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Start Up Lehigh Valley holds 6th annual pitch competition

A sweet dessert infused with tropical flavors took home the top prize in the 6th Annual Start Up Lehigh Valley pitch competition held on Oct. 15 at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem. The annual event recognizes and encourages new business ventures in the greater Lehigh Valley
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New collaboration expands educational opportunities in Pennsylvania

Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration aimed at expanding educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and removing barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education. 
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Penn State Lehigh Valley to hold STEM event for students in grades 6-8

Students in grades six to eight looking to take a deep dive into various aspects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields can find a treasure trove of information at an upcoming Penn State Lehigh Valley program. Robotics, forensics and zombie ants are among the hands-on workshop options.
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StartUp Lehigh Valley holds 5th annual pitch competition

A cutting-edge health monitoring device took home the top prize in the fifth annual StartUp Lehigh Valley pitch competition held Oct. 25 at Factory LLC in Bethlehem. The event was sponsored in part by the Penn State Lehigh Valley LaunchBox. Tina Q. Richardson, Penn State Lehigh Valley chancellor, presented $4,500 in prizes on behalf of the Lehigh Valley Launchbox — a $3,000 Founders Award and three $500 Boost Awards.