Penn State in 1955 became the first university to be issued a federal license to operate a nuclear reactor, which it continues to use for studies in the peaceful uses of atomic energy and the training of nuclear industry personnel.

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Penn State is a leader in food science.

— Don Sherwood

The 150th anniversary of Penn State will highlight what is important and good about this distinguished institution and the fine people and research that it produces.

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One out of every eight Pennsylvanians and one in every 720 people in the United States, as well as one out of every 50 engineers and one out of every four meteorologists has a Penn State degree.

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Penn State has also continued to be a leader in Pennsylvania's largest industry: Agriculture.

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I've had a wonderful experience here at Penn State.

— Joe Paterno

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