Pennsylvania State University Allegheny County Cooperative Extension

Description

The Pennsylvania State University (commonly known as Penn State) is a state-related, land-grant university.

The university has 24 campuses throughout Pennsylvania, including a virtual World Campus. The enrollment at Penn State is over 84,000 students, placing it among the ten largest public universities in the United States. Penn State offers more than 160 majors and administers a $1.4 billion endowment. Although it receives funding from the state and is connected to the state through its board of trustees, it is otherwise independent and not subject to the state's direct control.

This extension brings the university's College Of Agriculture to urban residents and students by providing practical how-to education and problem-solving assistance based on university research.

It part of the Lexington Technology Park, a collection of impressive, century-old buildings that are now used for various offices and warehousing including space for educational organizations and technology firms.

Hours of operation

The extension's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a..m. to 4:30 p.m.

Parking

On-site parking is available at the Lexington Technology Park.

Bus routes that serve this area

• EBA - East Busway All Stops