Research is showing that early career teachers are leaving the profession in droves so two faculty in Penn State Abington's Elementary and Early Childhood Education program created a mentoring program that pairs new graduates teaching in urban centers with retired educators.
Penn State Abington rehabilitation and human services faculty Abigail Akande, Stacey Conway and Michael Lavetsky wrote a recently published book, "Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates: A Workbook for Undergraduate Interns in the Human Services Field," to help guide human services students at Abington and other Penn State campuses through the internship and career development and exploration processes.
Penn State Abington's STEM Inc. provides financial and academic support and faculty mentors who help jump start students' career development through research and technical experiences.
A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.
Penn State Abington ranks 17th among regional (north) public universities and 24th among top performers for social mobility listed in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking for 2025.
Keiner Encarnasion-Sosa was unsure of a focus area in business, he said, but the required and optional exploration experiences at Penn State Abington led him to a major that appealed to him.
Conducting research as an undergraduate can be daunting, but Sierra Wright and a group of Penn State students from across the state jumped in feet first this summer through the Multi-Campus Research Experience for Undergraduates.
Academics and athletics led Penn State Abington's Elena Piel down a new career path as a recreation, park and tourism management major, which she solidified through an internship.
