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​Penn State University News • 17th November 2025

Penn State reflects on 2025 Military Appreciation Week | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The 14th annual Military Appreciation Week at Penn State recognized Medal of Honor recipients, including 1998 alumnus U.S. Navy SEAL LT. Michael P. Murphy, during a series of events held Nov. 7-16.

​Penn State University News • 17th November 2025

Penn State distributes challenge coins at annual Military Appreciation Tailgate | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus distributed challenge coins during the University’s annual Military Appreciation football game on Saturday, Nov. 8.

A challenge coin is a metal coin featuring a unique design used to recognize individuals in the military community. The coin represents how the recipient has played a significant role on or off the battlefield. Penn State has distributed challenge coins to Military Appreciation Tailgate attendees on game day since 2015.

​Penn State University News • 13th November 2025

Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy’s legacy endures | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two years after their son sacrificed himself to save his team in Afghanistan, the Murphy Family received a phone call from the White House.

​Penn State University News • 13th November 2025

Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy’s last actions dedicated to team | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — By spring 2005, Navy SEAL LT. Michael P. Murphy had deployed three times — once to Africa and two trips to Iraq.

​Penn State University News • 12th November 2025

Penn State honors Medal of Honor recipient for Military Appreciation Week | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Michael P. Murphy, the 1998 Penn State alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient, showed leadership skills and a strong sense of right and wrong even as a young child, his father Dan said.

​Penn State University News • 3rd November 2025

Seeking alumni interested in joining Veteran Alumni Interest Group | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Alumni Association is seeking alumni who are military veterans to become members of a Veterans Alumni Interest Group (VetsAIG). Leadership roles are available in various committees.

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CATA to provide free shuttles to service members to Military Appreciation Game | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will provide free gameday shuttles for service members during Penn State’s upcoming Military Appreciation Game.

​Penn State University News • 24th October 2025

This is Success: World Campus students speak up for accessibility equity | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two Penn State students are taking their experiences living with disabilities and turning advocacy into real-world action to benefit their fellow and future students.
Tanja Jefferson and Lauren Shevchek are online learners who are advocating for accessibility equity while earning their degrees through Penn State World Campus.

Penn State World Campus News • 21st October 2025

This is Success: Turning advocacy into action - Penn State World Campus

Two Penn State students, Tanja Jefferson and Lauren Shevchek, are using their personal experiences to lead efforts to improve accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities.

​Penn State University News • 29th August 2025

Penn State community invited to submit ‘Profiles of Service’ | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State community members who serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces are invited to submit a Profile of Service for an opportunity to be featured online and celebrated in the community.

Penn State World Campus Alumni News • 26th August 2025

World Campus receives alumni award distinctions - Penn State World Campus Alumni

The Penn State World Campus Alumni Society received three awards during the Penn State Alumni Association’s annual Volunteer Awards ceremony.

​Penn State University News • 20th August 2025

Scenes from summer 2025 World Campus graduation weekend | Penn State University

Many Penn State World Campus students traveled to the University Park campus on Aug. 16 to attend the University's summer commencement ceremonies.

​Penn State University News • 20th August 2025

Summer 2025 World Campus graduates receive military honor cords | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus students received military honor cords at a ceremony held Friday, August 15, to recognize learners who are serving or have served in the armed forces.

Penn State World Campus News • 18th August 2025

Scenes from summer 2025 graduation weekend - Penn State World Campus

Many Penn State World Campus students traveled to the University Park campus on August 16 to attend the University's summer commencement ceremonies.

Penn State World Campus News • 15th August 2025

Summer 2025 graduates receive military honor cords - Penn State World Campus

Penn State World Campus students received military honor cords at a ceremony held Friday, August 15, to recognize learners who are serving or have served in the armed forces.

​Penn State University News • 14th August 2025

Penn State World Campus co-hosts annual Summer Leadership Conference | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Sixteen Penn State World Campus students attended Penn State's Summer Leadership Conference in August and had the opportunity to network, build their leadership skills, and experience one of the University's hallmark events for student leaders.

Penn State World Campus News • 12th August 2025

Penn State World Campus co-hosts annual Summer Leadership Conference - Penn State World Campus

Sixteen Penn State World Campus students attended Penn State's Summer Leadership Conference in August and had the opportunity to network, build their leadership skills, and experience one of the University's hallmark events for student leaders.

Penn State World Campus News • 11th August 2025

Congratulations to the summer graduates of the Class of 2025 - Penn State World Campus

More than 900 Penn State World Campus students will graduate from Penn State at the culmination of the summer 2025 semester.

​Penn State University News • 30th July 2025

World Campus students can have immersive international learning experiences | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Studying abroad provides college students with the chance to take their learning to a new level.

​Penn State University News • 20th July 2025

Campus community invited to livestream recognizing ADA anniversary | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Members of the Penn State community are invited to participate in a livestream celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

​Penn State University News • 17th June 2025

Students travel to Hungary for international learning experience | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Twenty Penn State World Campus students traveled to Hungary for a weeklong immersive experience in April as part of their course work for programs offered through the Penn State School of Labor and Employment Relations.

Penn State World Campus News • 12th June 2025

Students travel to Hungary for international learning experience - Penn State World Campus

Twenty Penn State World Campus students traveled to Hungary for a weeklong immersive experience in April as part of their course work for programs offered through the Penn State School of Labor and Employment Relations.

​Penn State University News • 14th May 2025

Penn State World Campus grads celebrate in Happy Valley | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Many Penn State World Campus students traveled to the University Park campus the weekend of May 9–11 to attend the University's spring commencement ceremonies.
Penn State World Campus students can request to attend in-person commencement ceremonies at University Park or a campus of their choice.

​Penn State University News • 14th May 2025

Online digital multimedia students make connections at international conference | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Online learners Ben Jacob and Andrea Barolo both want to pursue careers in the digital arts.