Don't miss Jazz legends and sought-after saxophone players, Larry McKenna and Bootsie Barnes, play together on our historic Helen Buck O'Neill Stage. McKenna has played with the greats including Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Barnes, equally renowned, has worked with famed trumpeter Lee Morgan and more.
Emma M enrolled in two classes, English and Communication Arts & Sciences, last summer and worked in the College’s University Relations office as an administrative assistant and photographer.
Penn State Abington Elementary & Early Childhood Education majors distributed winter coats, hats, gloves, and boots at its partnership school, McClure Elementary in Philadelphia.
"Purses With a Purpose" is the title of a collection drive sponsored by 3 programs: Education, PSS and CRIMJ. New and gently used purses as well as toiletries and personal items for women will be collected and donated to Laurel House ( a shelter for victims of domestic violence.)
Terri and Al Paramito were both first generation college students and understand the financial difficulties some students might be facing.
Terri: "Knowing we could help students graduate really motivated us."
Al: "The scholarship makes college an achievable goal. It’s no longer an impossible dream. It’s a Penn State degree of the same quality, no matter which campus you attend."