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Shemar Coombs on CBS Philly

Shemar Coombs’ mom, Patricia Campbell, works at the Rydal Park retirement community a few blocks from Penn State Abington. She told CBS Philly she is proud of his ingenuity and excited she went with him to the White House Science Fair. 

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Rap-It-Up

The rendering of Rap-It-Up shows the lip around the outside edge of the case, which keeps earbuds from tangling. The material, NinjaFlex, protects the phone. 

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Shemar Coombs on CBS Philly

The media spotlight shines on Shemar Coombs after his appearance at the White House Science Fair. CBS Philly reporter Trang Do interviewed him on campus.   

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Steve Hynes

Inc. magazine named Steve Hynes' firm MRO to its Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America last year. He gives back to Penn State Abington by helping prepare students for careers through businesses challenges. 

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Steve Hynes MRO

Manohar Singh, division head for social sciences at Penn State Abington, and Steve Hynes '90, CEO of MRO, discuss plans for the business degree. MRO employees voted to name conference rooms in honors of the company's location near Valley Forge National Historical Park. This room is called Washington's Headquarters. 

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Hailey Salamone "Puff"

Puff, raku-fired ceramic. As the recipient of the Purchase Award, one of Hailey Salamone's pieces will be permanently added to the Dean's Abington College Art Collection. Faculty praise her concept, execution, and depth. Hailey expresses her own notions of self, from a place of strength and deep sensitivity.