Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
About
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny, located just outside Pittsburgh in McKeesport, is best known for providing the resources of a world-class research institution within a tight-knit, diverse, and supportive campus community. Students can choose to complete their entire degree at this campus or utilize the university’s popular "2+2" plan, finding particular academic strength in high-demand programs like Business, Information Sciences and Technology, Biobehavioral Health, and Administration of Justice. The campus culture is highly collaborative and active, offering a vibrant student experience—as the only Penn State campus in Allegheny County with on-campus housing—alongside NCAA Division III athletics and easy access to Pittsburgh's robust internship and career market. Additionally, Greater Allegheny sets itself apart as an Apple Distinguished School, equipping all students with iPads to foster a cutting-edge digital learning environment, and through its signature "Crossing Bridges" program, which actively engages students in vital social justice and community advocacy initiatives.
Wikipedia:Penn State Greater Allegheny (PSGA) is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University that sits on the border of McKeesport and White Oak in Pennsylvania.
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