After considerable debate at its first meeting of the semester, the Penn State Faculty Senate voted to implement an optional, opt-in alternative grading system for the spring 2021 semester. The 79-62 vote reinstates Senate Policy 49-70, which established the alternative grading system previously implemented during the spring and fall 2020 semesters to provide flexibility to undergraduate students adversely impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
As the Feb. 15 return to in-person instruction approaches, all Penn State students at all campus locations are reminded that they must have a negative COVID-19 test result from a University-provided test on file prior to, and within 72 hours of, their return to their campus community. Now is the time to order tests to receive results in time.
The former Penn State Abington student developed the social media app Ramen so Penn State students can connect with each other by campus and then over academics or even games such as Among Us.
Throughout American history, the first 100 days in office have been a critical benchmark for leadership. Penn State Abington Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini has taken up that mantle and revealed goals for her first 100 days.
Two Penn State Abington computer science majors created scheduling software for a real-life customer, experiencing the full development life cycle — from coding to client meetings — while working on the buildout.
The Abington Sun examines issues from on campus and around the world while giving students the opportunity to refine their oral and written communication skills.
Penn State Abington supports its two dancers for this year's virtual THON. Viewers can watch the livestream from 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 until 4 p.m. on Feb. 21.
Taking advantage of virtual meeting technology, Penn State Brandywine and Penn State Abington partnered on a series of events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Reflecting the theme of this year’s Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, the events focused on COVID-19 and justice.
Penn State Abington senior Megan Close received an award that recognizes the achievements of outstanding undergraduates who have demonstrated responsible leadership and show promise of public-spirited achievement in the future.
