As part of their Youth Development and Social Justice Capstone course, eight Penn State Brandywine students worked with children and teachers at the Alexander K. McClure Elementary School in North Philadelphia throughout the spring semester.
When Stacy Foy graduated from Penn State on Dec. 14, she gained much more than a diploma. For her, commencement day was the culmination of a 15-year journey.
After developing an interest in engineering through her high school classes, Tina DeBarberie decided to pursue a degree in the field with a long-term goal of applying her knowledge and skills to environmental conservation.
Purchasing a $60,000 mobile video robot to inspect stormwater pipes didn’t fit into Horsham Township’s budget. So officials turned to Brandywine engineering majors, who delivered Stormbot on time and way, way under budget.
Philadelphia’s District Attorney R. Seth Williams addressed Penn State Brandywine’s class of 2015 on May 9 and encouraged graduates to embrace life’s struggles.
