Research Projects in Response to COVID-19
As part of Penn State’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has awarded seed-funding for COVID-19 projects university-wide. The projects span six core research areas and the College of Health and Human Development has received multiple funding awards for these projects.
Virtual events that connect you with HHD experts
HHD On Location: Home Edition hosts exciting virtual conversations between our faculty and alumni and delivers news and updates about exciting new initiatives and programming.
Peter Kretschmer helps keep seniors safe
HPA senior Peter Kretschmer has been working tirelessly at the senior living community Juniper Village in State College to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stay connected to your alma mater
As a Penn State College of Health and Human Development alum, we encourage you to stay connected with the university, your college, and your peers long after you leave Penn State.
Penn State Kinesiology and Exercise is Medicine on Campus
EIMOC encourages faculty, staff, and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community.
Hannah Bucher, HPA '26, was named the 2026 Robert F. Guentter Jr. Grand Prize Winner for her thesis titled, "Transforming Settlements into Programs: Linking Funded Opioid Interventions in Pennsylvania to Research-Supported Strategies." Congrats, Hannah!
