College of the Liberal Arts

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Information on the Diverse Graduate Student Community

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to the recruitment, development, graduation, and placement of outstanding students from diverse backgrounds. Over twenty-five per cent of Liberal Arts graduate students are international, including many from Asia and Africa; and about 10% of domestic students are minorities. In addition to substantial financial aid, minority students at Penn State and in the Liberal Arts can count on funding, support services, cultural events, and research and professional development opportunities that they need to reach their goals.

 

Africana Research Center - to promote research and scholarship that will advance the historical and contemporary understanding and enhancement of the lives of African Americans, Africans and Afro-Caribbean peoples.

Multiculural Equity Program

Diversity in the Graduate School

Multicultural and Diversity Resources - Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity fosters diversity at Penn State and to support educational access for targeted groups of low-income, potential first-generation college students both here at Penn State and at sites throughout the state.

Calendar of Diversity Related Events

University Office of International Programs - provides a full range of
international programs and services to University students, faculty, and staff and to faculty and professionals from abroad.