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Caitlin Blessel lunges to return a tennis ball during a match.

Penn State Altoona Student Spotlight: Caitlin Blessel

Get to know Caitlin Blessel, a biology major from St. Mary’s who plays on the women’s tennis team and is expected to graduate from Penn State Altoona in December.

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Five turtles bask in the sun on a floating platform in a pond, with a spraying fountain and colorful fall foliage in the background.

Built for Basking

A student project provides campus turtles with a safe place to bask in the sun.

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