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​Penn State University News • 28th November 2023

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

Penn State World Campus News • 27th November 2023

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.

​Penn State University News • 20th November 2023

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 World Campus News • 17th November 2023

Master’s degree in homeland security is key to success for this alumna

When Hannah Silverman was studying homeland security, she analyzed port security and medical evacuations during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2013. The work for her capstone project ended up taking her to Washington, D.C.

​Penn State University News • 15th November 2023

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 University News • 2nd November 2023

World Campus celebrates science and technology programs | Penn State University

Melissa Lopez has a passion to protect the Earth. She wanted to turn this passion into a career, but as a working parent, she had to temporarily put her goal on hold. When she learned about the Bachelor of Science in Energy and Sustainability Policy offered online through Penn State, she decided it was time to pursue her goal again.

​Penn State University News • 2nd November 2023

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.

Penn State World Campus News • 30th October 2023

Penn State World Campus welcomes military service members to annual game

Penn State honored military service members and their families during its 2023 Military Appreciation Football Game on October 28. The game was presented by Penn State World Campus.

Penn State World Campus is home to more than 3,600 military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members, spouses, and dependents.

Penn State World Campus News • 26th October 2023

Celebrating online science and technology programs

Melissa Lopez has a passion for protecting the Earth. She wanted to turn this passion into a career, but as a working parent, she had to temporarily put her goal on hold.

When she learned about the Bachelor of Science in Energy and Sustainability Policy offered online through Penn State World Campus, she decided it was time to pursue her goal again.

​Penn State University News • 22nd October 2023

SmarterMeasure tool available to help World Campus students succeed | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Halfway through the semester, students may be searching for ways to overcome the difficulties they face in managing their time to complete their assignments or preparing for tests. A free resource available to Penn State World Campus students can help them with these challenges.

​Penn State University News • 20th October 2023

Community invited to Penn State Military Appreciation Week downtown events | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Join Penn State for a night at the movies during the University’s 2023 Military Appreciation Week.

The Penn State Military Appreciation Committee together with the State Theatre encourage the community to channel their inner Maverick and come out to watch “Top Gun – Maverick” on Nov. 3.

Penn State World Campus News • 19th October 2023

SmarterMeasure provides students with information to succeed

Halfway through the semester, students may be searching for ways to overcome the difficulties they face in managing their time to complete their assignments or preparing for tests. A free resource available to Penn State World Campus students can help them with these challenges.

SmarterMeasure is an online assessment tool designed to identify the strengths and weaknesses of an online learner.

​Penn State University News • 19th October 2023

World Campus hosts sixth Student Leadership Conference | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — More than 20 students attended the sixth Penn State World Campus Student Leadership Conference, held Oct. 15 and 16 at the University Park campus.

During the conference, students attended sessions about leadership, networked with their peers, and participated in a variety of on-campus activities. There also was a panel discussion of four Penn State World Campus alumni.

Penn State World Campus News • 18th October 2023

World Campus hosts annual Student Leadership Conference

More than 20 students attended the sixth Penn State World Campus Student Leadership Conference, which was held on October 15 and 16 on the Penn State University Park campus.

During the conference, students attended sessions about leadership, networked with their peers, and enjoyed in-person activities. There was also a panel discussion of four Penn State World Campus alumni.

​Penn State University News • 18th October 2023

World Campus students, alumni, staff celebrate during 2023 Homecoming | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus honored its third Homecoming Court with a celebration on the University Park campus of Penn State on Oct. 13.

Court members received bouquets of flowers and sashes during the ceremony held in the Outreach Building at University Park. The court is composed of current students, alumni, staff and faculty.

Penn State World Campus News • 17th October 2023

Students, alumni, staff celebrate during 2023 Homecoming

Penn State World Campus honored its third Homecoming Court with a celebration on the University Park campus of Penn State on October 13.

Court members received bouquets of flowers and sashes during the ceremony held in the Outreach Building at University Park. The court is composed of current students, alumni, staff, and faculty.

​Penn State University News • 2nd October 2023

U.S. Marine, psychology student recognized for her exceptional volunteer service | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A Penn State World Campus student who is a U.S. Marine was recently recognized for her exceptional volunteer service with a national award.

Sgt. Nhatalyne Bordes received the 2023 American Legion Marine Corps Spirit of Service Award at the American Legion National Convention in August. The award recognizes an active duty service member from each branch who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in their contributions to their community.

Penn State World Campus News • 2nd October 2023

Marine studying online recognized for volunteer service

A Penn State World Campus student who is a Marine was recently recognized for her exceptional volunteer service with a national award.

Sgt. Nhatalyne Bordes received the 2023 American Legion Marine Corps Spirit of Service Award at the American Legion National Convention in August. The award recognizes an active-duty service member from each branch who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in their contributions to their community.

Penn State World Campus News • 29th September 2023

New homeland security portfolio director named

The need for qualified security professionals is expanding at the local, state, and federal levels. Job openings for positions like information security analysts are projected to grow more than 30% faster than average over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

​Penn State University News • 28th September 2023

Penn State World Campus homeland security graduate program names new director | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has named a new chair of the graduate portfolio in homeland security that is exclusively offered online.

Emma Leonard Boyle is an associate professor of political science at Penn State Harrisburg, which administers the homeland security base program and has taught in the online program offered through Penn State World Campus.

​Penn State University News • 28th September 2023

World Campus student joins research team to publish marketing ethics paper | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A Penn State World Campus student authored a peer-reviewed article about marketing ethics in collaboration with Penn State business faculty members and a classmate from Penn State Hazleton.

Taylor Croy joined the research team in analyzing how often marketing ethics appear in ethical codes across several industries in professional national organizations within the United States. The group reviewed marketing ethics concepts and their benefits.

​Penn State University News • 28th September 2023

World Campus Student Leadership Conference to follow Homecoming festivities | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus will host its sixth annual leadership conference for students at the University Park campus in October.

Registration is open now for the 2023 Penn State World Campus Student Leadership Conference, which is scheduled for Oct. 15 and 16 in the HUB-Robeson Center at the University Park campus. The conference follows Penn State’s Homecoming festivities, including the Nittany Lions’ football game against the University of Massachusetts.

Penn State World Campus News • 25th September 2023

Student Leadership Conference to follow Homecoming festivities

Registration is open now for the 2023 Penn State World Campus Student Leadership Conference, which is scheduled for October 15 and 16 in the HUB-Robeson Center at the University Park campus. The conference follows Penn State’s Homecoming festivities, including the Nittany Lions’ football game against the University of Massachusetts.

Penn State World Campus News • 15th September 2023

Students and faculty members publish marketing ethics research article

A Penn State World Campus student recently published a peer-reviewed article about marketing ethics with the guidance of Penn State business faculty members.

The article was published in July in the Journal of Leadership, Accountability, and Ethics.

Taylor Croy was in the final semester of her associate degree in labor and human resources program when she enrolled in an online business administration course called BA 243: Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business.