Harris Hall, State College, Pennsylvania
historical marker
Harris Hall is a historical marker located in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania. It commemorates Dorothy Harris, who lived from 1923 to 1991. Harris was a Penn State Professor of Exercise and Sport Psychology. She helped develop one of the nation's first graduate programs in sport psychology. Harris also advocated for women in sport. She was the first American woman in the International Society of Sport Psychology. Penn State named Harris Hall in her honor in 2004. This marker recognizes her pioneering contributions to sport psychology and women's athletics.