Keisha Johnson originally traveled to Ghana for 10 days with Penn State Abington faculty to support students enrolled in an embedded course — and ended up helping young women and girls who live 5,000 miles away from her Philadelphia home.
Arts funder and music critic Don Palmer will lead the conversation around the relationship between art, culture, and commerce and chart a future in which creativity can thrive in communities of care over dinner at Penn State Abington on Feb. 29.
Tina Hennessey and her husband, who were both the first in their families to attend college, are supporting first generation students at Penn State Abington with funding for programs that connect them to mentors and resources to keep them on the path to earning their degrees.
Taylor LaPage, president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and a multi-sport player at Penn State Abington, attended the NCAA national convention in Phoenix last month with Erin Foley, the director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation.
The last week of February 2024 still offers a few events across campuses for Black History Month, including at Penn State Brandywine, Harrisburg, Dickinson Law, Lehigh Valley, Shenango, and York. In addition, several exhibits are still available to visitors at Penn State University Park, Brandywine and Harrisburg.
The Rev. Vernon K. Walker applies the lessons he learned as a student at Penn State Abington to his work tackling climate justice issues at the intersection of systemic racism, the environment and public health.
Penn State Abington will host "Creative Peace Building: A Communities of Care Workshop" on Jan. 29. A creative arts therapist will explore the multifaceted nature of peace and steps toward developing and maintaining "Communities of Care" in a world rife with conflict. It is the first in a series.
Elaine Johnson's experience in education and entrepreneurship and her emphasis on personal and professional wellness is an asset to Penn State Abington's Continuing Education unit.
Penn State Abington student hosted parents at the township library to discuss evidence-based research caregivers can use to select books for younger children that address inclusion and social justice issues.
