Richard J. “Richie” Colyer, of Bellefonte, formerly of Spring Mills, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 4, 2021 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He wa
Despite the weather delays another 2000 covid vaccinations were done this week through the Mount Nittany Medical Center. They're preparing 7 thousand more vacci
Despite the weather delays another 2000 covid vaccinations were done this week through the Mount Nittany Medical Center. They're preparing 7 thousand more vacci
Penn State recently
received a record-high ranking from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), landing it atop all Big Ten institutions.
Penn State previously scored 67.88 in 2017 but received a new score of 74.49 just a few years later. Illinois, with a score of 72.89, sits behind Penn State.
“Penn State’s progress in sustainability is the result of a dedicated effort by people across the University students, faculty, staff, and administrators and they are to be congratulated for this achievement,” said Penn State President Eric Barron.
The university has implemented many sustainable practices across campus, most notably in sustainability research, where Penn State received a perfect score. It scored higher than before on sustainability planning, learning outcomes, sustainability literacy, and building design and construction.
MONSIGNOR PHILIP SAYLOR
Monsignor Philip P. Saylor, 91, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Monsignor was the first born of Philip and Katherine (Hoy) Saylor on Oct. 1, 1929 in Centre Community Hospital.
He is survived by a sister, Irene Dornisch and her husband Bernard of Lock Haven; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John; and a sister, Elizabeth.
He attended the original Saint John’s Catholic School in Bellefonte where he was taught by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1947, where he was senior class president as well as newspaper editor.