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Courtney Stump poses with Lion Shrine at Penn State Mont Alto

Physical Therapist Assistant student’s passion to help goes above and beyond

When Courtney Stump decided to enroll at a college, she knew her degree had to fit her passion to help people — that’s why she chose Penn State Mont Alto’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) associate degree program.

It was a way for her to not only help resolve a person’s physical issues, but also, she could connect one-on-one with her patients and truly make a difference in their lives.

Dominic Lenzi with fellow members of Penn State SAF

Pennsylvania Game Commission internship plants career seeds for student

A summer internship with the Pennsylvania Game Commission helped Penn State senior Dominic Lenzi cultivate his skills in the field of forestry. Lenzi, of Hermitage, a forest ecosystem management major in the College of Agricultural Sciences, learned about the internship when attending last year’s Ecosystem Science and Management Career Fair.

Penn State Mont Alto Unity Week fosters acceptance and inclusion

Penn State Mont Alto’s Unity week, March 18-23, includes a series of diversity programs that support ‘All In’ — the Penn State initiative calling on every member of the University community to play an active role in creating a climate of acceptance and inclusion.

Penn State Mont Alto IST Student Lands a Job before Graduation

Penn State Mont Alto Information Science and Technology student Emily Lautenbach is set to graduate in May, but she’s already landed a job.

In January, she began working as a JAVA Developer for the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) in Mechanicsburg (Pa.). She received the job offer when she attended a Penn State IT job fair expo held twice yearly.

NAVSUP officials interviewed Lautenbach on the spot, at the career fair, and asked her to start immediately.

Admissions team and Lion Ambassadors answer questions about Penn State

Penn State Mont Alto invites accepted students to take a closer look

Accepted Student Afternoon: Friday, February 22, 2019

We welcome to campus all of our students who have received an offer of admissions to Penn State Mont Alto. This afternoon will allow our accepted students to have one last look at our beautiful campus, talk with our faculty and staff, and get to know some current students.

Dog plays with tug toy that students made from old shirts at Penn State Mont Alto

Tug Toy Tuesdays keep T-shirts out of landfills and enrich the lives of sheltered animals

Three students sit at a table in the Wiestling Student Center. One works diligently at shredding T-shirts and placing the colorful strips in a bin while the others braid the strips and tie them into knots.

Donna Rhodes, Penn State Mont Alto student activities coordinator, joins the students in their efforts. They are creating tug toys—a project that not only keeps t-shirts out of landfills but will also enrich the lives of canines in local shelters who are often scared and alone.

Penn State Mont Alto Dancers Gear Up for THON Weekend 2019

Penn State Mont Alto will send four dancers and about fifty supporters to participate in THON Weekend, Feb. 15-17. The annual marathon provides support and funding for children’s cancer research as well as patients in partnership with Four Diamonds, an organization that provides aid for families at Penn State Children’s Hospital.

Penn State Mont Alto welcomes 250 Pennsylvania FBLA students for conference

Conference Schedule

8:45 Arrival on campus

8:45 – 9:15 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Opening Session

10:20 – 10:50 a.m. Session 1

10:55 – 1:25 a.m. Session 2

11:30 – 12:00 p.m. Session 3

10:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Competitions

12:00 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch

12:50 – 2:00 p.m. Closing Session

2018 Penn State Mont Alto Holiday Greeting Image

Values

Happy holidays from a small Penn State campus with BIG Penn State values!

#HappyHolidays #WeAre #MyMontAlto

Raise your voice during #GivingTuesday for Penn State Mont Alto Athletics

On Nov. 27, Penn State Mont Alto will participate in #GivingTuesday – a national day to celebrate the power of giving back. Again this year, all gifts made during the 24-hour period of on-line giving will support Mont Alto Athletics, directly benefiting the men and women who participate in our 12 intercollegiate programs.