Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus has maintained a food pantry to support students with food insecurities since 2016. But when the coronavirus pandemic set an economic crisis into motion across the country in March, the food pantry became an essential function of the campus.
Amanda Collins, mental health counselor, and Ronette Poorbaugh, campus nurse, provide drive-thru donations from the campus food pantry to students in need.
Five students of Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus will receive mentorship, microgrants and access to Fayette LaunchBox to develop their promising entrepreneurial ideas.
Rachel Kaplan, Fayette LaunchBox co-director; Maria Schultheis; Matt Verlinich, manufacturing program associate at Innovation Works; and Megan Czekaj at the first virtual workshop, “Launching a Business from Idea to Implementation,” on May 26.
Following a three-month comprehensive planning process, Penn State officials have determined that the University can meet or exceed the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s guidelines for colleges and universities, and look forward to welcoming back faculty, staff and students to resume on-campus, in-person classes and other activities this fall in a limited fashion.
A message from Penn State President Eric Barron on ‘Back to State’ plans, which call for flexible, adaptable schedule with classes and activities converting to remote delivery on Nov. 20.
