Join us in honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month
Penn State will be holding events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as a time to honor and celebrate the historic background, culture, heritage and many influences of the Hispanic and Latine community throughout the years.
The Curious Case of the Rarámuri Foot-Runners: Unlikely Avatars of Modern Health and Wellness
Mark Dyreson, professor of kinesiology, will discuss Indigenous populations’ influence on modern ideas of human health during the 2023 Schmitt Russell Research Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 3:30 p.m.
HHD Career Fair
Thursday, October 5
10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub
The HHD Career Fair is your chance to meet with recruiters about internships and full- time positions. Whether you are a first-year or graduate level student, this is a great opportunity to network, and explore various types of careers in a variety of HHD settings.
First-generation at Penn State
Roughly 25% of Penn State's undergraduate student population is first-generation students. The Student Success Center, in partnership with colleagues in student affairs, academic affairs, and educational equity, work to provide resources and support that is specifically tailored to meet the needs of Penn State's first-generation student population.
Undergraduate Majors
Undergraduate Majors
With majors are rooted in business, health, and science. No matter which direction you choose to go, what remains unchanged is that what we do here and what you learn here is personal.
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Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
The college offers a wide range of graduate degree programs across eight robust interdisciplinary fields of study to train the next generation of leaders in their fields.
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Departments
Departments
Sharing one common goal of enriching the lives of others, the college's departments examine issues people face and develop leading solutions to addressing them.
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HHD Discovery: Magazine for Alumni and Friends
HHD Discovery: Magazine for Alumni and Friends
This issue showcases Health and Human Development's support of entrepreneurship, the college's new initiative on Health and the Environment, and features research that improves daily life.
Explore the summer 2022 magazine
Mark Dyreson, professor of kinesiology, will discuss Indigenous populations’ influence on modern ideas of human health during the 2023 Schmitt Russell Research Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 3:30 p.m.
