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Impact Stories on Preparing Students

Program Partnership Bridges Generational and Language Gap Through StorytellingA young man and an older sit together in a recording studio with microphones.
Program Partnership Bridges Generational and Language Gap Through Storytelling May 21, 2026 - A Penn State partnership bridging generations and culture is helping multilingual international students develop the communication, social and intercultural skills they need for academic success and career readiness.
From Summer Discovery to Commencement: Chiara Harris Reflects on Her Readiness Institute JourneyChiara Harris (left) and Fred Quinn, alumni network coordinator at the Readiness Institute, pose together in graduation caps and gowns at Beaver Stadium during Penn State commencement ceremonies. Harris holds a bouquet of flowers while both smile toward the camera.
From Summer Discovery to Commencement: Chiara Harris Reflects on Her Readiness Institute Journey May 19, 2026
First Student Cohort from Readiness Institute Prepares for Penn State GraduationA group of students wearing pink and purple t-shirts
First Student Cohort from Readiness Institute Prepares for Penn State Graduation May 6, 2026
Family Nature: Decades Apart, Father, Daughter Make Outdoor School ImpactA man and his daughter pose together in a natural setting.
Family Nature: Decades Apart, Father, Daughter Make Outdoor School Impact May 6, 2026

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Outreach Programs Preparing Students

Experiential LearningA group of students holding a sign the reads, "Experiential Learning Showcase"
Experiential Learning
Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn StatePenn State Center Pittsburgh
Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State
Fullers OverlookAn overhead view of the Fullers Overlook property with mountains and a lake in the background
Fullers Overlook
Readiness Institute at Penn StatePittsburgh skyline and bridge
Readiness Institute at Penn State
Shaver’s Creek Environmental CenterSummer camp kids at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
Sustainability Experience CenterSustainability Experience Center with Mount Nittany in the background
Sustainability Experience Center