Research is showing that early career teachers are leaving the profession in droves so two faculty in 宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校's Elementary and Early Childhood Education program created a mentoring program that pairs new graduates teaching in urban centers with retired educators.
Barnes and Noble College — a Barnes and Noble Education company that operates the Penn State Bookstore — has continued its longtime partnership with the University and the Penn State Corporate Engagement Center to award a 2024-25 round of grants supporting a range of programs and initiatives across the commonwealth.
宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校 rehabilitation and human services faculty Abigail Akande, Stacey Conway and Michael Lavetsky wrote a recently published book, "Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates: A Workbook for Undergraduate Interns in the Human Services Field," to help guide human services students at 阿宾顿 and other Penn State campuses through the internship and career development and exploration processes.
宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校's STEM Inc. provides financial and academic support and faculty mentors who help jump start students' career development through research and technical experiences.
At seven of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses, campus gardens and farms help to connect students with nature. Programs aimed at sustainable food practices and mental well-being help to create an environment for growth and joy within the community.
宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校 will welcome local children to campus on Sunday, Oct. 13, for its second annual Trunk or Treat. The event will be held from 3-5 p.m. in the Athletic Building parking lot.
The 宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校 Advisory Board recently welcomed three new members to serve as informed ambassadors and advocates for the campus and advisers to the chancellor: Feona Singh, senior solutions architect at Ellucian; Mark Singh, a software engineer; and Deborah Slaunwhite, a partner at Asher Slaunwhite + Partners.
A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. 所有教师, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.