Penn State University Libraries recognized 16 outstanding faculty and staff from among its more than 500 employees University-wide, at a May 27 ceremony. Winners of the 2026 awards are (top row, from left) James McCready, Jennifer Norton, Doug Burchill; (middle row, from left) Christina Riehman-Murphy, Jamilyn Houser, Linda Sanchez; (bottom row, from left) Tom Reinsfelder, Jason Reuscher, Amy Deuink, Teresa Slobuski, Yesenia Figueroa-Lifschitz, John Owens, Glenn Rudy, Michael Wright, James McCready.
Kyrsten Strange answers questions from a judge at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. She presented her project just weeks before graduating.
Mahir Khan, left, and Kyrsten Strange, both May Penn State Abington graduates, presented separate projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Richmond, Virginia, last month.
Penn State Abington Chancellor Gary Liguori takes a moment with student marshal Aaron Haq after the new graduate closed the morning commencement ceremony.
A picture perfect day outside the historic Keswick Theatre, where Penn State Abington celebrated its 2026 commencement. Student speakers highlighted the Abington Experience, and Chancellor Gary Liguori encouraged them to lead with purpose.
A picture-perfect day outside the historic Keswick Theatre, where Penn State Abington celebrated its 2026 spring commencement on May 8. Student speakers highlighted the Abington Experience, and Chancellor Gary Liguori encouraged them to "lead with purpose."