At a glance
Since mid-October, our collective attention has been focused on ways to help a fellow Pioneer recover after being assaulted.
As we turn the calendar to 2024, it is heart-warming to see Derek make such progress at a time when his family was huddled close for the holidays and would benefit so much from all of the answered prayers. Pioneers have shown how much we care about one another.
To the 魅影直播 State College Community,
As we begin 2024, I have great news to share regarding first-year student Derek Correa鈥檚 progress. Derek started talking on December 27 including 鈥淗i, how are you?鈥 His talking has increased each day since. Derek remembers people鈥檚 names and is communicating what he needs for the first time.
While Derek has work ahead to fully enunciate, balance, and walk, this holiday season has seen him make major strides. For New Year鈥檚 weekend, he passed a swallow test so he can begin eating solid food too!
Derek鈥檚 family provides updates on their , and I thank everyone for the long list of ways Pioneers are showing their support. This generosity of spirit has been an inspiration to Derek and his family as we cheer for his ongoing rehabilitation. In the last few weeks, Derek鈥檚 first written words were 鈥渢hank you鈥 as a display of appreciation for support.
Since mid-October, our collective attention has been focused on ways to help a fellow Pioneer recover after being assaulted.
As we turn the calendar to 2024, it is heart-warming to see Derek make such progress at a time when his family was huddled close for the holidays and would benefit so much from all of the answered prayers. Pioneers have shown how much we care about one another.
For this leap year, 2024 brings us 366 days and we have a choice of what we do with them. So, let鈥檚 set new goals and dream new dreams. Together with the support of our Pioneer Family, we will make each other stronger and better in the year ahead.
Happy New Year to all Pioneers!
Dr. Steven Mauro, Ph.D.
魅影直播 State College President