Emine Demirgil transitioned to University Park this week, but the friendships formed at Penn State Abington are constants in her life. The Netherlands native reflected on the people who “fill my love tank right on up” in her latest -- but not last -- post on the Lions Tales blog.
Penn State Abington soccer player Phil Curry was already a role model, but his resolve during his mom's final illness brought the community even closer together.
The community mourns Ayoub Ayoub, who was recalled as making it almost impossible for students to fail calculus. He would work with them until they passed the course.
Penn State Abington captured the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) President’s Cup, which is awarded to the top overall program in the 12-member conference. The 13 Abington teams finished the year with a combined .703 winning percentage.
A lockdown at Penn State Abington has been lifted and normal operations have resumed. Earlier this afternoon, authorities received a report of a person with a gun on campus. After an investigation, campus security personnel and local police determined that an individual brought a BB gun to campus. Police report that a suspect is in custody and that there never was any danger to campus residents.
Three faculty proudly witnessed Gov. Corbett sign a new law to benefit that originated at Abington. The legislation, mandating priority registration for vets, is rooted in a policy enacted first at Abington and then throughout the University. The new law requires state colleges and universities to offer priority registration to vets, whose education benefits under the federal GI Bill are only available for a limited time.
