Tag: Penn State Abington

From left are Penn State Abington rehabilitation and human services faculty Michael Lavetsky, Abby Akande and Stacey Conway. They collaborated on a new textbook that guides students through the internship and career development and exploration processes.Education

Penn State Abington Faculty's New Textbook Guides Human Services Majors Through Internships

A new textbook written by three Penn State Abington faculty will be used by human services students at Abington and at other Penn State campuses…

Retired teacher Denise Fischer and Eman Metwaly.Education

Penn State Abington Mentoring Program Aims To Stem First-Year Teacher Attrition

Research out of Penn State’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis found that the highest attrition rates among teachers in the Philadelphia region…

Gary Ligouri with Penn State's Nittany Lion mascot.Education

Philadelphia Leadership: Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean, Penn State Abington

Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean at Penn State Abington, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up on Long Island, where his interest in running earned…

Steve McMillan, second from left, associate professor of business at Penn State Abington, traveled to Malta with students in 2019 to teach a course that focused on ethics in international business contexts.Education

Penn State Abington Mourns Longtime Business Professor Steve McMillan

The Penn State Abington campus community is mourning the loss of G. Steven McMillan, Associate Professor of Business, who died suddenly.

McMillan’s passion for…

A Penn State Abington senior hugs a loved one at Cultural Graduation, which celebrates the accomplishments and determination of students of color and those who identify as first generation and LGBTQIA+ college students.Education

Penn State Abington Celebrates 'Village' That Nurtured Success Among Diverse New Graduates

For 40 Penn State Abington seniors, the theme of the Spring 2024 Cultural Graduation, “Against All Odds: Triumphing Over Adversity,” resonated. Most of them completed…

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New Penn State Abington Graduate Appreciates Detours on the Road to His Degree

Tyler Thompson has come a long way since he started college in 2018. He said he quickly found himself “feeling like a number” and battling…

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DelVal and Penn State Abington Announce Pathway to Master's in Healthcare Administration

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) and Penn State Abington have announced an agreement to create a five-year pathway program so undergraduates enrolled in four Abington…

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‘Our Crown Jewel’: Penn State Abington Breaks Ground for New Academic Building

Gary Liguori hosted his first public event on Aug. 8 as the new chancellor of Penn State Abington for a very compelling reason: to break…

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From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey

Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to…

Construction of a new academic building at Penn State AbingtonEducation

Plan for New Academic Building at Penn State Abington Advances

The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning advanced a proposal today (July 18) to construct the first new academic…

two women at Penn State Abington's commencement ceremony.Events

Penn State Abington Hails New Graduates Who 'Turned Pandemic Challenges into Opportunities'

The Penn State Abington campus community celebrated the Class of 2024 during two ceremonies on May 3, praising the almost 350 new graduates for their…

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Penn State Abington to Host 'Touch A Truck' Family Event on June 8

Penn State Abington invites families to a fun-filled “Touch A Truck” event on Saturday, June 8, from 9 AM to noon. This free community…

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Gary Liguori Named Chancellor at Penn State Abington

Gary Liguori has been named chancellor and dean of Penn State Abington, effective July 1.

Liguori, former provost and vice president of academic affairs at…

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Meet Shania Bennett, the 24-Year-Old Leading Philly’s Office of Youth Engagement

At 24 years old, Shania Bennett is the youngest person in Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc.

She is the executive…

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‘This Place Changed My Life’: Penn State Abington Alumna Quintara Tucker Excels as Therapist, Author, Entrepreneur

The skills Quintara Tucker developed as a psychological and social science major at Penn State Abington fuel her success as an applied behavioral analyst (ABA…

A mother and child attended a workshop presented by Penn State Abington education majors that offered evidence-based support for parents on selecting diverse literature for their childrenEducation

Penn State Abington Education Majors Support Parents in Selecting Diverse Books for Kids

Penn State Abington students majoring in elementary and early childhood education led a series of workshops at the Abington Township library that provided evidence-based…

Abu, on display in Penn State Abington's outdoor amphitheater, was created by Philadelphia artist Miguel Horn as he processed a serious illness that his father battled several years ago. It encapsulates the shared challenges humans face when confronting aging and illness in a loved one.Education

'Head' to Penn State Abington To View Acclaimed Artist's Outdoor Sculpture

When members of the campus community and area residents hit the walking paths at Penn State Abington over the next year, they will encounter something…

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Penn State Abington Presents One-Woman Performance of 'Heart Ripped Out Twice and So Can You!'

Penn State Abington invites the community to a free performance of the acclaimed show “Heart Ripped Out Twice and So Can You!” by Actor, Writer…