Mont Alto
Doncheski to support ongoing transition, planning across Commonwealth Campuses
October 15, 2025
Michael Doncheski, chief academic officer and director of academic affairs at Penn State Mont Alto, has been appointed interim special assistant in the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses. In this role, Doncheski will work closely with campus chancellors, leadership teams and University partners to help guide and coordinate the academic and operational activities associated with campus transitions and closures.
Penn State Police to host 'Coffee with a Cop' events statewide Oct. 1
September 26, 2025
National Coffee with a Cop Day is Wednesday, Oct. 1, and Penn State police officers are celebrating by giving away coffee and snacks at 22 Penn State campuses across Pennsylvania.
Functional movement screenings help keep student-athletes healthy
September 17, 2025
Functional movement screenings at Penn State Mont Alto are helping to keep student-athletes healthy while giving physical therapy students hands-on experience.
Mont Alto Evening Series offers opportunities to learn more about the night sky
September 11, 2025
Penn State Mont Alto will host a series of events about the night sky throughout fall 2025. These events are free and open to the public.
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Aug. 8
August 08, 2025
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Penn State Mont Alto faculty showcase celebrates research, creative excellence
June 10, 2025
Penn State Mont Alto faculty recently gathered to spotlight their dynamic scholarship and creative endeavors during the 2025 Faculty Research Showcase, held at the Mont Alto Library.
Penn State Mont Alto honors a year of service and philanthropy
June 05, 2025
“Penn State Mont Alto is one of the most generous communities I know,” said Jay Arcuri, chief student affairs officer and director of student affairs at Penn State Mont Alto. “Our students, faculty and staff consistently respond whenever a need or opportunity to give back arises. I feel truly humbled to be part of such an amazing community."
Penn State Mont Alto Community Unites for Annual Day of Service
May 23, 2025
The Penn State Mont Alto Annual Day of Service took place in April, with more than 110 students, community members, faculty and staff. The volunteers worked together to tackle campus clean-up projects as well as several community service outreach projects.
2025 University Libraries Research Awards honor 104 students from 20 campuses
May 15, 2025
Penn State University Libraries presented the 2025 Undergraduate Research Awards: Excellence in Information Literacy honors to 104 students at 20 undergraduate Penn State campuses this spring.
'Swipe Out Hunger’ returns, encourages students to act against food insecurity
April 16, 2025
Swipe Out Hunger will run from Sunday, April 20, through the end of the spring 2025 semester for students to continue to donate their leftover dining dollars.
University, public libraries collaborate to serve Pennsylvania communities
April 03, 2025
As a land-grant research library system, Penn State University Libraries provides all Pennsylvania residents with borrowing privileges for their collections. Several campuses across the state have entered into collaborative agreements with their local public libraries to make that access even easier.
Penn State Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Margo DelliCarpini to depart
March 25, 2025
Margo DelliCarpini, Penn State vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor, will be leaving the University effective June 30 to take on a new position as the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at the College of New Jersey.
Penn State Mont Alto welcomes visitors from Frederick County Scott Key Center
March 06, 2025
Penn State Mont Alto Disability Resources recently hosted clients from the Frederick County Scott Key Center, providing them with a guided campus tour, admissions meeting, and an immersive college experience, including lunch and a photo with the Nittany Lion.
Penn State Mont Alto to hold summer youth camps in 2025
March 05, 2025
MedCamp 2025, to be held June 23-27 at Penn State Mont Alto, offers high-achieving ninth and 10th graders hands-on medical experiences, exclusive field trips, and career exploration in various health care fields; apply by April 18. Mont Alto also is hosting summer sports camps, including soccer and volleyball clinics.
2025 PSUAC Men's Basketball Championship: Mont Alto 75, DuBois 67
March 04, 2025
Penn State Mont Alto clinched its first conference championship since 2020, securing a USCAA Tournament berth after defeating Penn State DuBois in a rematch of the 2024 PSUAC Quarterfinals.
Altoona and Mont Alto faculty co-chair family relations preconference
February 28, 2025
Kelly Munly, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Altoona, and Robin Yaure, professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Mont Alto, co-chaired and facilitated a two-day "Theory Construction and Research Methods" preconference workshop at the November 2024 National Conference on Family Relations in Bellevue, Washington.