Penn State Outreach Announces Inaugural K-12 Impact Fellows in Sustainability

K-12 Impact Fellows in Sustainability is a new pilot fellowship that supports teachers in developing classroom-ready sustainability and climate-resilience projects aligned with the state’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (PA STEELS) Standards.

Anna George named new executive director of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center

Anna George, a nationally recognized conservation leader and educator who most recently served as vice president and chief conservation and education officer at the Tennessee Aquarium, has been named the new executive director of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center within Penn State Outreach. She will begin her role on April 27.

Students Make an Impact on and off the Dance Floor Through Outreach and THON

Penn State students Kellyn Roth and Rayner Raynor have channeled their passion for service toward THON’s fight against childhood cancer. Their commitment at THON reflects the work they’ve been doing all along with Penn State Outreach to lift others up, serve families, and strengthen communities.

Empowering Potential: A Conversation with Amanda Smith on the Future of K-12 Engagement

Amanda Smith, director of K-12 engagement with Penn State Outreach, is redefining what it means to connect classrooms with real-world impact. At the heart of it all is her belief that when students understand their “why,” their potential is limitless.

Penn State Earns Prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Penn State faculty, staff, and students are working every day to positively impact communities across Pennsylvania and beyond. These impactful efforts have been nationally recognized as Penn State has again earned the prestigious Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement.