Conducting research as an undergraduate can be daunting, but Sierra Wright and a group of Penn State students from across the state jumped in feet first this summer through the Multi-Campus Research Experience for Undergraduates.
Academics and athletics led Penn State Abington's Elena Piel down a new career path as a recreation, park and tourism management major, which she solidified through an internship.
Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has announced the Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee for the 2024-25 academic year. The committee is pivotal in guiding TLT on integrating technology within teaching and learning at Penn State.
Penn State student Arianna Eichhof spent much of the past year immersing herself in journalism. A part of that was joining Documenters, a national program that trains residents of communities to attend public meetings and publish the results. Eichhof was part of the first cohort of Centre Documenters, which covers the State College, Pennsylvania, area and is run by the News Lab housed in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications.
Penn State Abington student Alexa Morley's internship at Sesame Place Philadelphia highlights the importance of guided work experiences for all students: She advanced skills in her major, met mentors, and developed a broader view of the industry and the skills necessary for success.
The Penn State Alumni Association (PSAA) has announced a $20,000 matching commitment that will grow the scholarship endowment recently established in honor of 2024 Renaissance Fund honorees Roger Williams, retired PSAA executive director, and his wife, Karen Magnuson, retired assistant director of University marketing. In recognition of the Renaissance Fund’s 55th anniversary, the PSAA will match gifts of $550 or more to any named Renaissance Fund with an equal contribution to the Roger L. Williams and Karen L. Magnuson Renaissance Fund.
Penn Sate Abington faculty prepared Ahjmir Drayton for the rigors of graduate school by helping him develop critical thinking and writing skills and providing constructive criticism and insight into challenging topics.
The flexible corporate communication curriculum at Penn State Abington allowed Emily Rodriguez to hone her professional skills while taking courses outside of the major that were relevant to her career goals.
The partnership with Delaware Valley University allows Penn State Abington students majoring in business and health-related fields to save time and money while earning a master's degree in health care administration.