Children of deployed U.S. military members face a number of stressful issues, and teachers in Pennsylvania's schools often need to lend special support to those children and their families. Penn State and Operation: Military Kids provide teachers and others who work with military families with the training they need to address these unique challenges. Learn how Penn State is guiding teachers as they help children cope on the home front. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
If not for Penn State, says Jack Wheeler, he'd be the owner of "a nice little cafe in a nice small town." Instead, his gluten-free bakery enjoys nationwide sales -- and the satisfaction that comes with improving the lives of others. Hear how Penn State helped turn this local Pennsylvania company into a national business. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
"Economically, farming has always been difficult, and we need to be moving forward if we're going to stay here and keep doing the work that we love," says Brad Hollabaugh, business manager of the family-owned Hollabaugh Brothers, Inc. Fruit Farm & Market in Biglerville, Pa. Penn State helps Pennsylvania farmers do just that, with research and advice from many different areas. Learn how Penn State research and consulting help local farmers improve every aspect of their businesses. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
As a new mom, Christie Fugate admits, she didn't know what "normal" was. "You get all this stuff at your baby shower, (and) you don't know how you're supposed to get it installed," she said. So Christie was grateful to learn about Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital's Pediatric Injury Prevention Program, which taught her how to properly install her baby's car seat. Learn how Penn State is helping ensure car seats will keep baby safe. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
With the state's largest rural population, Westmoreland County has "a huge need" for the kind of information and services that only Penn State can provide, says Greg Phillips, CEO and district manager of the Westmoreland Conservation District. Find out how Westmoreland County is taking advantage of Penn State's resources, research, and reputation for high-quality expertise. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
What's the recipe for a successful bakery? Sandi Smith, of Palmyra, Pa., says Penn State has given her most of the ingredients through the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP). See how Smith combines PennTAP knowledge with her baking expertise to make Sandi's Breads a hot business. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
Penn State Law is helping firefighters, police, and other emergency personnel protect themselves as they devote their lives to protecting others. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Penn State Law volunteer their time to help emergency responders. Started after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Wills for Heroes (WFH) program gives peace of mind to emergency personnel by preparing wills at no charge to protect themselves and their families. (more)
When Pam Albert's sons were diagnosed with a devastating and little-known disease, she took action. Seeing how little information was available on MECP2 Duplication Syndrome, a severe neurodevelopmental disorder discovered in 2005, she created a website to provide awareness, support and hope to other families. Penn State Harrisburg helped her get the word out. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
Safe drinking water is necessary for survival, as Pennsylvania residents discovered during recent flooding. For those who live in rural areas, it's not always clear where to turn when disaster strikes--or simply to avoid disaster in the first place. Penn State can help, as residents of Allegheny Township in Westmoreland County discovered. "Some people have lived here 30, 40 years and had never had their wells tested," township resident Phyllis Framel says. That changed when Penn State Cooperative Extension provided residents with discounted well tests, analysis and consultation--plus something much more important. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses and communities have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
Most people, at some point in their lives, will take a bus trip and many use buses for their daily commutes. They take for granted that they will arrive safely at their destination. Thanks in part to Penn State's Bus Research and Testing Program, bus travel is indeed a safe and reliable method of transportation in Pennsylvania. Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses, communities and lives have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service. (more)
