According to the student researchers, colorism offers lighter-skinned individuals greater access to resources and opportunities as well as social advantages.
With the health and safety of students, their guests, and the community continuing to be the priority, Penn State Abington's ceremonies will look different this year and will follow all state and federal guidelines.
Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini told a conference audience that Penn State Abington has become stronger from the challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
One year ago on Memorial Day, our nation watched in horror as George Floyd was killed on the streets of Minneapolis by the now former police officer Derek Chauvin. Today, he was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter by a jury after about 10 hours of deliberations.
A jury found him guilty, yet this delivery of justice by our legal system does not mitigate the trauma, frustration and anger that members of our community are feeling over the death of George Floyd. It is palpable and profound and nothing can mitigate the fact that another innocent life was taken. We grieve because George Floyd was taken from his family and his community because of the wanton and unjustifiable abuse of power. We grieve because racism, inequality, and brutality in America persist.
Joseph Oakes, associate teaching professor of information sciences and technology and computer science program chair at Penn State Abington; is the recipient of Penn State's 2021 Undergraduate Program Leadership Award.
The People’s Kitchen, led by Penn State Center Philadelphia and other Penn State partners, has received the 2021 Penn State Award for Community Engagement and Scholarship. The effort is led by Shivaani Selvaraj, director, and Carly Pourzand, community engagement specialist, both at Penn State Center Philadelphia.
Each year, Penn State honors several students for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2021 student award recipients exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn State students, reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service.
Each year, Penn State recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with annual awards in teaching and excellence. These awards highlight many of the faculty and staff who go above and beyond.
Students involved in undergraduate research projects at Penn State Scranton and other regional University campuses and local universities had a chance to present their research projects during two annual academic events this month, both of which were held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
