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Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State

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Our Programs - The Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center creates engaged scholarship and continuing education opportunities for students and community members through its programs.
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Our Focus on Engagement - At the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State, we create opportunities for mutually beneficial campus to community connections.
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Our Impact - Learn more about the Center's impact on the Pittsburgh community as a result of our engagement and programs.

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Summer 2025 Opportunities in Pittsburgh for Penn State Students

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Students in City Semester Pittsburgh and High-Performance Building Summer Program spent a day visiting several green sites in the region, including Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes (pictured)

The Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State is proud to offer two transformative summer programs: High Performance Building Summer Program and City Semester Pittsburgh. Whether you’re passionate about sustainable building practices, sustainability or community engagement, these programs provide hands-on learning, expert mentorship, and career-ready skills.

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