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Impact Stories on Inspiring Discovery

Finding Her Voice: Sadie’s Journey from Intern to Specialist at Penn State OutreachSadie Wilhelm wearing sunglasses and posing outside.
Finding Her Voice: Sadie’s Journey from Intern to Specialist at Penn State Outreach October 28, 2026 - What started as a spontaneous internship application became the beginning of a meaningful career for Sadie Wilhelm. As a student in Penn State’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Wilhelm joined Penn State Outreach hoping to explore her passion for creativity, storytelling, and marketing. Along the way, she discovered new opportunities, built lasting relationships, and gained experiences that helped shape her personally and professionally.
Penn State to Have Key Exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower ShowSummer gardens in The Arboretum at Penn State with a water feature in the middle.
Penn State to Have Key Exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show October 19, 2026
Students Invited to Share Experiential Learning at Penn State ShowcaseA woman holds a microphone, speaking on a stage.
Students Invited to Share Experiential Learning at Penn State Showcase September 10, 2026
Making the Outdoors a Place for Everyone: Aubrey Tallon’s Impact at the ArboretumAubrey Tallon participates in a bird-banding activity, carefully holding a small bird while working alongside others at an outdoor table.
Making the Outdoors a Place for Everyone: Aubrey Tallon’s Impact at the Arboretum September 9, 2026

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Outreach Programs Inspiring Discovery

Fullers OverlookAn overhead view of the Fullers Overlook property with mountains and a lake in the background
Fullers Overlook
Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteOLLI
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Shaver’s Creek Environmental CenterSummer camp kids at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
The Arboretum at Penn StateSpring flowers at the Arboretum
The Arboretum at Penn State

Our Impact Across the Commonwealth

Outline of Pennsylvania with map markers showing people.Learn about the impact that Penn State Outreach programs and all University outreach initiatives have on communities throughout Pennsylvania.

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