Success Stories
University Park - Penn State School of Visual Arts Director, Vagner Mendonça-Whitehead, has been developing a unique project that merges loom-knitting with anti-racism literature. Since its inception in late 2020, the project—titled Left Listening—has grown in both scale and ambition. Mendonça-Whitehead now aims to build large-scale knitting looms to weave…
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Invent Penn State has launched the Penn State Alumni Entrepreneurs Network, a vibrant community designed to empower the entrepreneurial spirit among alumni. The network serves as a hub for meetups, virtual events, and valuable opportunities for learning, networking, and socializing with fellow Penn Staters. With active chapters in New York…
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UNIVERSITY PARK – Electronics like cell phones, laptops, tablets, home appliances, and office electronic equipment often end up in landfills at the end of their lifecycle. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), electronic waste, or e-waste, is the fastest-growing waste stream globally and expected to more than double…
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UNIVERSITY PARK - When his wife, Kat Mackenzie, suffered a massive stroke, Max Justice — a cybersecurity Ph.D. student at the time — began researching ways to support her recovery. He discovered research by Paul Stamets, a renowned U.S. mycologist, on the numerous health benefits associated with mushrooms. After regularly…
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UNIVERSITY PARK – Pennsylvania community members, along with Penn State students, faculty, and staff, are encouraged to mark their calendars for Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State, scheduled for Nov. 18-24. GEW celebrates the relationships between Penn State and local entrepreneurial communities. The week will feature free in-person and virtual…
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UNIVERSITY PARK - The Penn State Brand Academy hosted an educational summit at the start of the fall semester to help student-athletes gain skills and connect with resources to manage and monetize their brand and endorsement opportunities. The Brand Academy, a collaborative effort between Invent Penn State and Intercollegiate Athletics,…
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UNIVERSITY PARK - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced a grant award to Penn State University to establish a Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC). The center will enhance training and counseling services for both new and existing veteran and military spouse small business owners across the Commonwealth. “Veterans…
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa – Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank supports entrepreneurs by derisking their startups and helping them turn ideas into viable businesses. The LaunchBox services are at no cost and are accessible to Happy Valley community members, as well as Penn State faculty, staff, and students. Through…
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa – Makerspace Memberships at OriginLabs are now available at no cost to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at University Park. To register for a free student Makerspace Membership, visit the OriginLabs website and fill out the Free Student Membership registration form. With support from the Student Initiated…
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