An emergency room nurse and mother of two says the hybrid structure of the Penn State Abington R.N. to B.S. degree in nursing allows her to balance her busy life.
Penn State Abington has a well-earned reputation as a thriving environment for undergraduate and faculty research. Abington College Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Norah Shultz provides some insight into this invaluable aspect of the Abington experience, which is open to students at all levels and across all disciplines.
Penn State Abington associate professor of marketing Shruti Gupta has been named the recipient of the Ogontz '65 Career Development Professorship (CDP) to support her research into the consumer behavior of the 4 billion people worldwide who earn about $2 per day.
Penn State Abington students have multiple options to study abroad including faculty led courses with international components, and semester and yearlong programs.
Penn State Abington Assistant Professor Mikhail Kagan prefers to focus on his students. But the self-described passionate physics professor has had to adjust being in the spotlight recently.
Last month, Kagan was presented with the 2013 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching by University President Rodney Erickson.
Sutie Madison moves a lot. As an artist, director and choreographer, it’s part of her work. As a woman living with Tourette’s Syndrome, it’s part of her life. She will lead a performance at Penn State Abington on April 12 to entertain and to promote tolerance of those living with neurological disorders.
Penn State alumnus Paul Steinke describes himself as a passionate Philadelphian, and the improvements he spearheads in his beloved hometown have earned him many high-profile awards. And for more than a decade his day job -- the general manager of the city’s historic Reading Terminal Market, one of America’s oldest farmers markets which attracts a whopping 6 million visitors annually -- has kept him in the spotlight.
Despite doubts about the national economy, more employers than ever turned out at the Abington Spring Career Expo - and many more of the recruiters were alumni.
Each year, Penn State honors several members of its faculty and staff for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2013 Faculty/Staff Award recipients reach across campuses, colleges and administrative units and exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn Staters reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service. The honorees will receive their awards at a ceremony at noon Monday, March 25, at the Nittany Lion Inn.
