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PSU Offers DACA Resources
A federal appeals court ruling last week has brought the legality of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA — a national program that provides some undocumented immigrants work permits and temporarily protects them from deportation — back into question and back on the news. While the court decision challenges the legality of the program,… Read more
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What Should a High School Junior Do to Prepare for College?
There are many different answers to this question, depending on who you ask and where you want to go. Ultimately, to answer this question is that it depends on your specific situation. In this post, we will cover a few steps you can take in your junior year of high school to start preparing for… Read more
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Things To Know Before Your First Day of Class
KNOW WHICH BUILDINGS YOUR CLASSES ARE IN BEFORE THE FIRST DAY It’s always a good idea to find the location of your classes before the first day of class, so you don’t get lost the day of! Take a walk around the campus to each of the buildings where your classes are located to find… Read more
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9 courses to learn about the histories, cultures & experiences of Latino/a/e/x communities
Whether you want to better explore your own identity or learn more about the perspectives and experiences of the U.S.’s largest minority group, we’ve got you covered with a variety of courses and programs. Read more
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Film grad challenges gendered fashion in multimedia exhibition
If you could design an outfit that expresses your true self, setting aside fashion trends, gender-based expectations and worries about what’s considered “flattering,” what would you create? Would you go for sparkles and sequins, rich colors, fine tailoring or flowing fabrics? Would you design something that allows you to celebrate the distinctive, unique person you… Read more
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Student studies how to clean indoor air during wildfires
Baorong Luo spent the summer in Elliott Gall’s Healthy Building Research Lab at PSU where she researched how to clean indoor air during wildfires. Read more