EMS recognized exceptional staff at its annual Dean’s Staff Appreciation Luncheon held in December 2025 at the Nittany Lion Inn. The awards program consists of three annual awards, the Future Star Award, Circle of Excellence, and the EMS Ambassador. The Charles Hosler Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff Award was also recognized.
Accurate air quality forecasts are critical for helping people limit exposure and for guiding regulatory action. However, a new study led by Fan Wu, a doctoral student in meteo, suggests some of the computer models that agencies rely on may not be getting it right.
The Alumni Association chatted with Emmy-nominated meteorologist Cheryl Nelson, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences graduate, about her journey from Penn State to national broadcast news and beyond.
Hail researchers sleuth for clues to hail formation, damage during first major US research campaign in four decades.
The Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) has recognized eight Penn State researchers for outstanding contributions to energy and environmental research, scholarship and mentorship.
Gregory Jenkins, professor of meteorology and atmospheric sciences, will give the talks "West Africa poised for late 21st century climate injustice: Modeling increasing anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs) and changes in Saharan mineral dust."
William Brune, distinguished professor of meteorology and atmospheric science at Penn State, was awarded the 2026 Warren Washington Research and Leadership Medal.
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters, including Jodi Vender, who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
