The former Penn State Abington student developed the social media app Ramen so Penn State students can connect with each other by campus and then over academics or even games such as Among Us.
Samirah Herbert, class of 2020, participated in the Penn State Abington "I’m First" program, which offers resources and support specifically for first-generation college students.
The Penn State Abington Cultural Graduation is a special recognition celebration for new graduates who are students of color, LGBTQ+, and/or first-generation.
The goal of the Penn State Abington event was for the professionals to share career advice related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and for the students to begin building or adding to their networks.
The goal of the four-week summer program is to increase retention among a diverse group of Penn State Abington engineering students by enhancing their academic preparedness.
Two women from the Penn State Class of 2019 who attended the Abington campus have, so far, raised more than $200,000 to support Black-owned businesses impacted by the economic downturn and the unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Penn State University Police and Public Safety has appointed Iris Richardson as the department’s first director of diversity, equity and inclusion, following a national search that began in 2019.
"Over the past two weeks I have heard from hundreds of students, faculty, alumni and community members about their concerns involving hate in the Penn State community. People are justifiably upset about the events in our nation, and the limitations surrounding our institutional response. We must acknowledge the pain, anger and frustration that such events inflict on our community. We must recognize that Black Lives Matter, and that racism, bias and religious intolerance yield an inexcusable cost to life and liberty."
Penn State President Eric J. Barron has shared a message with the university community, denouncing hate-filled speech and urging solidarity against racism in the face of nationwide unrest.
