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Two World Campus students dance at THON 2024

A group of Penn State World Campus students raised more than $17,000 during THON™, a Penn State student-run philanthropy.

The members of Penn State World Campus Benefitting THON raised $17,653. The organization also sent two students to dance during the 46-hour event held February 16–18 in the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University Park.

Danielle Ray, an online MBA student from Hershey, Pennsylvania, was the oldest dancer, at age 50, during the Penn State student-run dance marathon.

U.S. News ranks as a top institution for veterans

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus was ranked as a top provider of online degree programs for veterans in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs.

The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs for Veterans rankings included five portfolios of master’s degree programs offered by Penn State World Campus and its portfolio of bachelor’s degrees. This year’s edition evaluated more than 1,600 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Military Service Organization designated Student Veterans of America chapter | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State World Campus Military Service Organization (MSO) is now recognized as a Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter, which is a designation that can create new opportunities for online learners.

The MSO aims to connect military-affiliated learners with opportunities for social and intellectual growth during their online academic journeys.

Penn State World Campus programs ranked among nation’s best by U.S. News

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus’ comprehensive portfolio of online degree programs has been included in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” rankings, released today (Feb. 7).

According to U.S. News, the annual rankings recognize undergraduate and graduate degree programs primarily offered online in disciplines like business, education and engineering from among 1,600 online degree programs offered nationwide.

Penn State World Campus ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News

Penn State World Campus’s comprehensive portfolio of online degree programs has been included in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Program rankings.

The annual rankings, which were released February 7, recognize undergraduate and graduate degree programs primarily offered in disciplines like business, education, and engineering from among 1,600 degree programs offered nationwide. The list also includes rankings of the best programs for veterans.

Penn State’s online geospatial certificate program receives USGIF accreditation

Penn State has received industry accreditation for a certificate in its online geospatial portfolio.

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) recognized Penn State’s Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence Analytics, which is offered online in partnership with the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences through Penn State World Campus.

Online geospatial certificate program receives accreditation | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has received industry accreditation for a certificate in its online geospatial portfolio.

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) recognized Penn State’s Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence Analytics, which is offered online in partnership with the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences through Penn State World Campus.

Congratulations to the World Campus fall graduates | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — More than 1,200 Penn State World Campus students will graduate during the fall 2023 semester. With the final class of 2023, there are now more than 37,000 all-time Penn State World Campus graduates.

Students will receive their Penn State diplomas and graduate during Penn State’s commencement ceremonies on Dec. 16. Each semester, Penn State World Campus students can attend the commencement ceremony at the campus of their choosing.

Congratulations to the fall graduates of the Class of 2023

More than 1,200 Penn State World Campus students will graduate during the fall 2023 semester. With the final Class of 2023, there are now more than 37,000 all-time Penn State World Campus graduates.

Students will receive their Penn State diplomas and graduate during Penn State’s commencement ceremonies on December 16. Each semester, Penn State World Campus students can attend the commencement ceremony at a campus of their choosing.

World Campus celebrates military online learning | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Tim Kluska has had a successful career since graduating with a degree in finance from Penn State World Campus in 2018. After working at investment firm Vanguard for five years, he left his position to pursue a master of business administration at the Harvard Business School. He also received Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, which requires 300 hours of study each for three exams. He credits his Penn State education for helping him to prepare for these industry

Celebrating the opportunities and support available to military online learners

Tim Kluska has had a successful career since graduating with a degree in finance from Penn State World Campus in 2018. After working at investment firm Vanguard for five years, he left his position to pursue a Master of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He also received the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, which requires 300 hours of study each for three exams. He credits his Penn State education for helping him to prepare for these industry exams and his success.

Master’s degree in homeland security is key to success for World Campus alumna | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When Hannah Silverman was studying homeland security, she analyzed port security and medical evacuations during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2013.

As an active-duty officer in the Coast Guard, the topic of her capstone project was personal. She wanted to keep her peers and the public safe and healthy. Silverman presented her project to White House advisers and high-ranking Coast Guard Medical Command officials, an experience of which she never dreamed.

Penn State reflects on 2023 Military Appreciation Week | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State is reflecting on another successful Military Appreciation Week. The 12th annual celebration showcased military families through a series of University and community events Nov. 3-11.

The local community’s support is a vital element in the success of Military Appreciation Week. State College Borough recognized Military Appreciation Week at its Oct. 2 meeting, while the Centre County Commissioners proclaimed November as Military Appreciation Month at its Oct. 31

Penn State alumni recognized on field at Military Appreciation game | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Tryzbiak family traveled nine hours from Fort Knox, Kentucky, to attend the 2023 Penn State Military Appreciation football game on Oct. 28. Spouses Craig and Brittany are Penn State graduates and returned to Happy Valley with their three children, Ella, Ian and Annora (Annie) to be recognized for their service as a military family.
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