The latest news and information about Penn State Outreach and its impact on the Commonwealth.
Make this summer one to remember with Penn State Outreach. From outdoor concerts and wildlife encounters to hands-on learning and community events, our programs offer something for everyone. Whether you’re exploring nature, discovering new passions, or simply enjoying time with others, there’s no shortage of ways to stay curious, connected, and inspired all season long.
A week in Los Angeles changed the way Penn State alum Lauren Healy views health care, service, and connection. Through a street medicine course, she discovered the quiet power of dignity, empathy, and human connection in every interaction.
Community members were welcomed to a screening of two episodes of Shelter Me, the Emmy® Award-winning PBS series that tells uplifting stories about the incredible bonds between animals and the people who love them.
Penn State Outreach supports a robust network of programs — impacting learners of all ages, supporting public safety and community development, fostering environmental awareness, and telling the stories that unite us.
The CGNE Alumni and Friends Spring Brunch recognizes Penn State students, community champions, and nurse leaders whose work advances gerontological nursing practice and improves the lives and care of older adults throughout the year.
This biannual event offers students, faculty, staff, and the local community an opportunity to explore various campus museums and galleries free of charge during extended evening hours.
The designation showcases Penn State’s commitment to enhancing the lives of older members of the community.
In this reflective post, Sadie shares how her internship with Penn State Outreach not only honed professional skills — from crafting social media content to conducting campaign research — but also reshaped her perspective on community engagement.
A well-written sympathy card is a way to offer acknowledgment, personalization, validation, and connection.
Kellie Goodman Shaffer, president/CEO of Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, grew up in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, where she started watching PBS at a very young age. She has been a member of the WPSU Board for two years.