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Professor Grant Risha shakes hands with Chancellor Ron Darbeau

Grant Risha named 2026 Penn State Alumni Association Teaching Fellow

Grant Risha, a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State Altoona, has been named a 2026 Penn State Alumni Association Teaching Fellow in recognition of his long-standing excellence in teaching, mentorship, and student engagement.

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From the courts to campus

Staff Spotlight: Nathan Davis, student services assistant for Penn State Altoona’s Student Affairs office and the Belonging Center

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