Although they had come from counties across the state, 33 newly hired deputy sheriffs became close as they learned and grew together during the Penn State–run Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Training Program. The class graduates together on August 21.
Impact Stories
The latest news and information about Penn State Outreach and its impact on the Commonwealth.
For 25 years, the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute, part of Penn State Outreach, has been helping prepare child support professionals through the Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement Training Institute.
Two Penn State faculty members and a team from the Penn State College of Health and Human Development were selected from a competitive pool of nominees spanning multiple campuses and units.
Through workplace visits, hands-on learning experiences, and interactions with professionals across a range of industries, Readiness Institute Summer Discovery encourages students to explore possibilities for their future.
Penn State Outreach is pleased to name the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH) as the inaugural recipient of the Commonwealth Commitment Serving Pennsylvania Award, honoring more than three decades dedicated to ensuring equitable access to high quality, affordable care and increasing the health status of rural commonwealth residents.
Penn State Outreach is pleased to name Robert Speel, Ph.D., as the inaugural recipient of the Commonwealth Commitment Inspiring Discovery Award for his work presenting to the community, authoring articles for publication, acting as a trusted media interview subject, and leading place-based learning opportunities for students.
Penn State Outreach is pleased to name Ryan Hassler, Ph.D., as the inaugural recipient of the Commonwealth Commitment Preparing Students Award for his work with Engineering Ahead, a program he has coordinated to prepare first-year Penn State Berks engineering students for the demands of pursuing their college degree.
What begins as a summer camp experience can shape a lifetime. Rachel Cole’s journey from Shaver’s Creek camper to Penn State Outreach program manager shows how meaningful experiences, mentorship, and a sense of belonging can inspire a career dedicated to helping others grow.
Recent Penn State graduate Noa Diggs is turning the mentorship and support she received as a student into a career focused on helping others succeed. Through her internship with Penn State Outreach’s Extended Learning Partnerships, Diggs is gaining hands-on experience in program coordination while building the skills needed to support and advocate for future generations of students.
The unit’s updated name better reflects their work connecting learners, programs, and partners beyond traditional academic settings.