Impact

Penn State President Eric Barron and James Delattre address lawmakers at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.

President Barron, Invent Penn State community showcase impact with lawmakers

Penn State President Eric Barron and a panel of local and industry leaders and entrepreneurs appeared in Harrisburg on Nov. 9 for a hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee. Titled “Improving Pennsylvania's Innovation Economy: Invent Penn State,” the hearing focused on Penn State’s efforts to drive economic development, job creation, entrepreneurship and innovation, and student career success through the Invent Penn State initiative.
Charles W. Dent

Penn State Lehigh Valley  virtual  gala  raises more than $14,000

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. (May 25, 2021) — Penn State Lehigh Valley held the Charles W. Dent Blue & White Gala virtually on May 20 to pay tribute to the former Congressman and PSU alumnus for his years of service to the community while raising essential funds for the new PSU-LV Charles W. Dent STEM wing, part of the campus’ $14.4M expansion project.
Image shows how Penn State Lehigh Valley will look when the expansion is complete

Campus expansion

The new expansion project and renovations include the addition of a full-service cafeteria and Admissions Welcome Center, a STEM wing featuring a 2,200 sq. ft. organic chemistry lab, as well as additional classroom, tutoring and student networking space.

A man in a suit

Charlie Dent headshot

The gala will pay tribute to former Congressman and Penn State alumnus, Charlie Dent, for his many years of service to the community and will raise funds for the Charles W. Dent STEM wing, part of Penn State Lehigh Valley's $14.4M campus expansion project.