Our research, scholarship and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities and selected professions. As a land-grant university, we also hold a unique responsibility for outreach and public service to support the citizens of Pennsylvania. We engage in collaborative activities with industrial, educational and agricultural partners here and abroad to disseminate and apply knowledge. We believe that education is the foundation of an enlightened and prosperous society. The dignity of all individuals is affirmed and equality of opportunity is pursued.
Freedom of expression is protected and civility is affirmed.
Individuals accept their obligations to the group and shared governance guides behavior for the common good. The well-being of each member is supported and service to others is encouraged. Our heritage is celebrated and change is embraced. Vision Statement Penn State will be one of the nation's finest universities and lead others in the integration of teaching, research and outreach. Our distinction will lie in our academic quality, our continuous quest for excellence, the integration of our missions, our responsiveness to the public we serve and the sensitivity of our University community to all of its members.