Barnes and Noble College — a Barnes and Noble Education company that operates the Penn State Bookstore — has continued its longtime partnership with the University and the Penn State Corporate Engagement Center to award a 2024-25 round of grants supporting a range of programs and initiatives across the commonwealth.
It’s year nine of Lion’s Den, a "Shark Tank"-style student idea pitching competition, at Penn State Beaver. This year students are invited to enter ideas for starting a business.
At seven of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses, campus gardens and farms help to connect students with nature. Programs aimed at sustainable food practices and mental well-being help to create an environment for growth and joy within the community.
Legendary labor organizer Dolores Huerta, cofounder with César Chávez of the United Farm Workers, spoke at Penn State's first annual Dolores Huerta Day of Service in 2019.
Penn State Shenango Student Affairs staffer Tony Paglia runs the gardens with the help of students and other staff and faculty. The space allows room for them all to destress and spend some time in the outdoors, but it also brings the benefits of fresh produce to campus.
