"Penn State Abington is proud of our esteemed 2020 award winners for their achievements both in their careers and in their communities," Andrew August, interim chancellor, said.
In an era of remote teaching and learning, PaSSS program leaders have translated the robust, multi-faceted experience into a format which students could complete from home, and the results have been inspiring.
The goal of the four-week summer program is to increase retention among a diverse group of Penn State Abington engineering students by enhancing their academic preparedness.
Penn State Abington Interim Chancellor Andrew August offers remarks about the current national climate and what the Abington community can do to think, reflect, and take action.
Penn State Abington's award-winning publication isn't just for English and art majors. The Abington Review wants to grow and more accurately represent the voices on campus.
Two women from the Penn State Class of 2019 who attended the Abington campus have, so far, raised more than $200,000 to support Black-owned businesses impacted by the economic downturn and the unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Penn State Abington offers many virtual opportunities for incoming students to make new friends as well as connect with faculty and staff during the summer through live Zoom meetings, webinars, and online events.
This summer, given the restrictions of COVID-19, incoming Penn Staters are experiencing orientation virtually, and the Penn State students who serve as orientation leaders are more important than ever.
Penn State University Police and Public Safety has appointed Iris Richardson as the department’s first director of diversity, equity and inclusion, following a national search that began in 2019.
"Over the past two weeks I have heard from hundreds of students, faculty, alumni and community members about their concerns involving hate in the Penn State community. People are justifiably upset about the events in our nation, and the limitations surrounding our institutional response. We must acknowledge the pain, anger and frustration that such events inflict on our community. We must recognize that Black Lives Matter, and that racism, bias and religious intolerance yield an inexcusable cost to life and liberty."
