This past summer, six Penn State students embarked on an immersive journey into urban sustainability through the City Semester Pittsburgh program, exploring topics in sustainability, hearing from local leaders and industry experts, visiting sites around the region, and engaging with the city’s complex environmental and social landscape.
We are currently in the middle of another great summer with City Semester Pittsburgh, with six Penn State students living and learning about sustainability in the region. Each week, students meet at the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center, near downtown, for a class on Urban Sustainability and then spend the rest of the week interning with a local community partner. Let’s check in with one of the students!
We are currently in the middle of another great summer with City Semester Pittsburgh, with six Penn State students living and learning about sustainability in the region. Each week, students meet at the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center, near downtown, for a class on Urban Sustainability and then spend the rest of the week interning with a local community partner. Let’s check in with one of the students!
We are currently in the middle of another great summer with City Semester Pittsburgh, with six Penn State students living and learning about sustainability in the region. Each week, students meet at the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center, near downtown, for a class on Urban Sustainability and then spend the rest of the week interning with a local community partner. Let’s check in with one of the students!
We are currently in the middle of another great summer with City Semester Pittsburgh, with six Penn State students living and learning about sustainability in the region. Each week, students meet at the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center, near downtown, for a class on Urban Sustainability and then spend the rest of the week interning with a local community partner. Let’s check in with one of the students!
The team at the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State is preparing for an exciting season of programs that will bring together students and community to explore, learn, and collectively contribute to shaping a more sustainable and equitable future in Pittsburgh.
From a historic renaming to groundbreaking research initiatives, student engagement programs, and vibrant community events, this year has been filled with noteworthy milestones that underscore our commitment to supporting sustainable and equitable communities.
In recognition of a truly iconic figure in the Penn State and Pittsburgh communities, our Center will now be known as the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State. Franco’s spirit of giving, dedication to community engagement, and belief in the power of education align seamlessly with Penn State Outreach’s mission to create positive change throughout the Commonwealth.
The second annual Penn State Sustainability Social in Pittsburgh recently brought together thought leaders, change-makers, and community advocates to explore the intersection of sustainability, community engagement, and the pivotal role of education in shaping a brighter future.
Penn State students, if you’re looking to supercharge your career prospects and make invaluable connections in your chosen field, mark your calendars for an event that’s set to change the game.