Penn State and US Army Forge 10-Year Environmental Support Agreement
Penn State and the U.S. Army have established a 10-year renewable partnership under the R-IGSA for environmental and engineering services. This agreement enhances collaboration, capability sharing, and workforce development, positioning Penn State as a key partner in addressing complex challenges in sustainability and infrastructure.

Penn State has formalized a 10-year renewable Regional Intergovernmental Support Agreement (R-IGSA) with the U.S. Army, aimed at providing environmental and architecture and engineering services. This partnership promotes cooperative efforts in compliance, planning, and innovation, leveraging Penn State's expertise to benefit communities and strengthen workforce opportunities.
The agreement is notable for its flexibility, enabling both entities to collaborate efficiently on diverse challenges. Penn State's established role in military education through the Nittany Lion Battalion and its contributions to defense research through the Applied Research Laboratory further enhance its suitability for this partnership. The collaboration is expected to yield multidisciplinary solutions applicable to both military and university contexts.




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