A conversation about last month's protests in Ferguson, Missouri, are the type of discussions that happen frequently at Abington, a byproduct of the campus' diverse population. A faculty member challenged the community: "What do we do? You are the best and the brightest. What do we do?"
Penn State Archivist Doris Malkmus will be traveling to Penn State campuses this fall to present “Queering Penn State History.” Using a game setting and primary sources from The Eberly Family Special Collections Library, she will help attendees discover the tumultuous history of Penn State’s first gay student organization, circa 1968–1974. The presentation is free and open to the public.
“Get involved. Join a club. Sign up for a team.” Dave Lisowski followed the advice dispensed by parents, assorted relatives, and well-meaning neighbors from Day 1 at Penn State Abington. And guess what? Dave said they were right.
Emine Demirgil transitioned to University Park this week, but the friendships formed at Penn State Abington are constants in her life. The Netherlands native reflected on the people who “fill my love tank right on up” in her latest -- but not last -- post on the Lions Tales blog.
Penn State Abington captured the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) President’s Cup, which is awarded to the top overall program in the 12-member conference. The 13 Abington teams finished the year with a combined .703 winning percentage.
They are students, athletes, and roving ambassadors for Penn State Abington. At the annual sports banquet, they finally had a chance to relax and celebrate their dedication and sacrifices, milestones and friendships.
Penn State Abington students spent spring break service trips in two different cities but all emerged with new perspectives and a renewed sense of gratitude and purpose. It was an awakening to the world around them.
Penn State Abington senior Kate Dysart juggles challenging courses, works, and volunteers with several campus groups. When she and her friends need a break, they often head into Philadelphia.
The joyous announcement yesterday that THON 2014, Penn State’s annual dance marathon to benefit the fight against pediatric cancer, raised $13 million brings up an inevitable question: How do a bunch of college students raise that much money? The answer: Through organizations such as Abington THON, a band of about 60 students that spent months collecting donations big and small to contribute almost $36,000 to the THON total.
