Penn State Global has announced the 2023-24 recipients of its annual awards that recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and academic programs at Penn State who have helped to advance the University’s global engagement goals.
Keisha Johnson originally traveled to Ghana for 10 days with Penn State Abington faculty to support students enrolled in an embedded course — and ended up helping young women and girls who live 5,000 miles away from her Philadelphia home.
Tina Hennessey and her husband, who were both the first in their families to attend college, are supporting first generation students at Penn State Abington with funding for programs that connect them to mentors and resources to keep them on the path to earning their degrees.
The national College Sports Communicators organization awarded Greg Pellegrino, the sports information director at Penn State Abington, its annual Bob Kenworthy Community Service Award for civic involvement, community service and accomplishments both within and outside the profession.
The Rev. Vernon K. Walker applies the lessons he learned as a student at Penn State Abington to his work tackling climate justice issues at the intersection of systemic racism, the environment and public health.
Elaine Johnson's experience in education and entrepreneurship and her emphasis on personal and professional wellness is an asset to Penn State Abington's Continuing Education unit.
Penn State Abington student hosted parents at the township library to discuss evidence-based research caregivers can use to select books for younger children that address inclusion and social justice issues.
Quintana Tucker faced challenges while earning her degree from Penn State Abington, but it helped her develop the fortitude to succeed in her field. She returns to campus frequently to mentor students while pursuing her doctorate.
A newly awarded $1 million U.S. National Science Foundation grant will allow a group of multidisciplinary researchers at Penn State, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, to develop an early warning system for identifying and responding to emerging substance use threats such as the rise of fentanyl overdoses in our communities.
The Germer-Taub Business Leadership Fund provides qualified Penn State Abington juniors and seniors with up to $10,000 in scholarships and an additional $2,500 for their internships.
