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Military Appreciation — Penn State University News • 18th November 2024

Penn State reflects on 2024 Military Appreciation Week | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State is reflecting on another successful Military Appreciation Week. The 13th annual celebration recognized and honored active-duty service members, veterans and the military community through a series of University and community events held Nov. 11-17. This year’s event highlighted those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action (POW/MIA).

​Penn State News • 12th November 2024

Military Times ranks Penn State World Campus as top-5 institution in US for 2024 | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus has again been recognized among the top 5 educational institutions for veterans in the country, including No. 1 in Pennsylvania. Military Times ranked Penn State World Campus at No. 5 in the "Primarily Online Education Category" of the 2024 “Best for Vets: Colleges” list.

Penn State World Campus News • 12th November 2024

Military Times ranks Penn State World Campus as top-5 institution in U.S. - Penn State World Campus

Penn State World Campus has again been recognized among the top 5 educational institutions for veterans in the country, including No. 1 in Pennsylvania.Military Times ranked Penn State World Campus No. 5 in the Primarily Online Education Category of the 2024 “Best for Vets: Colleges” list.

​Penn State University News • 11th November 2024

Motivation and commitment guide this World Campus grad’s journey | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Army veteran Eddie Brown never thought he’d earn a college degree. He joined the Army in 2003, shortly after Operation Iraqi Freedom began, serving for eight years and deploying to the Middle East three times. The circumstances never worked for him to go back to school to get his bachelor’s degree.

Penn State World Campus News • 8th November 2024

Motivation and commitment guide this World Campus grad’s journey - Penn State World Campus

Army veteran Eddie Brown never thought he’d earn a college degree. He joined the Army in 2003, shortly after Operation Iraqi Freedom began, serving for eight years and deploying to the Middle East three times. The circumstances never worked for him to go back to school to get his bachelor’s degree.

Penn State World Campus News • 26th October 2024

Penn State Online MBA students make sure their friend doesn’t miss Homecoming | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Online MBA students Devon Love, Reggie Oliver and Emmanuel Sarella became fast friends when they met in the summer of 2023.

Penn State World Campus News • 24th October 2024

Penn State Online MBA students make sure their friend doesn’t miss homecoming - Penn State World Campus

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Online MBA students Devon Love, Reggie Oliver, and Emmanuel Sarella became fast friends when they met in the summer of 2023.

​Penn State University News • 18th October 2024

Students invited to virtual leadership and success conference | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus is hosting a virtual leadership summit this month and invites students from across the University to attend. The summit is designed to engage students and assist in their personal, academic, and leadership development.

Penn State World Campus News • 18th October 2024

Students invited to virtual leadership and success conference - Penn State World Campus

Penn State World Campus is hosting a virtual leadership summit this month and invites students from across the University to attend.Registration is open now for the 2024 Thrive Student Leadership and Success Summit, which will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 29 on the virtual platform Whova.

​Penn State University News • 16th October 2024

Grad earns full-time position through Pennsylvania state department program | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A Penn State World Campus graduate is one of Pennsylvania’s newest auditors after earning a position through an intern-to-hire program. Lindsay Mitchell earned a bachelor of science in accounting in May 2024. Today, Mitchell works in the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General.

Penn State World Campus • 14th October 2024

Accounting grad earns full-time position through PA state department program - Penn State World Campus

A Penn State World Campus graduate is one of Pennsylvania’s newest auditors after earning a position through an intern-to-hire program.Lindsay Mitchell earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting through Penn State World Campus in May 2024.

​Penn State University News • 2nd October 2024

World Campus community celebrates Homecoming | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus students, alumni, staff and faculty celebrated Penn State's 2024 Homecoming during the week of Sept. 22–28.
The World Campus student-run Homecoming committee organized a variety of virtual and in-person events at the University Park campus.

Penn State World Campus News • 30th September 2024

World Campus community celebrates Homecoming - Penn State World Campus

Penn State World Campus students, alumni, staff, and faculty celebrated Penn State's 2024 Homecoming during the week of September 22–28.The World Campus student-run Homecoming committee organized a variety of virtual and in-person events at the University Park campus.

Military Appreciation — Penn State University News • 25th September 2024

Centre County family honors brother, missing-in-action service members | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State recognized and honored those who were Prisoners of War and those who are still Missing in Action service members and their families during the Nittany Lions’ Military Appreciation football game on Sept. 21.

​Penn State University News • 24th September 2024

Penn State recognizes, honors military service members at annual football game | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State recognized and honored those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action during its 2024 Military Appreciation Football Game on Sept. 21.

Penn State World Campus News • 23rd September 2024

Penn State recognizes, honors service members at annual game - Penn State World Campus

Penn State recognized and honored those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action during its 2024 Military Appreciation Football Game on September 21.

​Penn State University News • 23rd September 2024

World Campus community invited to attend Penn State Homecoming events | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus students, alumni, staff and faculty can participate in a variety of events during Penn State’s 2024 Homecoming celebration during the week of Sept. 22-28.

Penn State World Campus News • 23rd September 2024

World Campus community invited to attend homecoming events - Penn State World Campus

Penn State World Campus students, alumni, staff, and faculty can participate in a variety of events during Penn State’s 2024 Homecoming celebration during the week of September 22–28.

​Penn State University News • 15th September 2024

Penn State World Campus recognizes National Online Learning Day | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Maria Rovers wears many hats — mother, wife, advocate, supporter, and online learner. Serving others is important to Rovers, and earning a bachelor’s degree is a step in her devotion to her family and community, she said.

Penn State World Campus News • 13th September 2024

Online education opens opportunities for learners like Maria - Penn State World Campus

Maria Rovers wears many hats — mother, wife, advocate, supporter, and online learner. Serving others is important to Rovers, and earning a bachelor’s degree is a step in her devotion to her family and community.

​Penn State University News • 15th August 2024

Twelve soldiers graduate with master’s degrees through Army partnership | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Sgt. Maj. Michelle Tyson joined the military because her father, grandfather and many of her uncles served.

“I wanted to follow in their footsteps and serve my country,” she said.

Tyson has served 25 years in the U.S. Army and recently became a Penn State grad while continuing her service.

Penn State World Campus News • 14th August 2024

12 soldiers graduate with master's degrees through Army partnership - Penn State World Campus

Sgt. Maj. Michelle Tyson joined the military because her father, grandfather, and many of her uncles served.

“I wanted to follow in their footsteps and serve my country,” she said.

Tyson has served 25 years in the U.S. Army and recently became a Penn State grad while continuing her service.

She is one of twelve Army sergeants major who received their master’s degrees in education during the summer commencement through a fellowship program with the U.S. Army and Penn State World Campus..

​Penn State University News • 6th August 2024

Community invited to submit ‘profiles of service’ to recognize service members | Penn State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State community members who serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces are invited to submit a profile of service for an opportunity to be featured online and in the community. 

The profiles are a part of the University’s 13th annual Military Appreciation Celebration, which features festivities and events including a home football game and tailgate on Sept. 21, as well as Military Appreciation Week later in the fall, Nov. 11-17.

Penn State World Campus News • 2nd August 2024

2024 Murphy Award honors Air Force veteran - Penn State World Campus

A U.S. Air Force veteran who is a Penn State World Campus student has received this year’s Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the geospatial intelligence community.

The 2024 honoree is Christopher Ramos, who served for 10 years in the U.S. Air Force working in special operations weather forecasting. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Spatial Data Science online through Penn State World Campus."