Welcome

On behalf of the staff at Morgan Academic Center, we welcome you to Penn State University. At the Morgan Academic Center, we are guided by a deep commitment to the Penn State values of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Discovery, and Community.

These values shape every interaction, every decision, and every program we offer. Our goal is simple but essential: to champion the holistic development of each student athlete so they can perform at their highest level academically, athletically, and personally.

The Morgan Academic Center provides a comprehensive network of:

• Learning Services
• Advising
• Academic Support
• Skill-building interventions
• Proactive Outreach
• Individualized Care

We serve as the academic home base for student-athletes, offering learning specialists, academic advisors, tutors and academic coaches, leadership and life-skills programming, screening and assessment, early-intervention systems, disability services, and coordinated support with campus partners. We work closely with each coaching staff to ensure every student athlete is positioned for sustained success, equipped with the skills, structure, and confidence needed to thrive.

Our staff at the Morgan Academic Center is exceptional in their knowledge and expertise and is available to you throughout your Nittany Lion journey from enrollment to graduation. As you begin your Penn State experience, our staff will meet with you to create a personalized game plan that will guide you to academic success. We have strong partnerships throughout the University, ensuring the holistic academic, personal well-being, and professional development of our Nittany Lions.

We look forward to supporting your success here at Penn State.

- Ericka Lavender, Senior Associate AD/Director of the Morgan Academic Center