Priorities, Mission, and Vision

Outreach Priorities (2025–2030)

Supporting purpose, agility, and opportunity on the road to transformational success.

Grow Penn State’s collective impact by cultivating a more unified outreach across University and Commonwealth communities to support the needs of Pennsylvanians.

Presidential goal alignment: increase land-grant impact 

Enhance student success by fostering experiential learning through programming, opportunities, and partnerships.

Presidential goal alignment: enhance student success

Strive toward a self-sustaining financial model through innovative revenue generation, internal fiscal responsibility, and external partnerships and sponsorships.

Presidential goal alignment: transform internal operations

Our Mission

We will make a positive impact on society by engaging diverse audiences in the design and delivery of compelling content and meaningful, evidence-based programs. Through our work, we are committed to being an inclusive and engaged University for Pennsylvania and beyond.

Our Vision

Penn State Outreach will engage and empower communities and individuals within the Commonwealth and beyond to become resilient, healthy, sustainable, and innovative.