Outreach Blog
The collective source for the latest information about Penn State Outreach programs.
As we continue to recognize Women’s History Month and the achievements of women throughout Penn State Outreach, we are sharing an interview with Paige Sutherland from Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center about her unique role.
As we reflect on Women’s History Month and the achievements of women throughout Penn State Outreach, we are invigorated by Emma Hance, program manager and strategic planning specialist for the Readiness Institute at Penn State.
This year’s Women’s History Month theme is Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories. The focus of this timely theme is to honor women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art and news, pursuing the truth, and reflecting society decade after decade. Lindsey Whissel Fenton, senior producer and director at WPSU, is one of those storytellers.
As we take time to reflect on Women’s History Month and the achievements of women throughout our organization, we are inspired by Lauren Hendershot, program coordinator for Penn State’s Justice and Safety Institute, Criminal Justice Professional Training.
March is Women’s History Month around the world. Join us as we celebrate the women of Penn State Outreach and learn how Corinna Fisher is making an impact in her role as associate director of Conferences and Institutes.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in United States history. Penn State Outreach is offering and promoting a variety of events throughout February to help you celebrate.
Author and award-winning Washington Post reporter Robert Samuels will visit Penn State’s University Park campus on Thursday, February 9, to discuss his book, “His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.”
Larry D. Terry II, executive director for the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, has been named vice president for Outreach at Penn State, effective Jan. 23, 2023.
There are so many happenings across Penn State Outreach, it’s easy to miss some of them! This month, we’ll review events from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the 2022 Outreach and Online Education Appreciation Dinner, and WPSU.
Alexandria Rhoads was the student speaker for the annual Penn State Outreach and Online Education Appreciation Dinner. Here are the remarks that she shared.