Penn State Abington received a $20,000 grant from the Penn State Bookstore, which is operated by Barnes & Noble College, to help provide underrepresented students with access to transformative international experiences.
Philadelphia Futures held its annual conference last week, which featured (left) Penn State Abington Chancellor Damian J. Fernandez, a board member of Philadelphia Futures, moderating a discussion with Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera (right). Alisha Trocciola, winner of the Phenomenal Mentor Award, stands in the center. Philadelphia Futures provides Philadelphia's low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college
The Erickson Discovery Grants application is still open for students looking to secure a grant for opportunities this summer. Last year, 72 grants were awarded at $3,500 each to fund summer 2018 experiences. The deadline to apply is Monday, Jan. 21.
