Research demonstrates positive outcomes from Penn State Abington's Engineering Ahead summer academic enhancement program, designed to help incoming first-year students succeed in STEM courses during the critical first semester of college.
The Office of Global Programs at Penn State Abington utilizes a technology product called Starfish and close collaboration with advisers to enhance academic support of international students.
The Sophomore Jump Start program at Penn State Abington was an immersive residential "boot camp" to provide the second-year students with tools and guidance to make important academic and career choices.
Students from Penn State Abington and a German university competed to develop a solution to a business challenge presented by a firm in the Philadelphia region. The sponsoring company will make international internship opportunities available to the students on the winning team.
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Sorelle Sax shared her personal challenges with the Class of 2022 and reflected on how it led to her career as a registered behavior technician for children with autism diagnoses.
Penn State Abington student Linda Zhang is the recipient of Penn State’s 2022 Mary Lee Hobbs Steel Emerging Leader award, which recognizes outstanding achievement by a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated leadership within the campus, the community and the classroom, and who has exhibited creativity, initiative and continued involvement in the University and surrounding communities.
“You embody the core values of academic excellence, community engagement, diversity and inclusive excellence, and ethical learning," Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini told students at the Awards and Leadership event.
