Penn State Outreach promotes the University’s land-grant mission by sharing resources and knowledge to make a broader impact in the world. Outreach acts as a bridge between the University and the needs of the communities we serve by providing students with meaningful out-of-classroom engagement opportunities and disseminating faculty research and expertise.

Conferences and InstitutesConferences and Institutes
Conferences and Institutes - Conferences and Institutes plans and manages more than 90 conferences and programs each year, providing engaging opportunities for community and academic learning.
Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn StatePenn State Center Pittsburgh
Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State - The Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State connects the Pittsburgh region with the University’s faculty, staff, and programs to support sustainable communities through research, local outreach, engaged scholarship, and educational opportunities.
Justice and Safety InstituteJustice and Safety Institute
Justice and Safety Institute - For nearly 50 years, the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute has provided the highest quality training, education, and consulting services to thousands of law enforcement and criminal justice professionals.
K-12 Engagement NetworkChildren with award medals around their necks
K-12 Engagement Network - Penn State Outreach seeks to broaden the reach and awareness of Penn State's resources for K-12 students, educators, administrators, and families by supporting and promoting University entities working in the K-12 space.
Nittany AI AllianceNittany AI Alliance
Nittany AI Alliance - The Nittany AI Alliance brings together the Penn State community, technology leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs through programs that create meaningful engagement opportunities for students focused on new artificial intelligence solutions and services.
Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteOLLI
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at Penn State is a volunteer-driven membership organization open to all members of the community—aged 50 years or better—who want to learn, explore, and make new friends in a welcoming environment.
Penn State Center PhiladelphiaPenn State Center Philadelphia
Penn State Center Philadelphia - The Penn State Center Philadelphia fosters collaboration among communities, practitioners, and scholars to co-create social justice solutions to pressing problems surrounding equity, inclusion, and quality of life.
Readiness Institute at Penn StatePittsburgh skyline and bridge
Readiness Institute at Penn State - The Readiness Institute at Penn State, funded by the Heinz Endowments, believes community and future readiness is achieved when all learners are able to develop the skills, attitudes, and values needed to design and lead in matters personal, professional, and public.
Shaver’s Creek Environmental CenterSummer camp kids at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center - Since 1976, the programs at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, Outdoor School, and Team Development Center have provided a mix of educational and recreational opportunities for families, schools, corporate groups, and Penn State students.
Student Engagement NetworkTwo students working with cutting tools in a lab
Student Engagement Network - The Student Engagement Network is a comprehensive initiative across all 24 campuses that connects students with opportunities such as research, student organization involvement, community leadership, study abroad, internships, arts and performances, and more.
The Arboretum at Penn StateA view of the Pollinator and Bird Garden during construction
The Arboretum at Penn State - The Arboretum at Penn State strives to be a place of beauty and renewal, a venue for the arts, and a pathway to discovery and enrichment.
WPSUWPSU team holding an Emmy Award
WPSU - WPSU Penn State is a next-generation PBS and NPR media station offering programs through radio, cable, satellite, and digital channels. WPSU creates, curates, and distributes traditional and digital content on screens both large and small.