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Penn State Altoona Rail Transportation Engineering students pose on the PSU 2020 locomotive.

$6.87M grant to fund railroad research center at Penn State

A national research team led by Penn State Altoona faculty members Hai Huang and Shihui Shen has been awarded a $6.87 million grant through the 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements by the Federal Railroad Administration.

Heidi Manfred stands in front of her piece, Joyful, at the opening of her Emotions in Art exhibit.

Emotions in Art

Heidi Manfred is using her kind heart and artistic skill to create conversation about mental health.

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