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Impact Stories on Preparing Students

Students Strengthened the Steel City and Their Futures Through City SemesterFive people pose closely near a bridge in Pittsburgh.
Students Strengthened the Steel City and Their Futures Through City Semester September 10, 2026 - The City Semester Internship Program connects students with internships at impact-driven organizations while providing opportunities for professional development, networking and reflection throughout the summer.
Students Invited to Share Experiential Learning at Penn State ShowcaseA woman holds a microphone, speaking on a stage.
Students Invited to Share Experiential Learning at Penn State Showcase September 10, 2026
Outreach Offers Experiential Learning Opportunities, Funding for UndergraduatesA diverse group of people view art exhibits at a museum.
Outreach Offers Experiential Learning Opportunities, Funding for Undergraduates September 2, 2026
Learning in the Field: Penn State Outreach Field Study Opportunities Give Students Hands-On Learning ExperiencesA man in the center of the photo stands next to a woman and hands another woman a smaple.
Learning in the Field: Penn State Outreach Field Study Opportunities Give Students Hands-On Learning Experiences August 27, 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