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.
Impact Stories
The latest news and information about Penn State Outreach and its impact on the Commonwealth.
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.
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center is more than a peaceful retreat — it’s a hub where education, conservation, and community engagement inspire environmental stewardship. From wildlife programs to hands-on learning and scenic trails, Shaver’s Creek fosters exploration and discovery.
When it comes to grief, we often mistakenly think if we’re not “good with feelings,” we have nothing to offer a grieving person. That is categorically false. Emotional support is an element of grief support, but it’s not the only element.
We recently chatted with WPSU’s community engagement manager, Brooke Greybush, about her role at the station and her interactions with the many communities throughout the Commonwealth.