The Committee on Institutional Cooperation's Academic Leadership Program has gained five additional fellows from the Penn State ranks. The CIC is the academic consortium of the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago. Through its leadership program, participants who have demonstrated exceptional ability and administrative promise are aided in further developing their leadership and managerial skills.
In the weeks leading up to his official appointment on May 12, Eric Barron and Penn State’s first lady, Molly Barron, have crisscrossed the Commonwealth, hearing from students, faculty, staff and community leaders at Penn State’s campuses. In every case, Barron said, he has been struck by the commitment to excellence in education, to student success and to the surrounding community.
Penn State Abington valedictorian Meredith McLaren shared the life lessons she learned from the second-graders at her student teaching assignment: Keep it simple in this complex, chaotic world.
They are students, athletes, and roving ambassadors for Penn State Abington. At the annual sports banquet, they finally had a chance to relax and celebrate their dedication and sacrifices, milestones and friendships.
Yes, the English really do say "over the pond." The proof is in a post on the website of a suburban London university detailing the latest academic and cultural immersion its students experienced at Penn State Abington.
Eight Penn State Abington softball and women's lacrosse players were named to the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) all-conference teams with one player also earning player of the year honors.
The talented Penn State Abington tennis program served up an incredible season with the men's and women's teams capturing championships and dominating the North Eastern Athletic Conference with 16 all-conference, coach of the year, and both rookie of the year honors.
Associate Librarian Alexia Hudson-Ward has been selected by Penn State’s administration to be a 2014–15 CIC Academic Leadership Program (ALP) Fellow. She is among five faculty selected by Penn State to attend this program that addresses the challenges of academic administration at major research universities.
