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02/18/2025
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11/14/2024
Join us on December 2! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hPqwbp
11/11/2024
Last Thursday, the Penn State Law Mental Health and Wellness Committee gathered for Goat Yoga! Check out the fun!
11/11/2024
This past summer, the Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic assisted U.S. Navy and Vietnam veteran Lou Berrio with his leukemia-related Agent Orange VA claim. Through the financial donations made by the Clinic’s previous clients, the Clinic was able to help Berrio obtain an expert medical opinion and guide him and his daughter through the steps of filing the claim. Berrio’s story is made particularly urgent because of his need for a stem cell donor—a treatment option that could save his life. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fhKfyJ
11/08/2024
Congrats to third-year students Jillian Kerr and Terrance Parham as they have secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the ABA Mergers and Acquisitions Negotiation Competition! They've made it through two rounds so far, competing against 64 teams, and next compete in late January 2025. proud of you!
11/05/2024
Just a reminder that TODAY is Election Day!
11/04/2024
Congrats to Penn State Law 3L M. Ali Ilahi, this year's Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. Law School Diversity Scholarship winner! Read more: https://bit.ly/48EU5Z5
Penn State Law Professor Samuel Thompson has published his latest book, shining a light on the 2024 U.S. presidential candidates' economic policies and plans: https://bit.ly/3YHrtLi
10/29/2024
Join the Minority Mentor Program (MMP) TOMORROW in the Katz Commons for a Bagels & Coffee morning mixer from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. This will be an informal opportunity to continue building community with one another while enjoying some tasty treats!
10/18/2024
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10/07/2024
It's the start of Wellness Week at ! Don't miss out on the following events organized by Student Services and the Mental Health and Wellness Committee.
Taking care of your mental health is crucial, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
09/25/2024
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |