Hospitality students creatively solving problems with Lego Learning Initiative
From constructing towers to landscapes, students are building physical representations of business strategies and practicing creative problem-solving as part of the “Lego Learning Initiative for Hospitality Management Education.”
HHD Summer Session Courses
Summer at Penn State allows students to explore new interests, engage with faculty and students in smaller classes, catch up on major or minor requirements, or forge ahead with a new emphasis. Every department in our college offers multiple courses during summer session 2024.
Cafe Laura featured as hidden gem of Penn State
Cafe Laura is known for its themed dinners, which bring students together to create a multiple-course meal for customers. The venue also offers lunch during the week, featuring a rotating selection of meals designed and made by students.
School of Hospitality Management
Mastering the Service Experience — Across an Exciting Array of Industries
The School of Hospitality Management, one of the longest-running hospitality programs in the nation, expands student knowledge through experiential learning and research to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry through inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
Start your Undergraduate Journey
Start your Undergraduate Journey
Explore this versatile degree designed for students who have an interest in pursuing a vast spectrum of far-reaching service-oriented careers.
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Explore our World-class Graduate Program
Explore our World-class Graduate Program
Discover the advanced degree programs that rigorously prepare top-tier professionals for a wide array of careers.
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Discover Hospitality Management Research
Discover Hospitality Management Research
Learn how SHM research delves deeper into the far-reaching impact of food decisions, real estate strategy, services research, food innovation, and more.
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Engage with Alumni
Engage with Alumni
SHM alumni have infinite ways to connect with fellow alumni, share experiences and expertise with current students, and stay active with SHM throughout their professional career.
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New research led by School of Hospitality Management graduate student Lavi Peng found that people who dine out alone have a better experience and are more likely to revisit restaurants that both play slow-tempo music and use angular shapes.
