News for Alumni and Friends

Moyer Receives Extension's Spirit Award

Dairy Alliance Program Manager Michele Moyer is recognized for exemplifying the mission of cooperative extension with the Cooperative Extension Director's Spirit Award.

Trustee Scholarships Benefit Animal Science Students

Two new Trustee Scholarships of $50,000 each have been established for undergraduate students majoring in animal sciences.

Penn State Livestock Team Wins at KILE for Second Straight Year

The Penn State livestock judging team was first at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg for the second year in a row, and were the high team in beef cattle for the third straight year.

Dairy Judging Team Wins First at World Dairy Expo

The collegiate dairy judging team from Penn State captured first place at the prestigious World Dairy Expo intercollegiate judging contest, placing first as the overall team and first in reasons.

DAS Students Get Close-up View of Agriculture

Annual agriculture industry tour introduces new Animal Sciences majors to potential career choices. Forty-one students participated in this ninth annual tour.

Animal Sciences Major Has Largest Freshman Class Since 1999

The class of 2011 has 55 freshman at University Park Campus intending to enroll in the Animal Sciences major, and 67 on other campuses.

Walter Wurster Named DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus

A retired Bucks County Farmer and Chester County Dairy Agent, Wurster will be recognized at the Nittany Lion Fall Classic on November 10.

Block and Bridle Club Shines at National Convention

Penn State's Block and Bridle Club received national recognition for their activities throughout the year at the 88th National Block and Bridle Convention in Kansas City Missouri, hosted by Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University.

Staniar Joins Penn State Equine Faculty

Staniar brings a strong background and wide experience in the Thoroughbred industry, and will provide leadership in both research and undergraduate programs.