At the heart of the Center’s work is community-facing programming and technical assistance that is responsive to the current priorities, opportunities, and challenges arising in the Philadelphia context. We aim to increase the capacity of local community and professional leadership to be self-determining in envisioning and implementing processes to achieve positive educational, health, and well-being impacts.

As a result of COVID-19, we have expanded our urban engagement work, creating ways for faculty and students to participate in innovative responses, interventions, and research. We continue to utilize virtual delivery methods to give faculty and students the opportunity to conduct their work while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Faculty and Student Engagement
Faculty and Student Engagement - We engage Penn State faculty/staff and students to explore the complexities of urban experience in support of community-based learning, knowledge exchange, and mobilization.
Philadelphia Connect: Penn State Student Networking SummitStudents attending Pittsburgh Connect at the Energy Innovation Center.
Philadelphia Connect: Penn State Student Networking Summit - The summit is an exclusive opportunity for Penn State students who are home for fall break to explore career paths, meet local and national employers, and grow their professional network in the Philadelphia region.