The trio of deputies leading the latest class through the Penn State-run Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Program have all been inspired by a family history of serving and protecting their communities.
Impact Stories
The latest news and information about Penn State Outreach and its impact on the Commonwealth.
Savannah Brion’s week in Los Angeles began as a medical learning experience but became a lesson in humanity. She discovered that true healing is found not just in medicine, but in empathy, connection, and compassion.
Penn State Outreach and Penn State Career Services will host the Pittsburgh Connect: Penn State Student Networking Summit and Philadelphia Connect: Penn State Student Networking Summit during Thanksgiving break.
The Penn State Justice and Safety Institute (JASI) has teamed with Ahmet S. Yayla, director of the Center for Homeland Security at DeSales University and associate professor of homeland security, on a new course to provide law enforcement officers with skills to recognize potential terrorist activity in their jurisdictions.
What started as a late-night course search turned into a defining moment for Ph.D. student Emma Steely. Through Penn State Outreach’s Keystone Community Partnerships, Emma helped bridge connections between law enforcement and Philadelphia community members, gaining hands-on experience in engagement, research, and grant writing.
Educators from 28 school districts and educational agencies from across the commonwealth were connected to Penn State resources, programs, and opportunities available for teachers, students, and school districts during the Penn State K-12 Sustainability Summit.
As a Penn State Outreach intern, Sadie experienced Dignity Day as a powerful reminder of how empathy and respect shape meaningful connections. Through the Student Civil Discourse Workshop, she learned how choosing dignity over contempt can transform communication, strengthen relationships, and help create a more compassionate campus community.
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center plans to close to the public for a few weeks beginning Monday, October 27, in preparation for an expansion to visitor parking and improvements to existing stormwater mitigation efforts.
PA Dignity Day, now in its fourth year, was held on October 15 and featured speakers and workshops focused on how to live and lead with dignity.
The Arboretum at Penn State to host Pumpkin Fest 2025 on Oct. 17 and 18, featuring food vendors, live music, crafts, children’s activities, and more.