Greater Allegheny Emphasizes Student Success in GivingTuesday Initiative

Penn State Greater Allegheny Embraces GivingTuesday to Enhance Student Success

McKeesport, PA — On December 2, 2025, Penn State Greater Allegheny will participate in GivingTuesday, an internationally recognized day dedicated to philanthropy. This initiative represents a call to action for employees, alumni, and supporters to contribute to “The Penn State Fund at Penn State Greater Allegheny.” This fund serves as a vital resource, offering flexible support that empowers the university to respond effectively to emerging needs, unexpected challenges, and new opportunities that benefit its student body.

Unique among fundraising efforts, contributions to the Penn State Fund are designated as unrestricted. Unlike donations that are typically allocated to specific programs or scholarships, these funds empower the university to allocate resources wherever they are most urgently needed. This flexibility is particularly crucial at the Greater Allegheny campus, where it ensures that students can continue their academic journeys with minimal hindrance from financial or personal obstacles.

The financial support provided through the Penn State Fund is instrumental in addressing a range of priorities each year. Key initiatives supported by the fund include:

– Emergency Student Assistance: This program provides rapid financial support to students facing unforeseen hardships, thereby mitigating the risk of academic disruption.

– Student and Community Programming: These initiatives foster leadership, cultivate connections, and promote engagement, enriching the campus community and beyond.

– Campus and Career Readiness Initiatives: Designed to enhance professional skills, these programs open new pathways for students, equipping them for success in an increasingly competitive job market.

– Technology Upgrades and Learning Enhancements: Investments in modern technology ensure that students remain at the forefront of innovation, enhancing their learning experience.

The unrestricted nature of these resources allows Penn State Greater Allegheny to maintain its commitment to transformative education. By supporting both individual students and their broader communities, the fund plays a crucial role in nurturing future leaders equipped to make a significant impact.

All contributions, regardless of size, are pivotal in helping the Greater Allegheny campus meet pressing needs, improve student programs, and prepare students for future success. Supporters can easily make a donation through the campus’s GivingTuesday platform here.

For those interested in establishing a lasting legacy through annual or endowed scholarships, further details can be obtained by contacting the Development and Alumni Relations Office at 412-675-9180.

Participating in GivingTuesday aligns with Penn State’s historic land-grant mission, which emphasizes service and leadership. Through philanthropic efforts, alumni and supporters are helping students embark on their Penn State journeys, while also fostering research, outreach, and economic development. This collective commitment enhances the university’s impact on families and communities, both locally and globally. To learn more about supporting Penn State, visit raise.psu.edu.