We prepare students by creating experiential learning opportunities that cultivate the professional knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to succeed.

Impact Stories on Preparing Students

Commonwealth Commitment Awards Honor Penn State Changemakers Across PennsylvaniaStudents outdoors building a raised box out of wood in a garden.
Commonwealth Commitment Awards Honor Penn State Changemakers Across Pennsylvania August 13, 2026 - 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.
Ryan Hassler, Ph.D., Recognized for Engineering Ahead Program at Penn State BerksCommonwealth Commitments: Preparing Students Award
Ryan Hassler, Ph.D., Recognized for Engineering Ahead Program at Penn State Berks August 11, 2026
Journalism Students Build Resume, Learn Use of Sound in Storytelling at WPSUPerson wearing graduation cap, a suit and tie, standing in front of a broadcast weather wall.
Journalism Students Build Resume, Learn Use of Sound in Storytelling at WPSU May 22, 2026
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

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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