For a group of Penn State hospitality students, a recent visit to Philadelphia was more than just a field trip — it was an eye-opening experience that reshaped their understanding of food, sustainability, and community.
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Penn State Center Philadelphia
The Penn State Center Philadelphia strengthens the agency of local and global communities and leaders in envisioning and implementing processes for social change. Through our work, we build long-term partnerships in and with diverse groups and urban constituencies through participatory processes to co-create meaningful, relevant, research-driven initiatives aimed to improve lives and strengthen democratic society.
Participatory Engagement and Research
Participatory Engagement and Research - Participatory action research and related participatory methods seek to understand and improve the world by changing it.
Seeding Change Grant Program
Seeding Change Grant Program - The Seeding Change Grant Program funds research and student engagement projects in the Philadelphia area.
Social Justice Internship Program
Social Justice Internship Program - Based in Philadelphia, this program provides Penn State students with an immersive internship focused on social justice issues in an urban setting.
University Collaboration
University Collaboration - University collaboration helps develop and implement experiential curriculum for scholars, students, and community members and supports efforts to transform education policy.