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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
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New Carnegie Classification recognizes Behrend as a ‘Higher Earnings' college
ERIE — Penn State Behrend has received a new Carnegie Classification as a 'Higher Earnings' institution — a reflection of the return on investment for Behrend graduates. Just 10 percent of all U.S. colleges and universities received the 2025 designation, which measures graduates' earnings eight years after they enroll at a college. The designation, part of a new Student Access and Earnings Classification, is awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; it also assessed student access at the institutions that were evaluated. 'This new designation reinforces what we consistently hear from our graduates, who find success and competitive compensation in their chosen careers,' Chancellor Ralph Ford said. 'That measure is important not only to our graduates, but to prospective students who are just beginning their college experience and want to be strategic with that investment.' In February, Penn State Behrend and Penn State Harrisburg received the Carnegie Classification for 'Research Colleges and Universities,' a new designation for high-achieving research institutions that do not award Ph.D. degrees. To qualify, a college must produce at least $2.5 million in annual research and development spending. At Behrend, the research enterprise now generates nearly $10 million in sponsored research every year. Highlights from the last year include: • $6.5 million from the commonwealth's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to begin construction of the Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness, an industry-facing research facility that will feature specialized plastics, metal-casting and manufacturing labs. • $4.4 million from the Department of Defense and the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation to develop metals-based manufacturing programs. • $2.5 million in federal funding for a battery-testing rig that will be used to study thermal runaway — a chain-reaction that can occur when lithium-ion batteries overheat. 'Research opportunities are a pillar of Penn State Behrend's 'Open Lab' approach to learning,' Ford said. 'For students — especially undergraduates — a research experience can be a differentiator. In the lab or in the field, students more fully understand the nature of their work, and they see firsthand how they can make a difference.'
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Erie students take the polar plunge for a good cause
They were freezing for a reason Friday. Students from three area schools took part in a polar plunge on the bayfront. The event raised awareness, excitement and funds for the Special Olympics. Behrend students take polar plunge for Special Olympics The students have been raising money all year long and dropping into the frigid pool was a way to celebrate their efforts. 'I heard about it and I'm like jumping into a freezing cold pool in freezing weather, I love it! It sounds like lots of fun, it's really exciting and it's for a good cause,' Clifford Seibel, a Polar Plunge participant said. Dominick's Diner says thank you and farewell to Erie 'Our unified school champions program is incredibly important. We have students with and without disabilities playing on a team together and as equal partners. It's really important,' said Katherine Reim, regional executive director of the Special Olympics. Greenville, Corry and Charter School of Excellence took part in Friday's plunge. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
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Erie High students start their on tiny homes for people in need
Students in Erie High's construction trades program are helping to serve some of those most in need in our community. Over the next two years, students will be building a tiny home. Not only will students be doing a good deed, but it will give them valuable workforce experience. Behrend students take polar plunge for Special Olympics Erie High's construction trades program students are starting work on a single tiny-family home. 'This is a phenomenal opportunity for these kids to get out and actually do what we do in the field. We could only replicate so much within the lab without wasting material and it not really having a purpose,' said Mike Trippi, the construction trades instructor. That purpose is for this tiny home to be used by families facing a housing crisis. It'll take roughly two years for students to finish. Then it'll be donated to community shelter services to become part of its Kiwanis Caring Village. Jersey Mike's presents Shriner's Erie with annual donation 'In our tiny homes right now, it's about when we finally get someone to that next step, the next job, the next house, and see them get on their feet, and then they come back and visit and we hear success stories. We have some of them who are now making $18 an hour and have their own place. That's wonderful to see,' said Diane Lazette, executive director of Community Shelter Services. And on the north side alley of Erie High is where this tiny home will be built, and soon, students will be putting up scaffolding for the project. Students will be working with tools and equipment most of them have never touched before and explore possible career opportunities. 'I think this is a good way to get out there and show my skills off. I'm really excited for this. I like helping people and think it's a really good deed,' said Danrell, a sophomore at Erie High School. 'I just wanna get the experience of building a house, and maybe later in life I can work with my grandpa's company.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Students started out by doing some real-world calculations to determine what material they needed, and how much. From there, more than 30 local partners in the construction industry are picking up the rest, and footing most of the bill. 'It's a switch. You see these kids and they don't realize what they can do. Then we start talking about it, practicing it, and then they're able to get out and do it,' Trippi went on to say. St. Vincent promotes organ donation for Donate Life Month The tiny home will feature two sleeping lofts, a laundry room, a full kitchen and bathroom, and a living room. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
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Behrend students take polar plunge for Special Olympics
Members of Penn State Behrend's athletics department were freezing for a reason Wednesday as they partnered with Special Olympics for a fundraiser. Student athletes took the polar plunge Wednesday at Behrend's campus to help raise money for Special Olympics programming. Jersey Mike's presents Shriner's Erie with annual donation Special Olympic athletes don't pay a dime to be involved in their programs so fundraising is a huge piece of what they do. 'Having the students here, come out to plunge today, and just tell them a little bit about the special Olympics and the good work that we're doing is incredibly important and we're so thankful,' said Katherine Rein, regional director of the Special Olympics. Erie Regional Airport Authority hosting Global Entry event 'We had people here earlier in swim trunks and ski goggles, getting really into it. I think it's something that everybody is passionate about. We're just happy to come out here and raise awareness and raise support,' said Oliver Petsch, a senior and president of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Special Olympics will be taking their dunk tank to Mercyhurst University Thursday and then to Erie's bayfront on Friday to continue efforts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
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Lettie G. Howard nearly ready to start 2025 sailing season
If you've taken a drive along the bayfront, you may have noticed the return of one of Erie's iconic ships. The Lettie G. Howard has made its way back to the end of Dobbins Landing, where it will be docked throughout the sailing season. Behrend students take polar plunge for Special Olympics Sailing in the bay will start earlier this year than ever before, the first day being May 2. Beyond regular day sails and sunset sails, the Lettie is continuing programming for local students offering learning experiences, sail training, and tall ships challenge port visits. For a full schedule of the 2025 sailing season or to book your trip, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
