Penn State, along with other universities that have a presence in the Philadelphia region, has learned from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that there have been vague threats on social media of violence at "a Philadelphia area University." The FBI indicated that similarly vague threats have been made on social media across the country in the last several days.
Four women with deep connections to Penn State Abington merged art and poetry into a soulful exhibit and performance staged at a historic space in Philadelphia's trendy Old City neighborhood.
Pope Francis made history during his visit to the United States. A Penn State professor explains how this pope is showing "a different way to be Catholic."
A prominent sociologist and ethnographer encouraged Penn State Abington students to rethink stereotypes about homelessness and the homeless. The discussion was part of programming for the 2015 Abington Common Read, "Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do."
The tuition and financial aid expert at Penn State Abington want to make students active and educated financial consumers for life. The Your Money Counts series covers student loan options and repayments, establishing credit, taxes, and more.
Penn State Abington has established its own honor society, Civitas Victus Dictio (CVD), to provide high-achieving students with a community of ideas. Faculty and students, who must be nominated, debate important topics at dinner meetings.
Eighteen engineering bachelor’s degree programs in the Colleges of Engineering and Earth and Mineral Sciences have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.
New research suggests that dieting during pregnancy compromises children’s math abilities. Eric J. Connolly, associate professor at Penn State Abington, said the findings can impact important preventative interventions.
Penn State Abington students will benefit from the campus' share of a $1.7 million grant aimed at increasing the number and diversity of graduates from the engineering major.
