When Lois Pettigrew returned to college to finish her degree she was nervous — “terrified returning to college as an older adult,” as she put it. However, during her studies at Penn State Lehigh Valley, the business alumna gained cross-generational friendships and access to Penn State's powerful alumni network.
Along with their professors and instructors, 35 Penn State Lehigh Valley students got to see new parts of the world and expand their learning and understanding of course material during a short-term study abroad program over spring break.
Penn State Lehigh Valley is adding soccer to its list of athletic programs. A club team is forming this fall. After a year of club status, Penn State Lehigh Valley will add a men's and women's intercollegiate program.