The latest news and information about Penn State Outreach and its impact on the Commonwealth.
Educators from 28 school districts and educational agencies from across the commonwealth were connected to Penn State resources, programs, and opportunities available for teachers, students, and school districts during the Penn State K-12 Sustainability Summit.
As a Penn State Outreach intern, Sadie experienced Dignity Day as a powerful reminder of how empathy and respect shape meaningful connections. Through the Student Civil Discourse Workshop, she learned how choosing dignity over contempt can transform communication, strengthen relationships, and help create a more compassionate campus community.
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center plans to close to the public for a few weeks beginning Monday, October 27, in preparation for an expansion to visitor parking and improvements to existing stormwater mitigation efforts.
PA Dignity Day, now in its fourth year, was held on October 15 and featured speakers and workshops focused on how to live and lead with dignity.
The Arboretum at Penn State to host Pumpkin Fest 2025 on Oct. 17 and 18, featuring food vendors, live music, crafts, children’s activities, and more.
Penn State and the Borough of State College are partnering to host PA Dignity Day on Wednesday, October 15, as part of the international celebration of Global Dignity Day.
Kristian was recently inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Silver Circle Society, which honors individuals for significant contributions made while working in the television industry for 25 years or more.
The Max and Shirley Kogan Museum Experience Fund supports Penn State undergraduates and faculty-led groups with up to $2,000 for museum-based learning experiences. Applications are open through September 18, 2025.
From behind-the-scenes exhibition installs to hands-on workshops and citizen science, the Arboretum is collaborating with the Palmer Museum of Art and our campus community in exciting ways this season.
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center has been a part of Celia Graef’s life for as long as she can remember. From attending summer camp as a child to working and studying at the center as a Penn State student, Shaver’s Creek has been a foundational part of her experience.