum as it was in the days of John Conyngham, it still fills 15 acres on campus with natural beauty and remains an important landmark on the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Hayfield House

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Hayfield House

Although the wooded walkway leading up to the Hayfield House is no longer technically an arboretum as it was in the days of John Conyngham, it still fills 15 acres on campus with natural beauty and remains an important landmark on the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus.

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Philanthropy helps Penn State and Penn Staters to impact the world

"A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence" concluded on June 30, raising more than $2.2 billion for the three key imperatives of a modern land-grant institution: opening the doors of higher education to students from every background; creating transformative experiences for both students and citizens; and impacting the larger world through research, outreach and service. While the nearly $844.5 million raised for the last imperative advanced a wide range of priorities across the University, the campaign focused attention on three opportunities for impact: economic development, resource security, and human health.
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Sisters and Penn State Berks graduates Cory Varona-Corniel, left, and Nicol Varona Cancelmo have launched their own hair care company, DN Organics, with the assistance of the Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State.

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Sisters and Penn State Berks graduates Cory Varona-Corniel, left, and Nicol Varona Cancelmo have launched their own hair care company, DN Organics, with the assistance of the Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State.

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Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts panel on women in law enforcement

Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently hosted a panel discussion titled “Women in Law Enforcement: Women’s Success and Challenges in Navigating Non-Traditional Roles.” The event, held in person and also livestreamed, featured three women who work in law enforcement sharing their experiences.