Penn State Abington students attended the 15th annual Inclusive Leadership Conference at Temple University last week. The trainings, conversations, and workshops focused on authenticity, belonging, leadership, and diversity. Jose Garcia Cintora, assistant director of Residence Life, and MaryClare Rae, coordinator of Student Involvement and Leadership, accompanied the students to the Campus Philly-sponsored event. The Abington student leaders are active in Residence Life, Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL), Global Programs, Career and Professional Development, and the Student Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (SODEI).
Hailey Gamble, an accomplished softball player and scholar at Penn State Abington, discussed policies and programs with student-athletes and leaders from colleges and universities nationwide.
As Black History Month continues, there are still many events available during the second half of February at Penn State campuses across the commonwealth. Several Zoom and online events at University Park are open to all campus communities.
Dennis Millan arrived at the Penn State Abington Chaiken Center for Student Success last summer prepared to reimagine its offerings through collaboration and data-driven decision making.
Penn State Abington's Alexa Morley plans to use her business degree, augmented with an entrepreneurship and innovation minor and a successful internship, to make an impact in the hospitality industry.
On Oct. 12, Penn State Global hosted a multi-campus synchronous Day of Service aimed at getting students involved in sustainability work in their communities. More than 80 students from five campuses – Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Great Valley and University Park – participated in four service experiences, which conclude with the Global Sustainable Action Conference on Nov. 16-17.
Khamila Barnes successfully took the leap from the corporate world to entrepreneurship thanks for her vibrant personality, innate drive, and the skills she developed at Penn State Abington.
The Pennsylvania Council for International Education honored Nicole Stokes, a mid-career faculty and administrator at Penn State, with its lifetime achievement award.
