Campus Initiatives

At Penn State Greater Allegheny, we’re more than a campus, we’re a launchpad for innovation, access, and opportunity. Our campus initiatives bring together students, faculty, staff, and community partners to create impactful programs that support academic success, career readiness, and real-world learning. From digital fluency and sustainability to equity-driven projects and hands-on experiences, these initiatives reflect our commitment to shaping confident, capable leaders.

Explore how we’re making a greater impact on campus, in the community, and beyond.

The Digital Fluency Project

Technology is front and center at Penn State Greater Allegheny. Students use digital tools to communicate and solve problems, and they understand the impact new technologies can bring – from lowering costs of textbooks, to engaging in new ways of learning, to connecting from a distance with faculty and tutors, and more!

The Digital Fluency Project

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Food Security Initiative

An ethic of care permeates our campus and is visible in the work being done to address student food and housing insecurity. Food pantries, the Free Store, and the Share Meals app are some of the initiatives in place to ensure student well-being.

Food Security Initiative

Growing Older

Growing Older is a long-term project that brings together Penn State Greater Allegheny, local organizations, and non-profits to explore aging and its impact on McKeesport and the Pittsburgh region.

Growing Older

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Internships: From Campus to Career

Classroom learning is just the beginning. Internships and other hands-on experiences help you build real-world skills, make professional connections, and explore career paths—all before you graduate.

Internships: From Campus to Career

Sustainability Efforts

Our commitment to sustainability is a natural outgrowth of the value we place on equity. Through our efforts, we work to ensure our communities have what they need for today, and for tomorrow.

Sustainability Efforts

Travel and Experiential Learning Experiences

At Penn State Greater Allegheny, students have the opportunity to explore the world through immersive study abroad programs. Whether walking through the historic streets of Rome, diving into the rich cultural traditions of Oaxaca, or experiencing life in vibrant Lisbon, students broaden their global perspectives while earning Penn State credit.

Study Abroad