Penn State College of Health and Human Development

Penn State College of Health and Human Development Committed to improving the quality of your life through education, research, and service.

Penn State has built a storied reputation as a change leader — an impact maker — and the College of Health and Human Development (HHD) is no exception. We offer robust programs that share one common goal: enriching the lives of others. We continually examine contemporary issues facing people in today’s changing times, and we develop cutting-edge solutions for addressing them. Our impact extends fr

om our classrooms, across communities and industries, and around the globe. With a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs available, you’re sure to find one that aligns with your passion, challenges you both personally and academically, and sets you on a path to achieving your life goals.

Every year, new students discover the clubs that shape their Penn State story. Which org changed yours?
09/02/2026

Every year, new students discover the clubs that shape their Penn State story. Which org changed yours?

This week, we welcomed the HHD Class of 2030 during our College Welcome Meeting, where new students connected with the H...
08/25/2026

This week, we welcomed the HHD Class of 2030 during our College Welcome Meeting, where new students connected with the HHD community and kicked off their first semester at Penn State.

Thank you to our peer assistants and staff who helped give our newest students a warm welcome. We are excited to see where their HHD journeys take them!

“I always say the two most important things for parenting are consistency and flexibility. It may sound like a contradic...
08/25/2026

“I always say the two most important things for parenting are consistency and flexibility. It may sound like a contradiction, but these results indicate that balance really matters."

Learn what Penn State research demonstrated about helping children transition to elementary school.

https://bit.ly/4b1snaD

We are so excited to welcome students to campus for another amazing year! Check out the schedule of events at welcomewee...
08/23/2026

We are so excited to welcome students to campus for another amazing year! Check out the schedule of events at welcomeweek.psu.edu 🐾

Don’t miss one of HHD’s most treasured annual traditions…first day of school pics!! 📸 Starting tomorrow from our 🆕 locat...
08/23/2026

Don’t miss one of HHD’s most treasured annual traditions…first day of school pics!! 📸 Starting tomorrow from our 🆕 location on the 4th floor of the Health and Human Development Building! Don’t miss it! 💙🦁📚

Happy move-in day ☀️
08/21/2026

Happy move-in day ☀️

Join us in congratulating Elise Mitchell, the College of Health and Human Development's Summer 2026 Student Marshal! A P...
08/14/2026

Join us in congratulating Elise Mitchell, the College of Health and Human Development's Summer 2026 Student Marshal!

A Penn State Nutritional Sciences graduate, Elise has distinguished herself through undergraduate research in the Stress Psychophysiology Lab and Singh Lab, leadership in the Food Recovery Network at Penn State, and a strong commitment to academic excellence.

After graduation, she'll continue her journey at Penn State as a research coordinator with the Learn to Flourish Design Hub.

Congratulations, Elise, on this well-deserved honor!

Undergraduate applications to Penn State are now open.For future students considering the College of Health and Human De...
08/01/2026

Undergraduate applications to Penn State are now open.

For future students considering the College of Health and Human Development, this is the first step toward an education that prepares them to improve health, strengthen communities, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

To our alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of HHD, thank you for helping create the welcoming, supportive community that inspires students from the moment they first visit campus through graduation and beyond.

Know a student who's thinking about Penn State? Share this post and encourage them to take the next step by submitting their application. https://www.psu.edu/admission/undergraduate

07/27/2026

Even though it's the last day of the 2026 Spend a Summer Day program at Penn State, we encourage you to explore HHD's programs and ask lots of questions. We're here to help you explore and support you through your academic journey.

Explore our programs and contact us with questions: https://hhd.psu.edu/discover-hhd?utm_account=Penn+State+College+of+Health+and+Human+Development&utm_campaign=Undergraduate+Recruitment&utm_content=1785169260&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_theme=undergrad_recruitment

Planning a visit to Penn State?Whether you're joining us for Spend A Summer Day or exploring campus with family, there a...
07/25/2026

Planning a visit to Penn State?

Whether you're joining us for Spend A Summer Day or exploring campus with family, there are plenty of iconic spots to experience beyond your scheduled sessions.

From enjoying a scoop of Berkey Creamery ice cream and strolling through The Arboretum to visiting the We Are Statue, the Nittany Lion Shrine, the Penn State University sign, the Obelisk, and Henderson Mall, these campus landmarks are part of what makes a visit to Happy Valley so memorable.

What Penn State landmark brings back your favorite campus memories? Share it in the comments!

Address

325 Health And Human Development Building
University Park, PA
16802

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18148651428

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