Along with educational innovation, research and service, Penn State ’s 19 undergraduate Commonwealth Campuses play a vital role in making Penn State a modern land-grant university, according to University President Eric J. Barron.
Stephen Taub, a former Penn State Abington student and University Park graduate, has continued his longtime support for Abington with a $17.3 million commitment, the largest gift in the campus’ history. The new Taub Endowments will provide high-impact opportunities for deserving students through scholarships and global engagement programs.
Penn State Abington hired several distinguished leaders this fall, expanding its already diverse roster of talent. With the latest additions to Abington’s faculty and staff, Chancellor Damian J. Fernandez continues his commitment to adding proven and culturally responsive faculty and professionals to support the needs of its diverse student base.
A Penn State Abington student traveled to Australia for program CHANCE (Connecting Humans And Nature through Conservation Experiences). The experience was funded through a scholarship from Abington.
Penn State Abington elementary and early childhood education majors organized the drive to benefit children at a partnership school in North Philadelphia.
Non-native English speakers comprise almost 10 percent of the Penn State Abington student population, so the college looks to arm faculty and staff with tools to support the success of these students.
Students from Penn State Berks, Abington and Lehigh Valley learned lessons in entrepreneurship from Aniyia Williams, who gave a talk at Berks on Oct. 11.
