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Penn State University News • 12th May 2023

World Campus student achieves educational goals while living abroad | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State student Morgan Blake grew up a self-described military brat. Her father served in the Army, leading to multiple moves and living outside of the United States. She now lives with her own family in Germany, where her husband is stationed with the U.S. Air Force.

After homeschooling her son during the pandemic, Blake decided education was something she could do for herself, too.

Penn State World Campus News • 8th May 2023

Military spouse creates own success in online learning

Morgan Blake grew up a self-described military brat. Her father served in the Army, leading to multiple moves and living outside of the United States. She now lives with her own family in Germany, where her husband is stationed with the U.S. Air Force.

After homeschooling her son during the pandemic, Blake decided education was something she could do for herself, too.

Blake enrolled at Penn State World Campus and is pursuing her education as a military spouse.

Penn State World Campus News • 8th May 2023

Military spouse creates own success in online learning

Morgan Blake grew up a self-described military brat. Her father served in the Army, leading to multiple moves and living outside of the United States. She now lives with her own family in Germany, where her husband is stationed with the U.S. Air Force.

After homeschooling her son during the pandemic, Blake decided education was something she could do for herself, too.

Blake enrolled at Penn State World Campus and is pursuing her education as a military spouse.

Penn State University News • 5th May 2023

Doctor of Education program now available online | Penn State University

Penn State is now accepting applications for a new online doctoral degree program in education that focuses on helping students to influence and shape the future of education.

The Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) can be completed in as few as 36 credits. This program aims to prepare those who want to work in leadership roles that shape the future of education, counseling, and human services.

Penn State World Campus News • 5th May 2023

Doctor of Education joins online academic portfolio

Penn State World Campus is now accepting applications for a new doctoral degree program in education that focuses on helping students to influence and shape the future of education.

The Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) can be completed in as few as 36 credits. This program aims to prepare those who want to work in leadership roles that shape the future of education, counseling, and human services.

Penn State University News • 21st April 2023

Celebrating Penn State’s online education programs | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Jeni Kocher Zerphy, a K–5 gifted support teacher, is one of many adult learners who chose a graduate degree in education offered online through Penn State World Campus to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. She said her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program coursework has opened up new ways for to connect with her students. She often finds herself sharing what she herself is learning about with her students.

Penn State World Campus News • 20th April 2023

Celebrating online education programs

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction course work has opened up new ways for Jeni Kocher Zerphy, a K–5 gifted support teacher, to connect with her students.

She often finds herself sharing what she is learning about with her students.

“I know I can take whatever I learn from studying and apply it immediately,” she said. “We have made connections together.”

Penn State World Campus News • 12th April 2023

New functional data analytics program blends disciplines

As the importance of data operations continues to grow, professionals who are fluent in data analytics are more and more in demand. Positions in the data analysis field are expected to grow 36% between 2021 and 2031, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Penn State University News • 11th April 2023

Penn State adds new online program in functional data analytics | Penn State University

As the importance of data operations continues to grow, professionals who are fluent in data analytics are more and more in demand. Positions in the data analysis field are expected to grow 36% between 2021 and 2031, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Penn State University News • 11th April 2023

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

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Seventeen Penn State students will travel to Croatia for a nearly week-long immersive experience this month as part of their graduate course work in human resources and employment relations (HRER).

Ten Penn State World Campus and seven University Park students enrolled in HRER 897 Comparative Employment Relations will travel from all over the United States and Canada to meet in Zagreb, Croatia. The trip runs from April 16 to 21.

Penn State World Campus News • 11th April 2023

Students to travel to Croatia for international learning experience

Ten Penn State World Campus students will travel to Croatia for a nearly week-long immersive experience this month as part of their graduate course work in human resources and employment relations (HRER).

In total, 17 students from Penn State World Campus and University Park enrolled in HRER 897: Comparative Employment Relations – Croatia and the United States will travel from all over the United States and Canada to meet in Zagreb, Croatia. The trip runs from April 16 to 21.

Penn State University News • 3rd April 2023

World Campus Sustainability Club calls community to action through new initiative | Penn State University

Club president Mattea Derr is a student in the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Management and Policy program. She decided to pursue additional education after spending six years working and volunteering in Philadelphia.

“Being a part of the community and giving back socially through community engagement volunteer opportunities and giving back environmentally through participation in a local community garden started me on this path of sustainability,” she said.

Penn State World Campus News • 3rd April 2023

Sustainability Club calls community to action through new initiative

The Sustainability Club at Penn State World Campus is hosting a spring volunteering initiative for the entire Penn State community.

“Local Lion Heroes” encourages the Penn State community to volunteer in a way that supports sustainable development to honor Earth Day on April 22. Penn Staters can participate from anywhere in the world by volunteering in their local communities.

Penn State World Campus News • 27th February 2023

Project and supply chain management program now offered online

Penn State World Campus is offering a new online undergraduate degree that focuses on project and supply chain management. The new program comes as demand for jobs in this field is forecast to increase significantly in the next eight years.

The Bachelor of Science in Project and Supply Chain Management is a 120-credit program that provides students with skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects, programs, and supply chains.

Penn State University News • 24th February 2023

Penn State adds new online program in project and supply chain management | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus is offering a new online undergraduate degree that focuses on project and supply chain management. The new program comes as demand for jobs in this field is forecast to increase significantly in the next eight years.

The Bachelor of Science in Project and Supply Chain Management is a 120-credit program that provides students with skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects, programs, and supply chains.

Penn State University News • 22nd February 2023

Penn State World Campus celebrates first two THON dancers | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus is celebrating its first two dancers to participate in THON, a Penn State student-run philanthropy.

Brayden Caraynoff-Huber, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science student with a minor in history, and Danielle Ray, a Master of Business Administration student, stood for a cause during the 46-hour dance marathon at the Bryce Jordan Center February 17–19.

Penn State University News • 22nd February 2023

Penn State celebrates online communications programs | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Nate Abdo wanted to gain more knowledge in communications to change his career path. He hadn’t worked in the industry for about 10 years, so he sought an online education to enhance his skills while still being able to balance his full-time job and his family.

He found success thanks to a master’s degree in communications that he earned online from Penn State.

Abdo graduated in 2022 and now serves as a senior manager at a technology company.

Penn State World Campus News • 21st February 2023

World Campus celebrates first two THON dancers

Penn State World Campus is celebrating its first two dancers to participate in THON™, a Penn State student-run philanthropy.

Brayden Caraynoff-Huber, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science student with a minor in history, and Danielle Ray, a Master of Business Administration student, stood for a cause during the 46-hour dance marathon at the Bryce Jordan Center on February 17–19.

Penn State World Campus News • 20th February 2023

Celebrating online communications programs

Nate Abdo wanted to gain more knowledge in communications to change his career path. He hadn’t worked in the industry for about 10 years, so he sought an online education to enhance his skills while still being able to balance his full-time job and his family.

He found success thanks to a master’s degree in communications that he earned online from Penn State.

Abdo graduated in 2022 and now serves as a senior manager at a technology company.

Penn State World Campus News • 25th January 2023

Psychology major receives scholarship for service to African American community

A Penn State World Campus student received a Penn State scholarship for her service to the African American community.

Tamara Aharon, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology student, is one of the recipients of the 2023 Fannie Lou Hamer – W.E.B. DuBois Service Scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded each year to full-time, degree-seeking Penn State students who are excellent scholars and actively engaged in service to the African American community.