Susan Hirt Hagen CORE

10/06/2026

Did you forget to register? There is still time! Join us on October 13 for the next Impact Measurement Essentials workshop! Learn more at core.psu.edu.

09/24/2026

Tuesday marked the launch of our Impact Measurement Essentials Nonprofit Workshop Series, offered at no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of the Erie Insurance Foundation.

Participants began mapping their evaluation projects and identifying goals for this 10-session learning journey. We heard questions like:

• How can we better tell our story?
• How do we measure our impact?
• How can we create compelling visuals to showcase our successes?

If these questions sound familiar, there's still time to join us! Learn more at core.psu.edu.

09/14/2026

We’re excited to announce a new chapter for Susan Hirt Hagen CORE!

CORE has formalized a partnership with Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), joining SSRI as a research service unit and expanding our capacity to support faculty and research teams across Penn State.

Through this partnership, CORE will bring its expertise in program evaluation, data analysis, research design, and community-engaged work to an even broader network of Penn State researchers and collaborators.

Together, CORE and SSRI are helping to further strengthen Penn State’s social science research enterprise and its impact across the Commonwealth and beyond.

Read the full story below.

The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation at Penn State Behrend and the Social Science Research Institute at Penn State have formalized a collaboration to better support research across the University.

09/01/2026

Can you clearly demonstrate your nonprofit's impact?
Join Penn State Behrend's Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) for Impact Measurement Essentials, a practical workshop designed to help nonprofit professionals measure outcomes, communicate impact, and make data-informed decisions.
✅ Learn evaluation fundamentals
✅ Strengthen grant reporting and funding opportunities
✅ Build confidence in using data to tell your organization's story
Learn more at www.core.psu.edu

08/24/2026

Behrend students... join us on Thursday to learn more about The Mentor Project! Can't make it but want to learn more? Send us an email at [email protected].

08/20/2026

Students from any major can make a positive impact in a child's life. Join us to learn more about The Mentor Project at our info session on August 27th. See you then!

08/19/2026

Mentoring is about making a difference in someone else’s life—but the impact doesn’t stop there. For college students, the experience can be just as transformative, building confidence, strengthening communication skills, and creating opportunities to grow professionally. Hear how being a mentor helped Morgan discover new skills, new confidence, and a deeper understanding of what she can bring to her future career.

08/19/2026

08/13/2026

Can you clearly demonstrate your nonprofit's impact?

Join Penn State Behrend's Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) for Impact Measurement Essentials, a practical workshop designed to help nonprofit professionals measure outcomes, communicate impact, and make data-informed decisions.

✅ Learn evaluation fundamentals
✅ Strengthen grant reporting and funding opportunities
✅ Build confidence in using data to tell your organization's story

Learn more at www.core.psu.edu