Penn State University
The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State or PSU) founded in 1855 as Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania, is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania, United States.
As Pennsylvania’s land-grant university, it offers over 275 degree programs and hosts more than 1,000 student organizations. Its main campus, University Park, is home to the iconic Nittany Lion mascot and Beaver Stadium, one of the largest college football venues.
Address: 201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-4700
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Westtown’s Jessie Moses Fields Multiple Division I Offers As a Freshman
Westtown School freshman Jessie Moses is settling into her second varsity basketball season and is already fielding multiple Division I offers, writes Zak Wolf for…
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Chester County Nonprofits Explore ‘AI for Impact’ with Nittany AI Alliance and Penn State Great Valley Students
To help Chester County nonprofits overcome the challenge of adopting to AI technology, Penn State’s Nittany AI Alliance joined forces with United Way of Chester County and Innovation Titan to…
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Folds of Honor Celebrates the Season of Giving with Heartwarming Scholarships for Two Students
Editor’s Note: This is an updated release to include scholarship recipients. In a moving display of gratitude and remembrance, the Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey…
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Last Chance for Financial Assistance to Complete Student Training Programs, Degrees through Project RECONNECT
College and technical training program students have limited time to apply for financial support to complete their unfinished degree, certification or training program through Project RECONNECT,…
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First Resource Bank Names Kristen Fries as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
First Resource Bank has promoted Kristen Fries to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Fries, who has been an integral part of the First Resource…
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West Chester Native Mark Fetrow Takes Over As Villanova’s New Head Coach of Men’s Soccer
West Chester native Mark Fetrow was named the new head coach of men’s soccer at Villanova University, according to a staff report from Villanova University…
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Chester County Leadership: Jessica Chappell, Executive Director, Safe Harbor of Chester County
Jessica Chappell, executive director of Safe Harbor of Chester County, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in West Bradford, Chester County, and her lifelong…
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Promoted Professors Add to Book Collection in Penn State Brandywine Tradition
A tradition across the Penn State University system allows recently tenured and promoted Penn State professors to select a book title for the University Libraries’…
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Following a Layoff, Penn State Great Valley Alum Helen Walker Credits Credly Badge for New Job
Penn State Great Valley’s professional development programs have made a world of difference to Helen Walker by helping provide a perfectly timed career boost. Walker began…
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How West Chester-Raised Soccer Coach Mark Fetrow Rose from Nittany Lion to Drexel Dragon
West Chester native Mark Fetrow is finally living his teenage dream to be a head coach for a soccer team, writes Matt Ryan for The…
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West Chester WWII Veteran Celebrates His 100th Birthday
Aubrey “Brownie” Brown, a World War II veteran, recently celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the West Chester Rehabilitation and Health…
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Crystal Technologies Group, Inc. in West Chester Brings Technology Support and Peace of Mind to Its Clients
The heart of Crystal Technologies Group in West Chester is found in the passion and expertise of its founders, Cheryl Stradling and Greg DeCinque. Crystal…
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West Chester Native Lands Title as Head Coach of Drexel University Men’s Soccer
Drexel University men’s soccer team has hired Mark Fetrow, a West Chester native and Associate Head Coach at Villanova University, as its new head coach,…
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Church Farm School Welcomes Three New Board Members
Church Farm School, a private school in Exton that serves boys from a range of socio-economic circumstances who are seeking an extraordinary educational opportunity, has…
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Former West Chester Club Soccer Player Moves Up in Ranks at Penn State University
Midfielder Rowan Lapi, who played club soccer with Penn Fusion SA in West Chester, joined the Penn State women’s soccer program last month. The Northwestern…
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West Chester Native Joins Action News Team at 6ABC
West Chester native Caroline Goggin, who currently works at WHDH in Boston, joined Action News at 6ABC as a reporter and anchor, writes Jeff Blumenthal…





























































