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Student Spotlight
Using classroom knowledge to support future law enforcement professionals

Through hands-on experience with the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute and Deputy Sheriff Training Academy, Justin Lee is using the knowledge from his courses to help train deputy candidates while building real-world skills in fitness instruction and performance.

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College of Health and Human Development names 2026 program marshals
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Q&A: What should women do to keep their bones healthy?
An older woman's hand with six prunes in her palm
Q&A: What should women do keep their bones healthy?
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Rhys Pinder
Research Technician
Department
  • Kinesiology - KINES
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Penn State faculty member named American Physiological Society president-elect
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Student Spotlight
Building Community Through Leadership

Kinesiology seniors Kara Young, Taylor Sees, and Alexa Kratz co-founded the Health, Physical Education, and Coaching Club to connect peers, foster early collaboration, and strengthen the future of HPE at Penn State.

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Fox Graduate School names 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis competition winners
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Julia Barton
Administrative Assistant
Department
  • Kinesiology - KINES
Phone
814-863-0590
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Tricia Hart, the winner of Penn State's 2024-25 Three Minute Thesis competition, presenting during the final round of the competition
Stage is set for final round of Three Minute Thesis competition on March 28