Former mob boss Michael Franzese will speak about his life in organized crime at 7 p.m. Sept. 4 in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium at Penn State Berks. The event is free and open to the public.

Penn State Berks is holding an activity book drive to benefit the Migrant Education Program at Lauer's Park Elementary School.

Students beginning their studies at Penn State Berks received their first homework assignment well before the first day of classes.

Penn State Berks will begin offering Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) courses in the fall 2018 semester as part of the Steel Battalion Army ROTC program.

Working adults across southeastern Pennsylvania can receive an AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration from Penn State — customized to their needs and conveniently located to work or home. In addition to their campus in Malvern, Penn State Great Valley now offers its MBA in Abington, Philadelphia, and Reading.

Ed Laquidara is the founder and curator of Animal Adventures. He is a passionate wildlife conservationist and educator who has been rescuing exotic animals for more than 35 years.

As part of its 60th anniversary, Penn State Berks will host a Day of Service from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26.

Penn State Berks will welcome nearly 350 first-year students to its residential community as part of the campus' annual orientation program on Friday, Aug. 17. Students will move into the residence halls from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

As part of its sustainability initiatives, Penn State Berks will have an on-site document shredder on campus for faculty and staff from 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 14, in the Franco Building parking lot.

As part of its 60th anniversary celebration throughout 2018, Penn State Berks is unveiling two projects that celebrate the college’s rich history through art.