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Rileys create endowment supporting Penn State Intergenerational Program

November 18, 2021

For Tony and Jeanne Riley, longtime supporters of the College of Agricultural Sciences, it was through the connections the college made possible that they found the inspiration for their most recent $50,000 commitment supporting the work of Matthew Kaplan, professor of intergenerational programs and aging and director of the Penn State Intergenerational Program.
Three honored for commitment to diversity in College of Agricultural Sciences

May 25, 2020

Aging is a dimension of diversity. Hence it was no surprise that work carried out through the Penn State Intergenerational Program was among the initiatives acknowledged by the Dr. William Henson Diversity Achievement Award committee - for advancing diversity in the College of Agricultural Sciences.
Surviving Social Distancing – Lack of connection can be especially hard on older adults who aren’t at ease with technology

May 20, 2020

Penn State News article by Cherie Winner.
Book on "Intergenerational Contact Zones"

February 28, 2020

"Intergenerational Contact Zones: Place-based Strategies for Promoting Social Inclusion and Belonging." -- Edited by: Matthew Kaplan, Leng Leng Thang, Mariano Sánchez, Jaco Hoffman

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Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging

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Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging