New research led by Penn State School of Hospitality Management graduate student Lavi Peng found that people who dine out alone have a better experience and are more likely to revisit restaurants that both play slow-tempo music and use angular shapes ⤵️ ow.ly/N0ZN50QRGpy

New research led by our graduate student Lavi Peng found that people who dine out alone have a better experience and are more likely to revisit restaurants that both play slow-tempo music and use angular shapes ⤵️ ow.ly/ZXsn50QRFGC

Café Laura was featured as a Penn State hidden gem! Check it out 👉 ow.ly/Qn0x50R1uKx

Michael Tews, associate professor in Penn State School of Hospitality Management, leads the “Lego Learning Initiative for Hospitality Management Education” with support from a 2023-24 Teaching Transformation and Innovation Grant from Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. 🗞️Read more on this initiative at psu.edu/news/health-an…

Ashley Akright Colon ('09 HRIM) made a gift to establish the Ashley Akright Hospitality and THON Leadership Award. This will reward students who have taken an active leadership role with a student club or organization and participate in THON. ow.ly/jcyR50RawE2

Food television personality and author Simon Majumdar recently visited Penn State! He headlined several of our on-campus events, including emceeing a "Culinary Throwdown" featuring Penn State chefs. Check it out ⤵️ ow.ly/YeCw50RavFu

We'd like to congratulate Anna Mattila, Marriott Professor of Lodging Management, for being ranked 52nd worldwide among Best Scientists in the field of Business and Management! Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/XX5B50RfbwO

Have questions about our Master of Professional Studies in Hospitality Management? We have answers. Join us for a lunchtime webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on May 8. Meet with our faculty and staff and learn how the program can accelerate your career. 👉 ow.ly/NL5B50RjTur

New research from our Associate Professor Breffni Noone found that the presence of a wait line at a restaurant can increase perceived brand popularity among first-time customers, although this effect can diminish after 15-minute waits. ow.ly/Kumk50RoZRa

Gain in-demand skills that translate directly into upper-level management positions with a Master of Professional Studies in Hospitality Management. Learn about our program and meet with faculty during our webinar from noon - 1 p.m. on May 8. Register ➡️ ow.ly/xubA50RsTQ5

Julia Boccella will serve as our Student Marshal for spring 2024 commencement. She received the Penn State Evan Pugh Scholar Award, among other honors. Congrats, Julia! #WeAre #HHDproud #PennState #SHMproud Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/Vosi50RpxkU

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Celebrate International PSHRS Day with us! On June 20, PSHRS will host celebrations at locations nationwide. Join, celebrate and network with our hospitality alumni! See the full list of locations ⤵️ ow.ly/n8ZT50S4qxw

📸 Scenes from International PSHRS Day #shmproud

Using a visual sweetness scale on wine labels, rather than a text description, may increase purchase intent among novice wine consumers. Check out our latest research ⤵️ ow.ly/5ccw50Sn7Wj

Congrats to our faculty members receiving non-tenure-line promotions! #SHMProud #HHDProud Penn State HHD 🔵 Bill Kidd, assistant teaching professor ⚪ Mitch Lawson, assistant teaching professor 🔵 Jeffrey Heim, associate teaching professor ➡️ ow.ly/zepv50SoqHo

Our Crowdfunding Campaign, Sustaining Student Success, kicks off today! #SHMProud From professional conference travel to research opportunities, support our students in their academic endeavors ⤵️ ow.ly/Pi2K50StE9o

Our Crowdfunding Campaign, Sustaining Student Success, is in full swing! #SHMProud From professional conference travel to research opportunities, support our students in their academic endeavors ⤵️ ow.ly/LpgY50Sy9sX

Our crowdfunding campaign supports student research, study abroad and conference travel experiences, and summer tuition assistance and scholarships. Support our students ⤵️ ow.ly/UIpN50SFemM

Environmental, social and governance initiatives lead to greater financial gains for hospitality firms in high-income countries compared to low-income nations, according to new findings from our researchers ⤵️ ow.ly/CJAr50SNC87