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Penn State World Campus News • 12th June 2026

Faculty Spotlight: Meet Penn State online education professor Karen Paulson - Penn State World Campus

Graduation is one of the most meaningful moments in Dr. Karen Paulson’s position as a higher education professor. Three times a year, Paulson watches online students from across the globe achieve their goal of earning a graduate degree.

​Penn State University News • 19th May 2026

Scenes from spring 2026 World Campus graduation weekend | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Many Penn State World Campus students traveled to the University Park campus for the spring 2026 commencement weekend, held May 8–10.

Penn State World Campus News • 18th May 2026

Scenes from spring 2026 graduation weekend - Penn State World Campus

Many Penn State World Campus students traveled to the University Park campus for the spring 2026 commencement weekend, held May 8–10.

​Penn State University News • 14th May 2026

Scenes from the spring 2026 Military Honor Cord ceremony | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus students received military honor cords on Thursday, May 7, at a ceremony that recognizes learners who are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces.
Graduates received their honor cords from Fotis Sotiropoulos, Penn State’s provost and executive vice president.

​Penn State University News • 13th May 2026

Award-winning journalist travels the world while earning a degree | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Amelia Old’s path is shaped by the world around her. A curiosity to learn and a willingness to repeatedly step outside her comfort zone, she said, have taken her across the globe. An award-winning travel journalist who has decades of experience working in the media industry, Old has worked as a talent and casting agent, a producer, and even owned her own agency.

Penn State World Campus News • 6th May 2026

Congratulations to the spring graduates of the Class of 2026 - Penn State World Campus

More than 1,500 Penn State World Campus students will graduate with their Penn State degrees during the University’s spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.

​Penn State University News • 6th May 2026

Congratulations to the spring graduates of the World Campus Class of 2026 | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — More than 1,500 Penn State World Campus students will graduate with their Penn State degrees during the University’s spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.

​Penn State University News • 6th May 2026

Congratulations to the spring graduates of the World Campus Class of 2026 | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — More than 1,500 Penn State World Campus students will graduate with their Penn State degrees during the University’s spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.

​Penn State University News • 29th April 2026

World Campus launches Career Assignments Toolkit to strengthen readiness | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus Online Faculty Development has launched a new toolkit designed to help all Penn State faculty integrate meaningful, career-connected learning into courses.

Penn State University News • 22nd April 2026

World Campus sends students to participate in Capital Day for first time | Penn State University

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Penn State World Campus sent students with their Penn State peers from across the commonwealth to attend Advocate Penn State’s Capital Day in Harrisburg for the first time.

​Penn State University News • 18th March 2026

Finishing the marathon: How one Penn State student persevered to earn his degree | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus student Shamar Gordon loves to run. Mile by mile, he pushes through mental and physical fatigue in pursuit of conquering the road ahead. He may not always know what obstacles he'll face, but he keeps pushing, one step at a time.

​Penn State University News • 12th March 2026

Recognize alumni service members through Military Appreciation banners on campus | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Military Appreciation Committee and Penn State Alumni Association are now accepting applications for the 2026 alumni military banner display.

Penn State World Campus Alumni • 10th March 2026

40k Alumni Spotlight: Kelli Volkomer - Penn State World Campus Alumni

Two-time Penn State World Campus graduate Kelli Volkomer is using her Penn State education to make a difference in sustainability while investing in the future leaders of climate action.

Penn State World Campus Alumni News • 16th February 2026

40k Alumni Spotlight: Crystal Donlan - Penn State World Campus Alumni

Crystal Donlan is a strong believer in the power of education.
A self-described lifelong learner, Crystal pursued teaching as her career. When a medical diagnosis threatened her ability to teach, she turned to education.

Penn State World Campus News • 27th January 2026

Penn State World Campus ranks among U.S. News’ Best Online Programs for 2026 - Penn State World Campus

Penn State’s online education programs have once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings.At Penn State, online programs are offered through Penn State World Campus.

Penn State University News • 27th January 2026

Penn State featured in U.S. News’ 2026 ‘Best Online Programs’ rankings | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State’s online degree programs have again been recognized as among the best in Pennsylvania and the United States in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 “Best Online Programs” rankings, released today (Jan. 27).

​Penn State University News • 9th January 2026

Scenes from fall 2025 graduation weekend | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Many Penn State World Campus students traveled to the University Park campus for the fall 2025 commencement weekend, held Dec.19 to 21.

Penn State World Campus News • 7th January 2026

Scenes from fall 2025 graduation weekend - Penn State World Campus

Many Penn State World Campus students traveled to the University Park campus for the fall 2025 commencement weekend, held December 19 to 21.

Penn State World Campus News • 6th January 2026

Scenes from the fall 2025 Military Honor Cord ceremony - Penn State World Campus

Penn State World Campus students received military honor cords on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at a ceremony that recognizes learners who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.Graduates received their honor cords from Allan Sonsteby, executive director of the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory.

​Penn State University News • 16th December 2025

World Campus Online Faculty Development announces 2026 course catalog | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus Online Faculty Development is announcing its 2026 catalog of professional development courses, which includes 32 self-guided and instructor-led courses covering content accessibility, student advising, course design and more.

Penn State World Campus News • 15th December 2025

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

More than 1,400 Penn State World Campus students will graduate with their Penn State degrees at the close of the fall 2025 semester.The students’ academic achievements will be recognized during the University’s fall commencement ceremonies on December 21.

​Penn State University News • 3rd December 2025

Congratulations to the fall graduates of the Class of 2025 | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — More than 1,400 Penn State World Campus students will graduate with their Penn State degrees at the close of the fall 2025 semester.

​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.