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University urges COVID-19 testing for students prior to returning home

In preparation for the departure from campuses after in-person instruction ends on Nov. 20, Penn State has announced an aggressive fall departure plan offering all students COVID-19 testing, at no cost to students. Penn State is partnering with Vault Health for departure testing, which will be conducted either in person at predetermined testing sites on certain campuses or via self-administered test kits. Students can now book their appointment to receive an administered test or to pick up a self-test by using the Return Home Event on the Penn State Go App or by visiting virusinfo.psu.edu/departure-testing.
Headshots of Youakim Badr, Partha Mukherjee, Raghu Sangwan, and Satish Srinivasan

Great Valley AI seed grant

Youakim Badr, Partha Mukherjee, Raghu Sangwan, and Satish Srinivasan will bring a multidisciplinary approach to evaluating and improving artificial intelligence systems.

Covid Testing at BJC

POTD-11 19 20-Covid Testing at BJC

Clay Kuzmin, a staff member with Drug Free Sports, hands off a COVID-19 saliva test kit to one of the many Penn State students who have made their way to the Bryce Jordan Center for free, pre-departure testing throughout the week.

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Colonel Jeffery Lipson

Col. Jeffery Lipson was commissioned to the Marine Corps after earning his undergraduate degree from Villanova in 1992 and has returned to active duty multiple times.

Headshot of Colonel Jeffery Lipson in dress uniform

Colonel Jeffery Lipson

Penn State Great Valley alumnus Col. Jeffery Lipson led the creation of cyber security units for the Marine Corps Forces Reserve, which earned him the Legion of Merit, given to members of the Armed Forces for outstanding achievements.

Emily Jefferson

9 2 20 Microbiology class

Emily Jefferson, a senior at Penn State, observes and records the growth of bacteria her MICRB 202 (Introductory Microbiology Laboratory) class isolated during week-one of the 2020 fall semester. Students were outfitted with new masks, face shields, and gloves prior to every lab session, and their stations were set up to provide appropriate social distancing.