May 13, 2019
Phi Kappa Phi receives Circle of Excellence Gold status
Clarion University’s Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has received the Circle of Excellence Gold status for its outstanding performance in promoting scholarly excellence on campus.
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May 10, 2019
Delbrugge named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Laura Delbrugge will serve as Clarion University’s next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences starting July 1.
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May 09, 2019
Clarion recognized as one of the safest colleges in America
Clarion University is a safe choice according to two organizations that have included Clarion on lists highlighting safety.
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May 08, 2019
Clarion Online MBA ranked No. 4
MBA Central has ranked Clarion University No. 4 in its ranking of the 20 Best Pennsylvania Online MBAs.
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May 08, 2019
Clarion included on '20 Most Affordable RN to BSN Programs' list
Online Schools Center has listed the 20 Most Affordable RN to BSN programs for 2019 with Clarion being among those recognized.
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May 06, 2019
Clarion University confers nearly 1,000 degrees
Clarion University of Pennsylvania conferred 984 academic degrees during commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday.
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May 02, 2019
ASN Nursing Club wins CORE College Challenge top prize
Clarion University’s ASN Nursing Club received first place in the Center for Organ Recovery & Education College Challenge in which clubs raise awareness about organ, tissue and cornea, donation, and to register new organ donor as possible.
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May 01, 2019
CU students honored for poster presentation
The American Society of Civil Engineers honored three Clarion University students and their advisor for their outstanding poster presentation.
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May 01, 2019
Students participate in National Model United Nations Conference
Clarion University had 14 students participate in the National Model United Nations Conference in New York.
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May 01, 2019
Clarion University student wins poster prize
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April 30, 2019
APSCUF awards scholarships to six Clarion students
Six Clarion University students have been awarded the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties Fall 2019 Scholarship. Each will receive a $500 scholarship to use toward expenses for the fall semester.
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April 30, 2019
Clarion University relaunches School of Education with Price as dean
Clarion University President Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson announced today that the university will relaunch the School of Education as a freestanding entity, effective July 1. It is currently a part of the College of Arts, Education and Sciences. Dr. Gwyneth Price, who has led the school as director for two years, has been named dean.
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April 26, 2019
Cultural Night takes Clarion around the world
Cultural Night might be Clarion University’s best kept secret – but it shouldn’t be.
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April 26, 2019
Phi Theta Kappa delivers totes to Head Start programs
Clarion University –Venango Phi Theta Kappa members delivered 240 totes each containing items focused on reading, writing, mathematics, art, science, history, and fitness, to area Head Start programs. Behind the scenes, this project brings together children of all ages from toddlers to college students, as well as local nursing home residents to assist in preparing the totes for distribution.
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April 26, 2019
Clarion University — Venango holds honors night celebration
Clarion University - Venango held its 27th annual Honors Night celebration at the Quality Inn at Franklin on Thursday, April 11. The event recognizes the achievement of students receiving scholarships and those who excel academically and in leadership positions. Outstanding Student Awards, Scholarship Awards, and Dean’s List Certificates were also presented to the student honorees.
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April 25, 2019
Venango campus students travel to New Orleans, LA on mission trip
Clarion University - Venango's CU Serve club traveled to New Orleans, LA, during the spring break to explore the culture and history of one of the most unique cities in America, and to complete service projects at the Los Islenos Fiesta in St. Bernard Parish and ARC of Greater New Orleans.
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April 23, 2019
Honors students present research during Academic Excellence Series
Academic Excellence Week featured 17 senior honors students who presented their capstone projects before the academic community and their family members.
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April 23, 2019
Student research conference displays academic achievement
The Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference showcases the best and brightest in academic achievement among Clarion University students and this year was no exception.
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April 17, 2019
Chancellor brings sharing to the State System
State System Chancellor Dr. Daniel Greenstein visited Clarion University April 17 to introduce aspects of the System’s redesign and take questions from the university community.
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April 17, 2019
PGC biologist details role of hunting in forest conservation
Roger Coup, biologist for Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Northwest Region, will discuss the role of hunting and deer management in forest conservation at 7 p.m. April 15 in the multi-purpose room of Gemmell Student Center.
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April 08, 2019
10 Things to Know this Week: April 8
Watch for ‘10 Things to Know this Week’ every Monday during the spring and fall semesters. The list of events and opportunities is compiled through submissions to www.clarion.edu/coverage. To be included, items must be pertinent to all students.
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April 08, 2019
PGC biologist details role of hunting in forest conservation
Roger Coup, biologist for Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Northwest Region, will present “Forest Health and Deer Management: A Partnership in Conservation” at 7 p.m. April 15 in the multi-purpose room of Gemmell Student Center.
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April 04, 2019
Clarion University Theatre performs alum’s play, ‘Pete Rex’
It was a normal Tuesday in New Kensington, and then the dinosaurs came. Pete Rex, a new play by New York-based, New Kensington native and Clarion University alumnus playwright Alexander V. Thompson closes out the Clarion University Theatre season.
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April 04, 2019
Quinn XCII and Hoodie Allen perform at Clarion University CampusFest
Quinn XCII with opening act Hoodie Allen will perform for Clarion University CampusFest April 26 in Memorial Stadium.
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April 03, 2019
Clarion University College of Business earns international reaccreditation
Clarion University College of Business Administration and Information Sciences has earned reaccreditation by AACSB International —The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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April 01, 2019
10 Things to Know this Week: April 1
Watch for ‘10 Things to Know this Week’ every Monday during the spring and fall semesters. The list of events and opportunities is compiled through submissions to www.clarion.edu/coverage. To be included, items must be pertinent to all students.
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April 01, 2019
Of quartz I love chemistry
Proving that one can be neither too young nor too old to learn, kindergarteners through retirees took part in Clarion University’s Crystal Growing Competition this spring. Dr. Jacqueline Knaust, professor of chemistry, organized the competition.
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March 29, 2019
Alumna takes readers 'From Khaki to Air Force Blue'
Alumna Dorothy “Dottie” Harris documents her time as a woman in the military through a fictional book called “1951 From Khaki to Air Force Blue.”
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March 28, 2019
Pehrsson to be installed as 17th president of Clarion University
Clarion University of Pennsylvania invites the community to the inauguration of Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson as 17th president at 1:30 p.m. April 5 in the auditorium of Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts Center. Those attending the installation ceremony are requested to be in their seats by 1:15 p.m. The ceremony is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
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March 27, 2019
Area men asked to don heels and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
PASSAGES, Inc., along with Clarion University’s women and gender studies program and V-Day Project student group, invite the community to join the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at 5 p.m. April 10. The walk begins and ends at Gemmell Student Center.
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March 25, 2019
10 Things to Know this Week: March 25
Watch for ‘10 Things to Know this Week’ every Monday during the spring and fall semesters. The list of events and opportunities is compiled through submissions to www.clarion.edu/coverage. To be included, items must be pertinent to all students.
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March 25, 2019
Clarion offers low-cost housing for students in summer sessions
Clarion University will offer summer sessions with a special housing deal for students – including those from other universities – who want to get ahead, catch up or make up classes.
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March 18, 2019
10 Things to Know this Week: March 18
Watch for ‘10 Things to Know this Week’ every Monday during the spring and fall semesters. The list of events and opportunities is compiled through submissions to www.clarion.edu/coverage. To be included, items must be pertinent to all students.
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March 14, 2019
CU earns Military Friendly status for 10th straight year
Clarion University has been named a Military Friendly® School for the 10th consecutive year.
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March 14, 2019
Learn how nature can help heal grief
Lisa Story, a licensed professional counselor and certified thanatologist, will present “Hope Grows” from noon to 1:30 p.m. and again from 7 to 9 p.m. March 19 in the multi-purpose room of Gemmell Student Center.
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March 12, 2019
Speaker discusses invisible disabilities
Christina Irene will discuss invisible disabilities at 3 and 5 p.m. March 20 at Suites on Main North theater. Irene, formerly a comedian, travels internationally to share her story and bring awareness to the topic.
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March 11, 2019
10 Things to Know this Week: March 11
Watch for ‘10 Things to Know this Week’ every Monday during the spring and fall semesters. The list of events and opportunities is compiled through submissions to www.clarion.edu/coverage. To be included, items must be pertinent to all students.
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March 05, 2019
Clarion University athletics hosts Parents’ Night Out
Clarion University Golden Eagles will host Parents’ Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. March 23 at the Student Recreation Center, Clarion campus. Parents can enjoy a few hours to themselves while their children play games and eat pizza with Clarion student-athletes, faculty and staff.
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February 25, 2019
10 Things to Know this Week: Feb. 25
Watch for ‘10 Things to Know this Week’ every Monday during the spring and fall semesters. The list of events and opportunities is compiled through submissions to www.clarion.edu/coverage. To be included, items must be pertinent to all students.
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February 25, 2019
The Clash at Clarion takes robotics to the high school level
If you think robots might one day take over the world, you may have an active imagination or maybe you’ve just witnessed the Clash at Clarion, the Regional High School Robotics Competition Friday, Feb. 22, in the Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room.
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February 22, 2019
Clarion University expands nursing program to Somerset
Clarion University will begin offering its Associate of Science in Nursing degree in Somerset County this fall. Officials from the university’s College of Health Sciences and Human Services and from Somerset County Education Center, which will host the program, are preparing.
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February 22, 2019
Grant will help CU and partners with workforce training
Clarion University, in partnership with regional entities, will receive a $1.1 million grant through Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization. The goal of the grant is to improve the lack of educational and economic opportunities.
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February 18, 2019
Designated housing allows Clarion students to bring pets to college
Until recently, heading off to college has meant leaving Fido or Fluffy at home, but this fall, Clarion University students will be permitted to bring their pets with them.
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February 18, 2019
10 Things to Know this Week: Feb. 18
Watch for ‘10 Things to Know this Week’ every Monday during the spring and fall semesters.
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February 15, 2019
African Dance Company to perform at CU
Clarion University Office of Minority Student Services will present NAZU African Dance Company at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 in Gemmell multi-purpose room.
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February 15, 2019
CU Math Club plans community chess and checkers tournament
Community members are invited to join Clarion University Math Club for a Chess and Checkers Tournament from 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in room 145 of Grunenwald Science and Technology Center.
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February 15, 2019
Poet Sheila Carter-Jones presents work at Clarion University
Clarion University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Committee and English department will present poet Sheila Carter-Jones at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 in Moore Hall.
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February 11, 2019
CU students to perform ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Clarion University will present the musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” Feb. 20-24 at Marwick-Boyd Little Theatre. Performances begin at 8 p.m. each evening, except for a special 2 p.m. matinee Feb. 24.
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February 08, 2019
Aravind presents research at Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. Vasudeva Rao Aravind, associate professor, Clarion University Department of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, presented a research talk titled "Teacher-Authored Tutors to Improve Student Learning" Jan. 25 at Carnegie Mellon University’s Gates-Hillman Complex.
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February 08, 2019
Clarion University offers new concentrations that reflect trends
Clarion University has received approval to offer five new academic concentrations and to reorganize its liberal studies major to provide more flexibility for students. Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education notified the university Feb. 4.
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February 06, 2019
Business professor discusses financial literacy
Dr. Gustavo Barboza, professor of administrative science at Clarion University, will present “Financial (il)Literacy vs. Individual’s Behavior. Evidence on Credit Card Repayment Patterns” at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in 206 Still Hall.
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February 06, 2019
CU to recognize cancer survivors at annual Pink Game
Clarion University women’s basketball will host its 5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Game at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at Clarion University Student Recreation Center. The team will have a ceremony recognizing cancer survivors before the doubleheader vs. Pitt-Johnstown and again before the Feb. 16 doubleheader vs. Slippery Rock.
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February 01, 2019
Clarion student attends The Harrisburg Internship Semester
Amber Smoyer of Bellefonte is working in the Democratic House Legislative and Policy Research office as part of a 15-week internship sponsored by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.
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February 01, 2019
Clarion’s Beichner named top ROTC nursing student
Clarion University has something neither Princeton nor Harvard has: Aryn Beichner, the number one nursing student in the Army ROTC cadet corps for the northeast United States and the number two nursing student in the entire United States Army ROTC cadet corps.
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January 30, 2019
Clarion University hosts day-long forestry conference
Clarion University Department of Biology will host the 2019 Clarion Forest Landowner Conference from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Feb. 16 at Grunenwald Science and Technology Center, Clarion campus. The theme is “Making the Most of Your Forests.”
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January 29, 2019
Class Cancellation January 30 and 31
Due to the extremely cold temperatures and wind chills expected to pass through our area late Tuesday night through Friday morning all classes for Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31 are canceled on both the Clarion Campus and Venango Campus
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January 23, 2019
Kelly honored with Cameos of Caring Award
Clarion University Nursing Department Chair and Nurse Administrator Deborah J. Kelly, DNP, RN, CHPCA, received a 2018 Cameos of Caring® Award in the category of nurse educator Saturday, Dec. 1, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
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January 18, 2019
US News & World Report ranks Clarion programs among world’s best
Clarion University of Pennsylvania has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Online Program rankings.
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January 14, 2019
MLK community celebration features message, music and poetry
The Rev. Kari D. King-Hall will be the guest speaker at the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration at 5 p.m. Jan. 24 in Gemmell multi-purpose room. Her topic will be “The King Legacy: Making a Difference.”
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January 11, 2019
Welcome back, students
Welcome back to Clarion University. We hope you had a productive and relaxing winter break and are ready to begin the spring semester.
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January 09, 2019
‘Making a Difference’ is theme of Martin Luther King community breakfast
Sister Marian Wehler, OSB, and Sister Tina Geiger, RSM, will be guest speakers at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast at 7 a.m. Jan. 21 in Clarion University’s Eagle Commons. This year’s theme is “Making a Difference.”
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