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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Last week, Penn State Harrisburg's PADM faculty traveled to Seattle, Washington to attend the 2026 NASPAA Global Conference. #NASPAA #GoktugMorcol #publicadministration #phdprograms

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Last week, the Penn State Harrisburg Criminal Justice Club hosted a Law Enforcement Career Pathways Panel. This panel consisted of 3 law enforcement officers graciously sharing their educational and professional journeys with students interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement. #crimjclub

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Up next in our faculty spotlight series.....meet Don Hummer.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Congratulations to Madisen Minney on completing an outstanding internship with the Lititz Police Department! Throughout the summer, Madisen gained firsthand exposure to many aspects of law enforcement.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Please join me in congratulating Ryan Tucker and Ngan “Grace” Nguyen on their acceptance into Widener Commonwealth Law School’s Law School Pathway Program. Admission to this prestigious program is a testament to their hard work, academic achievement, and commitment to pursuing legal careers.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Investment in our students was on full display during the 60th Anniversary Celebration. Pictured are Dr. Ahlin & our students whose creativity and hard work were showcased through their podcast projects. Dr. Ahlin's presence reflects the student-centered philosophy that defines her leadership.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As mentioned before, a perk of the anniversary weekend was reconnecting with our alumni. We learned more about the impact Fabian V. has had on the new structure on campus. Fabian continues to impress us with his leadership, dedication, & commitment to giving back to the Penn State community.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

60th anniversary weekend highlights...connecting with old friends and alumni and making new friends along the way. We were excited to share our podcast and virtual reality (VR) presentation, introducing some attendees to these innovative learning experiences for the very first time.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last week Dr. Wright held a Constitution Day event titled "The Constitution and the rights we value.” The aim of this colloquium was to cut through any partisan fog that can sometimes settle over conversations about the Constitution and explore how these principles impact Americans'.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

One of the featured presenters in the Criminal Justice Session at Penn State Harrisburg's 60th Anniversary Celebration is Norah Singh. Title: Driven by Culture Come hear her presentation at 4:00pm.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us at 4:00 p.m. during Penn State Harrisburg's 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend and experience the outstanding work of our students. Explore innovative projects, engage with student researchers and scholars, and see firsthand the impact Penn State Harrisburg students are making!

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For our next faculty spotlight, not only are we introducing Dr. Mallinson, but we are also introducing the new policy lab under his direction. Check back for our official policy lab introduction post coming soon! To find out more about the lab, follow this link: sites.psu.edu/djmallinson/...

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Registration now open! Homeland Security: Past and Future Online Conference Penn State Harrisburg, Capital Campus, via zoom October 22-23. Please join us for 2 days of discussions. See the link below.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Highlighting a few more student summer stories! Faith Marianne Dacheux successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' Basic Training Academy (CCFBT 2603), and Margaret Waterman completed an internship with the Dauphin County Prothonotary’s Office.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our very own Dr. Siyu Liu has been invited to speak at the 2026 legal summit organized by the Brazilian University, UNIVALI, on September 30th. Dr. Liu will be speaking on using AI agent in comparative criminal justice curriculum. For more information please visit: legaldesignsummit.lovable.app/en

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Legal Design & Innovation International Summit 2026

Human-Centered Justice: Legal Design and Legal Communication. Univali, Balneário Camboriú — full programme and international speakers.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

As promised......more highlights from our students' summer experiences! Brianna Ondishin completed a summer internship at the United States Attorneys Office with the Department of Justice in Washington D.C. Elijah Espaillat, spent the summer as a Talent Acquisition intern for The Hershey Company.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

While we're loving all the summer recaps, let's take a minute to turn our attention back to the incredible faculty on campus! Up next in our Faculty Spotlight series is Dr. Ahlin. Not only is she a dedicated CRIMJ Professor, she also serves as the Interim Director for the School of Public Affairs.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our students weren't the only ones achieving great things this summer. Dr. Overby was busy preparing to spend his next year abroad. We are thrilled to share that he is a visiting professor at The American University of Armenia. newsroom.aua.am/2026/08/19/m...

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Dr. L. Marvin Overby Appointed C. Judson King Endowed Visiting Professor - AUA Newsroom

Dr. Overby is a professor of political science at Penn State University (PSU) and served as director of PSU’s School of Public Affairs.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Welcome back! Check out what our students were busy doing over the summer. Olivia Deadman had an internship with Members 1st Federal Credit Union. Honors student-athlete Kate Bukowski spent the summer collecting survey data on public perceptions of safety on the Washington, DC Metro rail.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A few weeks ago in our biweekly faculty spotlight, we were excited to recognize a special milestone— the sociology program becoming part of the School of Public Affairs. Take a minute to meet Dr. Lewis, the second of our two new sociology faculty joining the School of Public Affairs. Welcome!

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Up next on our faculty spotlight series, meet Emily Strohacker.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

31 students earned Discovery Grants to help fund their summer research, gaining the opportunity for valuable experience in the field. Congratulations to Kate Bukowski, criminal justice, Penn State Harrisburg — with her project, “Perceptions of Safety: Increased Police on Washington, D.C. Metro”

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In this edition of our biweekly faculty spotlight, we’re excited to recognize a special milestone—Dr. Curreli and the sociology program have become part of the School of Public Affairs. Welcome! And take a minute to meet Misty, one of our two new sociology faculty to the School of Public Affairs.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Up next on our faculty spotlight........meet Daniel Howard.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The School of Public Affairs is proud to share that our Public Administration faculty, PhD students and alumni, will be presenting at the Public Management Research 2026 Conference hosted by the School of Public Affairs, American University, June 4-6.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Summer isn’t slowing us down. Our Faculty Spotlights continue, and next up is Philip Kavanaugh. #pennstateharrisburg #philipkavanaugh

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Congratulations to Younhee Kim and Jennifer Gibbs on their promotions to professor. Join us in congratulating them on this esteemed accomplishment! Younhee Kim, professor of public administration Jennifer Gibbs, professor of criminal justice

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Huge congratulations to all our SPA graduates! As this semester comes to a close, we’re cheering you on as you step into your next chapter. Your hard work brought you here, and your future is bright.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It was a pleasure hosting our Public Administration Graduate Programs Info Session at the Pennsylvania Capitol. We had a wonderful opportunity to connect with Commonwealth employees and prospective students interested in advancing their careers in public service.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

As we continue our faculty spotlight series, lets meet our next faculty member, Bing Ran. #bingran #facultyspotlight #pennstateharrisburg

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Strohacker on being selected as the winner of the UCF Sociology Ph.D. Alumni 2026 Community Impact Award! #emilystrohacker #pennstateharrisburg

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Public Affairs is hosting a Public Administration Graduate Programs Info Session right at the Pennsylvania Capitol. 🗓 April 30, 2026 ⏰ 3:30 – 5:30 PM 📍 Senate Majority Caucus Room 🔗 RSVP on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/penn-state...

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Last week we highlighted our SPA students that participated in the Research Poster Exhibition. Congrats to all the winners and honorable mentions of the 2026 Penn State Harrisburg Research Awards for Excellence in Information Literacy: Zoee Edmonds, Makayla Smith, Kadhem Aljabr, and Armil Djara.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

On 4/23/2026, the Victimology (CRIMJ 407) class went to the opening of the “What Were You Wearing?” Exhibit located in the Madlyn L. Hanes Library."This exhibit features survivors’ stories from across the country, using fashion as a medium to challenge harmful narratives and raise awareness."

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Penn State Harrisburg's Honors Program held their spring 2026 thesis presentations. This was an opportunity for the students to present their final honors research projects. Congratulations to the SPA students who presented this week: Bibiana Posada Flores, Makalya Smith, Kent Liu, & Angela Deras.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Penn State Harrisburg hosted a Research Poster Exhibition. Congratulations to all the SPA students who presented: Kate Bukowski, Brianna Ondishin-Ribon, Angela Deras, Zoee Edmonds, Jasmina Guaman, Esmeralda Hernandez, Maryurit Reyes, Victoria McQueen, Makayla Smith, Kadhem Aljabr, Armil Djara

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Just another REMINDER of our upcoming event: 📣 Join us at the Pennsylvania Capitol! Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Public Affairs is hosting a Public Administration Graduate Programs Info Session right at the Pennsylvania Capitol. 🗓 April 30, 2026 ⏰ 3:30 – 5:30 PM Senate Majority Caucus Room

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join Mia Troutman (pictured) and Quinlyn Hoover for “Borders, Rights, and Reality,” a thought-provoking discussion on one of today’s most complex and controversial issues. Through a balanced and insightful lens, they will explore the intersection of policy, human rights, and lived experiences.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

More students to highlight presenting at tomorrows CRIMJ symposium...... Connor Hodgson is a 4th year at Penn State Harrisburg majoring in Crim Justice with a minor in Psy. With an interest in issues related to law enforcement & criminal justice system, Connor offers an engaging perspective.

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Let's not forget about all the faculty helping to shape the minds of the students presenting at the CRIMJ symposium. They too are busy doing their own research and publications. Check out their works by scanning the QR code below. #pennstateharrisburg #crimjsymposium

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A huge shout out to all of our sponsors for the CRIMJ symposium. Scan the QR code below to see a full list of them plus more events details for tomorrow. #pennstateharrisburg #crimjsymposium

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Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs @psh-spa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

While you're watching our student presenters tomorrow at the CRIMJ symposium, don't forget to stop by and check out the Creative Prison Food event from 12:10-1:30 in The Russel E. Horn Sr. Spiritual Center.

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