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."
Penn State Abington Chancellor Damian J. Fernandez offers remarks regarding the horrific killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the resulting events across the nation.
Penn State President Eric J. Barron has shared a message with the university community, denouncing hate-filled speech and urging solidarity against racism in the face of nationwide unrest.
