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			{{Short description\|Public university in Spring Township. Pennsylvania, US.}}
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			{{Use American English\|date=January 2025}}
	\|name = Penn State Berks
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			\| former_names = Educational Department of Textile Machine Works (1927–1933)<br />Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute (1933–1958)<br />Wyomissing Center of The Pennsylvania State University (1958–1964)<br />Penn State Berks Center (1964–1972)<br />Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College (1997–2005)
	\|established = 1958 (joined Penn State)
	\|~~type~~ = ~~Public<br~~ ~~/>2-~~ ~~and~~ ~~4-year~~ ~~undergraduate~~		\| image = Franco Building at Penn State Berks.jpg
			\| caption = A front view of the Franco Administrative Building
	\|endowment =
	\|~~staff~~ =		\| motto =
			\| established = {{start date and age\|1927}} (predecessor)<br />{{start date and age\|1958\|7\|1\|}} (Penn State system)
	\|faculty = 100 full-time, 70 part-time
			\| type = ] ]
	\|president = ]
			\| endowment =
	\|chancellor = Dr. Susan Phillips Speece
			\| staff =
	\|vice_chancellor =
	\|~~dean~~ =		\| faculty = 206 full-time and adjunct
	\|~~students~~ = ~~3,216~~		\| president = ]
			\| chancellor = Dr. Todd Migliaccio (Interim)
	\|undergrad =
	\|~~postgrad~~ =		\| students = 2,130 (as of 2021)
	\|~~doctoral~~ =		\| undergrad =
	\|~~city~~ = ]		\| postgrad =
	\|~~state~~ = ]		\| doctoral =
			\| city = ]<ref name="Reading">Penn State Berks lists its address as ], however it is outside the city limits in the ]. Its location is more precisely stated as in ]. {{cite web \| url=http://www.bk.psu.edu/Information/ourhist.htm \| title=Our History: The Penn State Berks Campus \| access-date=2009-09-27 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091029012345/http://www.bk.psu.edu/Information/ourhist.htm \| archive-date=2009-10-29 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>
	\|country = ]
	\|~~campus~~ = ~~Suburban<br~~ ~~/>258~~ ~~acres~~		\| state = ]
	\|~~free_label~~ =		\| country = U.S.
	\|~~free~~ =		\| campus = Suburban<br />258 acres
	\|~~colors~~ = ~~Navy~~ ~~Blue~~ ~~and~~ ~~White~~		\| free_label =
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	\|~~nickname~~ =		\| colors = Navy Blue and White
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	'''Penn State Berks''' is a ] of ] located in ], PA.		'''Penn State Berks''' is a ] of ] located in ] in ], ].<ref name="Reading" />

	==History==		==History==
			The school traces its origins to 1927 and the establishment of a training school for workers for the ], a major company in the region's textile industry. This school, which was known as the '''Educational Department of Textile Machine Works ''' from 1927 to 1933 and then was the '''Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute''' from 1933 to 1958, was established with the aid of the then-]. WPI occupied the original Sacred Heart Church building on Hill Road, where the McDonald's Restaurant now stands, from 1930 to 1958. WPI, which is considered the first official predecessor to Penn State Berks, closed in 1958 with the down-turn of the textile industry at large in the ] area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Our History \|url=https://berks.psu.edu/penn-state/our-history \|website=berks.psu.edu \|publisher=Penn State Berks \|access-date=29 October 2023}}</ref>

			Nonetheless, WPI's founders offered the school's campus to Penn State, who incorporated the school into the ] system as the '''Wyomissing Center of The Pennsylvania State University'''. The newly-rebranded school, part of Penn State's nascent commonwealth campus system, officially opened its doors on July 1, 1958.
	First known as Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute, Penn State Berks became part of the ] system in 1958. The Berks campus has experienced many changes since then. WPI occupied the original Sacred Heart Church building on Hill Road, where the McDonald's Restaurant now stands from 1930 to 1958. Its facilities were offered to ] to establish Penn State Wyomissing Center. It moved to its present ] location in 1972. Dormitories were first added in 1990 with additional dorms in 2001, which made Berks a commuter as well as a residential campus.<ref></ref>

			The Berks campus has experienced many changes since then. Its name changed for a first time in 1964, becoming the '''Penn State Berks Center'''. It then moved to its present ] location in 1972, when it also adopted its current name, '''Penn State Berks''', for the first time. Dormitories were first added in 1990 with additional dorms in 2001, which made Berks a commuter as well as a residential campus.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.bk.psu.edu/Information/ourhist.htm \|title=History of Penn State Berks \|access-date=2006-10-01 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901074756/http://www.bk.psu.edu/Information/ourhist.htm \|archive-date=2006-09-01 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
	Student enrollment at Penn State Berks has increased steadily since 1972, when approximately 500 students attended. Today, there are an estimated 3,216 students enrolled. The campus currently has 15 buildings on 241 acres (1 km²) of land. There are 100 full-time and 70 part-time faculty members.<ref></ref><ref></ref>

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	While being a commonwealth campus of the state ], since 1997 it has offered baccalaureate degrees independently from The ] ] in partnership with a neighboring campus under the title of Berks and Lehigh Valley College.

			Student enrollment at Penn State Berks has increased steadily since 1972, when approximately 500 students attended. Today, there are an estimated 2,800 students enrolled. The campus currently has 15 buildings on 241 acres (1 km<sup>2</sup>) of land. There are 100 full-time and 70 part-time faculty members.<ref></ref>
	==Degrees Offered==
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	! Baccalaureate
	! Associates
	\|-
	\| <P>American Studies, B.A.<br>Applied Psychology, B.A.<br>Business, B.S.<br>Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.<br>Elementary and Kindergarten Education, B.S.<br>Global Studies, B.A.<br>Information Sciences and Technology, B.S.<br>Kinesiology, B.S.<br>Organizational Leadership, B.S.<br>Professional Writing, B.A.<br>Science, B.S.<br>Security and Risk Analysis, B.S.
	\| Agricultural Business<br>Business Administration<br>Electrical Engineering Technology<br>Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management<br>Information Sciences and Technology<br>Letters, Arts and Sciences<br>Mechanical Engineering Technology<br>Occupational Therapy
	\|}

			While being a commonwealth campus of the state ], since 1997 it has offered baccalaureate degrees independently from The ] ] in partnership with a neighboring campus under the title of Berks and ]. During this partnership period, the school was renamed '''Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College'''.
	==Student Life==
	Penn State Berks has 39 active clubs.<ref>http://www.bk.psu.edu/StudentLife/ClubsAndOrganizations/clubs.htm</ref> These clubs improve student life on the campus by creating a diverse environment for students to explore their interests outside of the academic world. All student organizations are overseen by the .

			Under a university-ordered reconstruction in 2005, only eight years later, the school was split back up into two institutions. With Penn State Lehigh Valley becoming a separate campus, the Spring Township campus reverted to its previous name, '''Penn State Berks'''. At this time, Penn State Berks became a stand-alone college in the Penn State system and ] became a part of the University College system.
	== Housing on Campus ==

			==Student life==
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			Penn State Berks has over 50 active clubs.<ref></ref> All student organizations are overseen by the , which requires that all clubs complete 24 hours of community service per semester in return for providing funds.

			==Housing on campus==

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	! The Woods		! The Woods
	! The Village		! The Village
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	\| <ul><li>Amber Hall</li><li>Evergreen Hall</li><li>Juniper Hall</li><li>Pepperwood Hall</li><li>Poplar Hall</li><li>Willow Hall</li><li>Ivy Hall</li></ul>
			* Amber Hall
	\| <ul><li>Cedar Hall</li><li>Greenbriar Hall</li><li>Sage Hall</li><li>Laurel Hall</li><li>Oakmoss Hall</li><li>Sweetwood Hall</li></ul>
			* Evergreen Hall
			* Juniper Hall
			* Pepperwood Hall
			* Poplar Hall
			* Willow Hall
			* Ivy Hall
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			* Cedar Hall
			* Greenbriar Hall
			* Sage Hall
			* Laurel Hall
			* Oakmoss Hall
			* Sweetwood Hall
	\|}		\|}

	==~~References~~==		== Facilities ==
			Penn State Berks features a large library, modern laboratories, and computer facilities. Recreational areas include basketball courts, outdoor sand and grass volleyball courts, baseball & softball fields, and an artificial turf soccer pitch.
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			Penn State Berks is home to the Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center. The Center was renovated in 2022 and includes a performance gymnasium, auxiliary gymnasium, dance studio, workout gym, and classrooms. The Center also features an exercise physiology laboratory and a biomechanics laboratory operated by the .
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			==Athletics==
			Penn State–Berks, known athletically as the Nittany Lions, compete at the ] ] level; which is also a member of the ]. Prior to the 2021-2022 academic year, the United East Conference was branded as the North Eastern Atlantic Conference (NEAC).

			Penn State–Berks fields 12 varsity sports:
			===Men's===
			* Baseball; NEAC Champions in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018
			* Basketball
			* Cross Country
			* Golf; NEAC Champions in 2018
			* Soccer
			* Tennis; NEAC Champions in 2005, 2008, 2017, and 2018

			===Women's===
			* Basketball; NEAC Champions in 2010
			* Cross Country; NEAC Champions in 2017
			* Soccer; NEAC Champions in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. United East Champions in 2022 and 2023. The Women's Soccer team participated in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen Tournament in 2016
			* Softball; NEAC Champions in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. United East Champions in 2022 and 2023
			* Tennis; NEAC Champions in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018
			* Volleyball

			===Club Sports===
			Penn State–Berks also fields a number of competitive club sports that have no affiliation with the NCAA or United East.

			Club programs include:
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	==See also==		==See also==
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			==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:09, 6 January 2025

Public university in Spring Township. Pennsylvania, US.

Penn State Berks
A front view of the Franco Administrative Building
Former names	Educational Department of Textile Machine Works (1927–1933) Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute (1933–1958) Wyomissing Center of The Pennsylvania State University (1958–1964) Penn State Berks Center (1964–1972) Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College (1997–2005)
Type	Public satellite campus
Established	1927; 98 years ago (1927) (predecessor) July 1, 1958; 66 years ago (1958-07-01) (Penn State system)
Parent institution	Pennsylvania State University
Chancellor	Dr. Todd Migliaccio (Interim)
President	Neeli Bendapudi
Academic staff	206 full-time and adjunct
Students	2,130 (as of 2021)
Location	Spring Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Campus	Suburban 258 acres
Colors	Navy Blue and White
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III - UEC
Mascot	Nittany Lion
Website	berks.psu.edu/

Penn State Berks is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in Spring Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

History

The school traces its origins to 1927 and the establishment of a training school for workers for the Textile Machine Works, a major company in the region's textile industry. This school, which was known as the Educational Department of Textile Machine Works from 1927 to 1933 and then was the Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute from 1933 to 1958, was established with the aid of the then-Pennsylvania State College. WPI occupied the original Sacred Heart Church building on Hill Road, where the McDonald's Restaurant now stands, from 1930 to 1958. WPI, which is considered the first official predecessor to Penn State Berks, closed in 1958 with the down-turn of the textile industry at large in the Reading area.

Nonetheless, WPI's founders offered the school's campus to Penn State, who incorporated the school into the Penn State system as the Wyomissing Center of The Pennsylvania State University. The newly-rebranded school, part of Penn State's nascent commonwealth campus system, officially opened its doors on July 1, 1958.

The Berks campus has experienced many changes since then. Its name changed for a first time in 1964, becoming the Penn State Berks Center. It then moved to its present Spring Township location in 1972, when it also adopted its current name, Penn State Berks, for the first time. Dormitories were first added in 1990 with additional dorms in 2001, which made Berks a commuter as well as a residential campus.

Student enrollment at Penn State Berks has increased steadily since 1972, when approximately 500 students attended. Today, there are an estimated 2,800 students enrolled. The campus currently has 15 buildings on 241 acres (1 km) of land. There are 100 full-time and 70 part-time faculty members.

While being a commonwealth campus of the state land-grant university, since 1997 it has offered baccalaureate degrees independently from The Pennsylvania State University University Park campus in partnership with a neighboring campus under the title of Berks and Lehigh Valley College. During this partnership period, the school was renamed Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College.

Under a university-ordered reconstruction in 2005, only eight years later, the school was split back up into two institutions. With Penn State Lehigh Valley becoming a separate campus, the Spring Township campus reverted to its previous name, Penn State Berks. At this time, Penn State Berks became a stand-alone college in the Penn State system and Penn State Lehigh Valley became a part of the University College system.

Student life

Penn State Berks has over 50 active clubs. All student organizations are overseen by the Student Government Association, which requires that all clubs complete 24 hours of community service per semester in return for providing funds.

Housing on campus

The Woods	The Village
Amber Hall Evergreen Hall Juniper Hall Pepperwood Hall Poplar Hall Willow Hall Ivy Hall	Cedar Hall Greenbriar Hall Sage Hall Laurel Hall Oakmoss Hall Sweetwood Hall

Facilities

Penn State Berks features a large library, modern laboratories, and computer facilities. Recreational areas include basketball courts, outdoor sand and grass volleyball courts, baseball & softball fields, and an artificial turf soccer pitch.

Penn State Berks is home to the Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center. The Center was renovated in 2022 and includes a performance gymnasium, auxiliary gymnasium, dance studio, workout gym, and classrooms. The Center also features an exercise physiology laboratory and a biomechanics laboratory operated by the Department of Kinesiology.

Athletics

Penn State–Berks, known athletically as the Nittany Lions, compete at the NCAA Division III level; which is also a member of the United East Conference. Prior to the 2021-2022 academic year, the United East Conference was branded as the North Eastern Atlantic Conference (NEAC).

Penn State–Berks fields 12 varsity sports:

Men's

Baseball; NEAC Champions in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf; NEAC Champions in 2018
Soccer
Tennis; NEAC Champions in 2005, 2008, 2017, and 2018

Women's

Basketball; NEAC Champions in 2010
Cross Country; NEAC Champions in 2017
Soccer; NEAC Champions in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. United East Champions in 2022 and 2023. The Women's Soccer team participated in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen Tournament in 2016
Softball; NEAC Champions in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. United East Champions in 2022 and 2023
Tennis; NEAC Champions in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018
Volleyball

Club Sports

Penn State–Berks also fields a number of competitive club sports that have no affiliation with the NCAA or United East.

Club programs include:

References

^ Penn State Berks lists its address as Reading, however it is outside the city limits in the Greater Reading Area. Its location is more precisely stated as in Spring Township. "Our History: The Penn State Berks Campus". Archived from the original on 2009-10-29. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
"Our History". berks.psu.edu. Penn State Berks. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
"History of Penn State Berks". Archived from the original on 2006-09-01. Retrieved 2006-10-01.
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Current full members	Bryn Athyn Lions Cairn Highlanders Cedar Crest Falcons Gallaudet Bison Keystone Giants Lancaster Bible Chargers Notre Dame Gators Penn College Wildcats Penn State Abington Nittany Lions Penn State Berks Nittany Lions Penn State Brandywine Lions Penn State Harrisburg Lions Rosemont Ravens Saint Elizabeth Eagles St. Mary's (MD) Seahawks Valley Forge Patriots Wilson Phoenix
Current associate members	Alfred State Pioneers (men's and women's outdoor track & field) Hilbert Hawks (men's lacrosse) La Roche Redhawks (men's and women's lacrosse) Mount Aloysius Mounties (women's lacrosse) Penn State Behrend Lions (men's and women's outdoor track & field) Pratt Cannoneers (men's volleyball) Rutgers-Camden Scarlet Raptors (men's golf)
Former full members	Bard Raptors Cazenovia Wildcats Chestnut Hill Griffins D'Youville Spartans (now Saints in NCAA Division II) Keuka Wolves NYU Tandon Fighting Blue Jays SUNY Cobleskill Fighting Tigers SUNY Morrisville Mustangs SUNY Poly Wildcats Purchase Panthers Stevenson Mustangs Wells Express
Former associate members	Cedar Crest Falcons (women's swimming; now full member) Dallas Crusaders (men's soccer, men's golf, men's & women's cross country, men's & women's basketball, and men's volleyball) D'Youville Spartans (men's volleyball ) Hilbert Hawks (men's volleyball) Medaille Mavericks (men's and women's lacrosse, men's volleyball) Penn State Altoona Nittany Lions (men's volleyball) Rutgers-Camden Scarlet Raptors (men's tennis) Wilson Phoenix (men's golf; now full member)

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History

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See also

References

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