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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.
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