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Returning to Nittany Lion shrine caps this online graduate's Penn State journey | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A recent Penn State graduate got to re-create a special moment she shared with her mom more than two decades ago.

For years, Megh McCane-Howard has had a photograph on her refrigerator, taken by her mother, of her at a Nittany Lion shrine on one of Penn State’s campuses. McCane-Howard and her mom were visiting colleges in the 1990s, and they stopped at a campus for a photo op. Her mom thought Penn State would be a great place for her, said McCane-Howard.
Penn State World Campus News •

Returning to Nittany Lion Shrine caps this grad’s Penn State journey

A recent graduate got to re-create a special Penn State moment she shared with her mom more than two decades ago.

For years, Megh McCane-Howard has had a picture taken by her mother on her refrigerator of her at a Nittany Lion Shrine at one of Penn State’s campuses. McCane-Howard and her mom were visiting colleges in the 1990s, and they stopped at a campus for a photo op. Her mom thought Penn State would be a great place for her.
Penn State World Campus News •

Alumna gained confidence, connection from her Penn State education

Deciding to go back to college can be difficult for working adults for both personal and professional reasons. For Jody Ream, college wasn’t something she really thought could be an option until her early 40s. She had a successful decades-long career in pharmaceuticals, but something was missing and she wanted more.

Ream went from starting college as an adult to earning not only associate and bachelor’s degrees but also a master’s degree.
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World Campus students recognized with University awards | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — More than 90 Penn State World Campus students received Penn State awards recognizing them for their outstanding academic achievement.

A total of 91 World Campus undergraduate students were among the 862 Penn State students who received the President Sparks Award, the President Walker Award, or the Evan Pugh Scholar Award for the 2023–24 academic year. The awards are given out each year, and students are invited to a recognition ceremony on the University Park campus.
Penn State World Campus News •

Amazon partnership paves career path for alumnus

When the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted Joseph Bourdon’s first year of college, he began working at an Amazon warehouse in his hometown of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to do something different.

Bourdon still wanted to continue his education but didn’t want to leave his position at Amazon to go back to school.

He chose to get his degree online, through Penn State World Campus, and his tuition was fully funded through the Amazon Career Choice initiative.
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Penn State World Campus alum earned degree through Amazon Career Choice partnership | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted Joseph Bourdon’s first year of college, he began working at an Amazon warehouse in his hometown of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to do something different, he said.

Bourdon still wanted to continue his education but didn’t want to leave his position at Amazon to go back to school. He chose to get his degree online, through Penn State World Campus, and his tuition was fully funded through the Amazon Career Choice initiative.
Penn State World Campus News •

Undergraduate students receive University awards for academic excellence

More than 90 Penn State World Campus students received Penn State awards recognizing them for their outstanding academic achievement.

A total of 91 World Campus undergraduate students were among the 862 Penn State students who received the President Sparks Award, the President Walker Award, or the Evan Pugh Scholar Award for the 2023–24 academic year. The awards are given out each year, and students are invited to a recognition ceremony on the University Park campus.
Penn State World Campus News •

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.
Penn State World Campus News •

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.
​Penn State University News •

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.
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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 News •

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 World Campus •

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.
​Penn State University News •

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.
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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.
Penn State World Campus News •

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.
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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 •

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.
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