About Penn State Greater Allegheny

Chancellor Nagel on Penn State Greater Allegheny and Student Internships in the Pittsburgh Region

Regional Chancellor Megan Nagel discusses Penn State Greater Allegheny’s commitment to expanding opportunity and strengthening communities in the Mon Valley as part of a video series focused on the

We Are Penn State

More than a spirited cheer, “We Are Penn State” reflects a shared commitment to community, opportunity, and making a difference.

For generations, Penn State has worked alongside communities across Pennsylvania to create opportunities and improve lives. At Penn State Greater Allegheny, we carry that mission forward in the Mon Valley and Greater Pittsburgh regions by connecting students with a world-class education, building partnerships, and helping strengthen the communities we call home.

Serving Southwestern Pennsylvania and Beyond Since 1934

The Greater Allegheny campus has deep roots in the region. Penn State first offered technical courses in McKeesport and Pittsburgh in 1934, bringing educational opportunities to the region. Since then, the campus has grown from its early home in a Victorian mansion in Dravosburg to its current 52-acre campus on the border of McKeesport and White Oak, next to a 205-acre park. Today, the Greater Allegheny campus continues Penn State's land-grant mission through education, research, and public service.

A Community of Shared Pride and Success

Just 15 miles from Pittsburgh, the Greater Allegheny campus combines a close-knit campus experience with the reach of the Penn State community.

Our alumni are everywhere. Greater Allegheny/McKeesport campus alumni live in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, with others serving in the U.S. military around the world. More than 5,600 Greater Allegheny/McKeesport alumni are among the 30,000+ Penn State alumni living in Allegheny County.

Alumni and Friends

Your Penn State Degree, Near Pittsburgh

At the Greater Allegheny campus, students learn from faculty who bring research, expertise, and real-world experience into the classroom. Their work spans fields from art and science to history and film, creating opportunities to explore ideas across disciplines.

Here, a Penn State education goes beyond the classroom, helping students build the knowledge, skills, and experience to shape their futures.

Academics

Sign that reads "Don't Quit Your Daydream" at the Mon Valley LaunchBox

A Hub of Collaboration and Innovation

The Greater Allegheny campus, City of McKeesport, and the University's Invent Penn State program engage the community and entrepreneurs to encourage economic development in the Mon Valley. The Mon Valley LaunchBox, located in downtown McKeesport, is a place where community members receive assistance to develop ideas into businesses.

Mon Valley LaunchBox

Birds-eye view of the city of McKeesport

One Community, Impacting Many

The Greater Allegheny campus is part of Penn State's University College, a network of campuses that brings a Penn State education to communities across the Commonwealth. Together with more than half a million Penn Staters around the world, we share a commitment to education, service, and creating opportunities for others.

Here in Southwestern Pennsylvania, we put that commitment into action by preparing students for the future, working alongside regional partners, and helping our communities thrive.

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