Penn State Abington rehabilitation and human services faculty Abigail Akande, Stacey Conway and Michael Lavetsky wrote a recently published book, "Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates: A Workbook for Undergraduate Interns in the Human Services Field," to help guide human services students at Abington and other Penn State campuses through the internship and career development and exploration processes.
Penn State Abington's STEM Inc. provides financial and academic support and faculty mentors who help jump start students' career development through research and technical experiences.
At seven of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses, campus gardens and farms help to connect students with nature. Programs aimed at sustainable food practices and mental well-being help to create an environment for growth and joy within the community.
Penn State Abington will welcome local children to campus on Sunday, Oct. 13, for its second annual Trunk or Treat. The event will be held from 3-5 p.m. in the Athletic Building parking lot.
The Penn State Abington Advisory Board recently welcomed three new members to serve as informed ambassadors and advocates for the campus and advisers to the chancellor: Feona Singh, senior solutions architect at Ellucian; Mark Singh, a software engineer; and Deborah Slaunwhite, a partner at Asher Slaunwhite + Partners.
A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.
Penn State Abington ranks 17th among regional (north) public universities and 24th among top performers for social mobility listed in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking for 2025.
Keiner Encarnasion-Sosa was unsure of a focus area in business, he said, but the required and optional exploration experiences at Penn State Abington led him to a major that appealed to him.
