Emma M enrolled in two classes, English and Communication Arts & Sciences, last summer and worked in the College’s University Relations office as an administrative assistant and photographer.
Penn State Abington Elementary & Early Childhood Education majors distributed winter coats, hats, gloves, and boots at its partnership school, McClure Elementary in Philadelphia.
"Purses With a Purpose" is the title of a collection drive sponsored by 3 programs: Education, PSS and CRIMJ. New and gently used purses as well as toiletries and personal items for women will be collected and donated to Laurel House ( a shelter for victims of domestic violence.)
Terri and Al Paramito were both first generation college students and understand the financial difficulties some students might be facing.
Terri: "Knowing we could help students graduate really motivated us."
Al: "The scholarship makes college an achievable goal. It’s no longer an impossible dream. It’s a Penn State degree of the same quality, no matter which campus you attend."