Penn State Government and Community Relations

Lion Caucus is all about connecting students to the people and policies that can shape their future. Students heard from Sec. Akbar Hossain, who shared insights on his path to the Governor’s office and offered practical advice for internships, careers, and beyond.

The new Pennsylvania Addiction Action Network, led by the @SSRIPennState’s Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction at Penn State, will convene stakeholders from across PA to help counties make decisions on the best use of their opioid settlement funds. psu.edu/news/social-sc…

Thank you to Congresswoman @marygayscanlon for stopping by Penn State Brandywine last week to participate in a conversation surrounding student-focused issues such as affordability and access to higher education.

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi shared her thoughts in a new blog in @Forbes highlighting the importance of valuing people in the age of AI — and how universities like Penn State are preparing students for the workplaces of the future. forbes.com/councils/forbe…

Innovation at Penn State continues to drive impact across PA. It was great to join @DCEDSecretary Rick Siger from the @PADCEDnews, President Bendapudi, and @RepTakac to see firsthand how companies like X-Hab 3D are advancing new technologies in construction.

Valuable lessons taught through experience. Our Lion Caucus students hosted a Legislative Round Table to engage leg staff members and get some professional development tips. Thank you to the staff of @senfettermanPA, @reptakac, Sen. Langerholc, and @repconklin for joining us!

A grant from the @US_FDA allows researchers at @agsciences and the @PAHealthDept to continue monitoring sewage for food foodborne illness pathogens. psu.edu/news/research/…?

Thank you to Mayor Nanes, Borough manager Fountain, Rep. Takac, and staff members from the offices of Speaker McClinton; Rep. Benninghoff; Sen. Dush; Rep. Flick for joining us at THON this weekend!

Thank you, state legislators, for touring @penncollege's Physician Assistant Center and supporting hands-on healthcare education! pct.edu/news/articles/…

Top honors for TWO Penn State Health hospitals. @PennStHershey Milton S. Hershey Medical Center placed among the top 1% in the nation and Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center placed in the top 5%. psu.edu/news/hershey/s…

Thank you to PA Secretary of Health (@PAHealthDept), Dr. Bogen, for visiting Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and @PennStHershey College of Medicine this week to meet with medical students, physicians, and hospital leaders.

It’s no surprise that Podrick is an office favorite, but he’s more than just a cute face! We’re happy to see further investment in the important service-animal program at @pennstatevets. psu.edu/news/developme…

Penn State alumna Katie McLaughlin (@agsciences) serves as ag coordinator in the PA Governor’s Office of Transformation and Opportunity, where she helps support farms and agribusiness navigate state resources and interagency collaboration. psu.edu/news/agricultu…?

Penn State’s Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA) program, which was recognized by Gov. Shapiro, is celebrating 30 years of publicly available geospatial data that help PA plan for everything from environmental protection to emergency response. psu.edu/news/institute…

🌍 @PSUWorldCampus gives Pennsylvania residents the chance to get their education online without leaving home. More than 1,500 Pennsylvanians earned a Penn State degree online, bolstering the state’s workforce and helping fuel economic growth. psu.edu/news/impact/st…

.@PennStHershey is expanding its ability to safely care for patients with rare, high‑risk infectious diseases as part of its ongoing role as a Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Center, thanks to a new $500,000 federal grant. psu.edu/news/hershey/s…

The Pennsylvania Farm Show rolls on and, of course, Penn Staters are everywhere! Today, Matt Espenshade, President of the Pennsylvania State Grange and PSU Board of Trustee member, spoke at the Public Officials Day luncheon.

.@agsciences Dean Troy Ott hard launches “Tilva” — Penn State Extension’s new AI assistant.

.@agsciences Dean Troy Ott engaging with @PAAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding during the PA Farm Show.

Hear from PA ag leaders at the PA Farm Show 🌾 @agsciences Dean Troy Ott & @PAAgriculture Sec. Russell Redding host a Town Hall on the State of PA Agriculture. Jan. 13 | 3:30–4:30 PM | Hybrid + live Q&A. Click to register! cvent.me/dMZVQD