A commitment to student engagement
An initiative launched by President Emeritus Eric Barron, at its core Engage Penn State represents the University’s commitment to a culture of engagement. Penn State aspires to connect all students with out-of-classroom experiences that enhance their education, to support instructors in leveraging the power of engagement, and to grow Penn State’s impact on the communities we serve.
What is “student engagement”?
“Student engagement” encompasses the range of out-of-classroom experiences available to students on campus and in the community. Engagement can take many forms. It can look like internships or part-time work, undergraduate research or creative inquiry, study abroad or study away, community service or civic action, participation in student organizations, and more. Coupled with classroom learning, engagement prepares our students to make a positive impact on the world—as citizens, as professionals, as leaders.
Resources & Information
The Penn State office which facilitates student engagement across the University
A mobile app which connects students to a broad range of Penn State engagement opportunities
A program which provides funding for select student engagement experiences
A program which supports faculty and staff in leveraging the power of engagement in the classroom and on campus
The hub where Penn State faculty and staff can learn how to partner with industry for student projects, career development, and more
The central home to programs that serve the communities surrounding Penn State’s campuses and beyond
A presidential initiative which helps students and faculty turn their great ideas into viable businesses
A presidential initiative which helps students to start college strong, maintain success, and graduate with minimal debt
Arizona Shreck, a first-year student majoring in kinesiology at Penn State Berks, was recently awarded the Penn State Student Engagement Remote Innovation Grant in support of her research on heart rate variability (HRV), measured by the Oura Ring, a ring that combines advanced sensor technology with a mobile app to deliver precise, personalized health insights from the body.
$1+ million awarded to fund 1,000+ engagement experiences through the SEN Grant program, from 2017 to 2021.
Read the latest news and highlights from Engage Penn State
Register now for the 2024 Student Engagement Summit on May 14
Registration is now open for the 2024 Student Engagement Summit, giving Penn State faculty, staff and graduate students the opportunity to explore how Penn State can implement meaningful and effective strategies for students, faculty and staff.
Read MorePenn State Scranton nursing student awarded Student Engagement Network Grant
Darla Lattimer, a third-year nursing student in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Scranton and an English minor, has been awarded a $2,000 Student Engagement Network Grant for the spring 2024 semester.
Read MoreUndergraduate Exhibition helps students prepare for future research
For students working toward research careers and higher degrees, the Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry and Creative Activity is a particularly valuable opportunity to practice concise presentation and professional research procedures. March 11 is the deadline to apply.
Read MoreWe want to hear from you
Do you have a question about the Engage Penn State initiative, or have you benefited from an engagement experience and would like to share your story? We want to hear from you. Please contact us using the form below, and we will respond to your message promptly.
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