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Penn State launches new certificate in corporate innovation and entrepreneurship

6/27/17

A new online graduate certificate from Penn State can help aspiring business leaders learn how to implement the policies and practices needed to lead innovation at their companies.

Data analytics student brings century-old data to life, wins global contest

6/22/17

When Heather Myers registered for a data visualization course this past spring, she anticipated learning techniques and tools to depict large amounts of data. Little did she know she would receive global recognition from Tableau, a leader in business intelligence and analytics software. Her interactive map of Pennsylvania depicting the value of farms and amounts of livestock provides users with a glimpse into agricultural life in 1850.

Adult learner fulfills lifelong goal, shares experiences through online program

6/13/17

Christine Stallard, an adult learner in her 60s, fulfilled a nearly four-decades-long dream of obtaining a bachelor's degree through the online Energy and Sustainability Policy program.

Army captain balanced military training, deployment while completing his degree

5/5/17

Army Capt. Andy Duhon balanced his coursework with his military service and family as he earned his master’s degree through Penn State World Campus.

Grads to share how Penn State World Campus helped lead them to new careers

5/4/17

Christy Grim quit her job to take an internship she hoped would lead to a career in IT, and retired Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Fritz wanted to pursue his interest in sustainability. Both chose Penn State World Campus to learn the skills they needed to make career changes.

Lehigh Valley instructor saves her students over $8,000, authors free textbook

5/2/17

One Penn State Lehigh Valley faculty member is paving the way to put updated, free course materials into the hands of students by authoring Penn State’s first openly licensed Pressbooks digital textbook.

Penn State opens mapping course on FutureLearn MOOC platform

5/2/17

Penn State’s massive open online course “Maps and the Geospatial Revolution” will open May 8 on FutureLearn, the United Kingdom’s leading MOOC platform.

Penn State expands organization development portfolio with two new certificates

5/1/17

Penn State has added two new graduate certificates to its graduate program in organization development and change.

Guidance for merged course sections in Canvas

3/30/17

Faculty and staff who wish to create a merged course in Canvas, effective Monday, April 3, will be asked to verify that their reason for merging sections does not violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Direct access to ANGEL content ending in October

3/30/17

The last day faculty, staff and students can access ANGEL course content on their own will be Oct. 31, 2017. Beginning Nov. 1, access to ANGEL courses will be available by request on a first-come, first-served basis.

e-Learning Institute broadens focus, renamed Office of Digital Learning

3/29/17

In recognition of the increasing scope of digital learning, the College of Arts and Architecture’s e-Learning Institute will be renamed the Office of Digital Learning, effective April 1. Gary Chinn, director of the e-Learning Institute, will become assistant dean for digital learning.

Online certificate can help accounting professionals prepare for CPA exam

3/23/17

A new online graduate certificate in accounting from Penn State can help accountants work toward acquiring the credits they need to be licensed as a CPA.

Navy corpsman worked toward Penn State degree during Middle East deployment

3/22/17

Chief Petty Officer Kevin Hunt spent eight months aboard an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf helping keep pilots alive. He also completed coursework on his way toward a Penn State degree.

2017 Hendrick Conference to explore ways to promote adult learner success

3/22/17

An educational psychology expert will explore how to apply several universal principles for student success to adult learners during the keynote of the upcoming 2017 Hendrick Best Practices for Adult Learners Conference on May 9 at the University Park campus.

Penn State COIL accepting research grant funding proposals through May 12

3/20/17

Penn State COIL accepting proposals for its Research Initiation Grant program through May 12.

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