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New collaboration expands educational opportunities in Pennsylvania

Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and the state’s community colleges have announced a new collaboration aimed at expanding educational opportunities in Pennsylvania and removing barriers to degree completion among college students. The collaboration builds upon long-standing relationships between the campuses and the community colleges and a shared commitment to access and affordability in higher education. 
Career Studies student Maggie Kutz smiles in the equipment room at Penn State Harrisburg

Career studies student shines in field hockey

Maggie Kutz, a student in Penn State Harrisburg’s career studies program who has Down syndrome, is breaking barriers by participating on the college’s field hockey team and showing what inclusion on a college campus can look like along the way.

Penn State Inter-Campus Health and Medicine Research Program spurs collaboration

Penn State Harrisburg and Penn State College of Medicine have announced a new initiative to support interdisciplinary research projects in health and medicine. The Penn State Inter-Campus Health and Medicine Research Program aims to enhance research capabilities across multiple locations, leverage diverse expertise and resources, and promote the translation of research findings into clinical practice and community health.    
Accelerate to Industry Immersion Week

Program equips grad students, postdocs with tools for finding meaningful careers

Throughout the weeklong Accelerate to Industry: Immersion Week program, participants learn from Graduate School alumni, career services professionals and industry representatives about what it takes to be successful in industry careers. The Graduate School will again host Accelerate to Industry: Immersion Week in May 2024, and interested graduate students and postdoctoral scholars can apply through March 18.