Penn State Abington education majors partner with schools in economically challenged areas to distribute books and assist in classrooms. Instructor Ann Martinelli said supporting elementary students holistically leads to better learning outcomes.
Jake Benfield (left) develops innovative devices such as using "The Walking Dead" TV show to teach psychological phenomenon involving neuroscience, leadership, group processes, and trauma.
Jennifer Denison, one of five Abington Shreyer Honors College Scholars, heads to the University of Pennsylvania this fall to begin her master's degree. Based on persona experience, her senior thesis resulted in an outline of best practices for treating adolescent anorexia, attuned to the needs of the individual patient.
Jeffrey Heilman, one of five Abington valedictorians, will be commissioned as an Army lieutenant this month. While interning with state Rep. Thomas Murt this year, Heilman worked closely with highly decorated Vietnam War veteran David Christian on research and advocacy for veterans programs. He served in the infantry for 12 years and was the national 2012 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year.
(sorry to upload 2 versions, but I'm giving you the original in case you want color instead of black and white) :) Seven Penn State New Kensington Radiological Sciences students celebrated the end of their two-year program with decorated mortar boards at their commencement ceremony May 7, 2016.
