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International student brings academic, athletic acumen to campus

12/5/12

After two years studying computer science at Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Ashutosh Pandey is completing an Information Sciences and Technology degree at Penn State New Kensington. He travelled 8,000 miles to his first class.

Pandey is a native of Mumbai, India, and one of a group of international students matriculating at the campus this semester. They hail from China, Ghana and Uganda, as well as India. Internationals are a growing segment of Penn State's student population and the New Kensington campus is doing its part in bringing in quality students from foreign countries. In the past year, the campus increased it enrollment from one international student to six.

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Abington international conversation partners make world of difference

11/27/12

The Penn State Abington students - a dozen native English speakers and 12 new international undergraduates - were clearly apprehensive about being paired up for the mandatory assignment. A palpable sense of "otherness," an unseen divide, permeated the classroom at the first group meeting of the International Conversation Partners Project, according to Roxanna Senyshyn.

But six weeks made a world of difference. At their final group meeting, the boundaries had dissolved. The sounds of easy conversation permeated the classroom as the students traded stories about celebrating first Halloweens, experiencing Superstorm Sandy and discovering the pleasures of frozen yogurt.

"The students initially saw lots of differences among themselves, but now they see the similarities," said Senyshyn, senior lecturer in ESL (English as a Second Language)/English, and Communication Arts and Sciences, said.

Affordable Care Act will set new health care waiver standards

11/13/12

Beginning spring 2013 international students must meet new waiver standards when purchasing health insurance other than the Penn State student health insurance plan. The new waiver standards have been instituted to comply with Affordable Care Act (ACA) legislation that will become effective in 2013 and 2014.
"The new insurance standards are meant to help ensure adequate levels of health care and avoid costly medical bills for international students studying here at Penn State," says Karen Kline, student insurance manager at University Health Services (UHS). "These standards will, among other things, cover students at a higher level for injury, illness and prescriptions."

Penn State attracts record number of international students

11/13/12

Penn State is ranked 12th in the nation for its international student enrollment, the University's highest ranking ever, contributing to a national all-time high in international educational exchange, according to the Institute of International Education's annual Open Doors report released Nov. 12. Penn State had a total of 6,075 international students enrolled at University Park and 6,621 University-wide, accounting for more than $187 million in economic impact on the state of Pennsylvania in tuition, fees and living expenses, according to NASFA: Association of International Educators, annual Economic Impact Statement. Penn State edged out the University of Pennsylvania for the first time and leads the state in attracting international students.

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Korean criminologist studies comparative law at Penn State

8/7/12

From his early years of reading detective novels like Sherlock Holmes, Penn State Law student Joon Tae Lim has been interested in the study of crime and crime prevention. So, when the Korean National Police University was established in Yongin, South Korea during his high school years, Lim decided to attend the academy which launched his life-long career in the field.

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Penn State Law LL.M. student writes guide for takeovers in Panama

4/10/12

Since joining Penn State Law in 2011, LL.M. student Allan Binns has become a published author. His book, "La Oferta Publica de Adquisicion en Panama" was released in December and he is already planning a sequel. This book, which translates to "Tender Offers in Panama: Study for Lawyers and Investors," explains the main aspects of tender offers, which is one of the mechanisms by which an investor (either an individual or another corporation) can take control or ownership of a corporation listed on a stock exchange.

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Penn State Law students compete in inaugural LL.M. moot competition

2/28/12

Two teams of Penn State Law students will compete in the first International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition specifically created for master of laws (LL.M.) students on March 9 and 10 in Washington, D.C. The competition, held at Washington College of Law, focuses on the study of international arbitration for the resolution of international business and investment disputes.

Penn State Global Programs supports Japan, ensures student well-being

3/18/11

The University Office of Global Programs (UOGP) expressed deep concern on behalf of the entire Penn State community for the victims of the massive earthquake in Japan and resulting tsunamis and nuclear power plant damages. UOGP is working with officials in Japan and at the University to ensure that every effort is made to provide assistance to Japanese students on campus and Penn State students studying in Japan, and to fundraising efforts to send relief to those affected by the disaster. As of March 17, all 17 Penn State students studying in Japan, or scheduled to study in Japan, have been accounted for and are either already home or making their way back to the United States.

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University-wide enrollment up slightly for 2010

10/21/10

As a fifth straight year of record applications and official 2010 enrollment figures indicate, Penn State remains one of the most popular flagship institutions of higher education, for undergraduate, graduate, online, law and medical students. While enrollment remains stable at University Park, as planned, several Commonwealth Campuses and the World Campus have experienced notable increases that have contributed to a total University enrollment of 95,833 students.

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International students come to Penn State Fayette for higher learning

9/30/10

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus welcomed five new international students to the campus this fall, bringing a total of nine students from around the world. The new students include Xing Gao from Beijing, China; Sul Gi "Athena" Han from Seoul, South Korea; Malavika "Monica" Mathur from Bangkok, Thailand; Anisha Nayak from Kuwait City, Kuwait; and Mingxun Wang from China.

Winners announced for international library experience contest

5/10/10

Library Learning Services, a unit within the University Libraries, wants to get to know library users with international library experience. Understanding different library systems and users' experiences with them help to develop appropriate programs. As an incentive, Library Learning Services sponsored an International Library Experience Contest with cash prizes.

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International student brings academic, athletic acumen to campus

12/5/12

After two years studying computer science at Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Ashutosh Pandey is completing an Information Sciences and Technology degree at Penn State New Kensington. He travelled 8,000 miles to his first class.

Pandey is a native of Mumbai, India, and one of a group of international students matriculating at the campus this semester. They hail from China, Ghana and Uganda, as well as India. Internationals are a growing segment of Penn State's student population and the New Kensington campus is doing its part in bringing in quality students from foreign countries. In the past year, the campus increased it enrollment from one international student to six.

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Abington international conversation partners make world of difference

11/27/12

The Penn State Abington students - a dozen native English speakers and 12 new international undergraduates - were clearly apprehensive about being paired up for the mandatory assignment. A palpable sense of "otherness," an unseen divide, permeated the classroom at the first group meeting of the International Conversation Partners Project, according to Roxanna Senyshyn.

But six weeks made a world of difference. At their final group meeting, the boundaries had dissolved. The sounds of easy conversation permeated the classroom as the students traded stories about celebrating first Halloweens, experiencing Superstorm Sandy and discovering the pleasures of frozen yogurt.

"The students initially saw lots of differences among themselves, but now they see the similarities," said Senyshyn, senior lecturer in ESL (English as a Second Language)/English, and Communication Arts and Sciences, said.

Affordable Care Act will set new health care waiver standards

11/13/12

Beginning spring 2013 international students must meet new waiver standards when purchasing health insurance other than the Penn State student health insurance plan. The new waiver standards have been instituted to comply with Affordable Care Act (ACA) legislation that will become effective in 2013 and 2014.
"The new insurance standards are meant to help ensure adequate levels of health care and avoid costly medical bills for international students studying here at Penn State," says Karen Kline, student insurance manager at University Health Services (UHS). "These standards will, among other things, cover students at a higher level for injury, illness and prescriptions."

Penn State attracts record number of international students

11/13/12

Penn State is ranked 12th in the nation for its international student enrollment, the University's highest ranking ever, contributing to a national all-time high in international educational exchange, according to the Institute of International Education's annual Open Doors report released Nov. 12. Penn State had a total of 6,075 international students enrolled at University Park and 6,621 University-wide, accounting for more than $187 million in economic impact on the state of Pennsylvania in tuition, fees and living expenses, according to NASFA: Association of International Educators, annual Economic Impact Statement. Penn State edged out the University of Pennsylvania for the first time and leads the state in attracting international students.

Untitled

Korean criminologist studies comparative law at Penn State

8/7/12

From his early years of reading detective novels like Sherlock Holmes, Penn State Law student Joon Tae Lim has been interested in the study of crime and crime prevention. So, when the Korean National Police University was established in Yongin, South Korea during his high school years, Lim decided to attend the academy which launched his life-long career in the field.

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Penn State Law LL.M. student writes guide for takeovers in Panama

4/10/12

Since joining Penn State Law in 2011, LL.M. student Allan Binns has become a published author. His book, "La Oferta Publica de Adquisicion en Panama" was released in December and he is already planning a sequel. This book, which translates to "Tender Offers in Panama: Study for Lawyers and Investors," explains the main aspects of tender offers, which is one of the mechanisms by which an investor (either an individual or another corporation) can take control or ownership of a corporation listed on a stock exchange.

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Penn State Law students compete in inaugural LL.M. moot competition

2/28/12

Two teams of Penn State Law students will compete in the first International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition specifically created for master of laws (LL.M.) students on March 9 and 10 in Washington, D.C. The competition, held at Washington College of Law, focuses on the study of international arbitration for the resolution of international business and investment disputes.

Penn State Global Programs supports Japan, ensures student well-being

3/18/11

The University Office of Global Programs (UOGP) expressed deep concern on behalf of the entire Penn State community for the victims of the massive earthquake in Japan and resulting tsunamis and nuclear power plant damages. UOGP is working with officials in Japan and at the University to ensure that every effort is made to provide assistance to Japanese students on campus and Penn State students studying in Japan, and to fundraising efforts to send relief to those affected by the disaster. As of March 17, all 17 Penn State students studying in Japan, or scheduled to study in Japan, have been accounted for and are either already home or making their way back to the United States.

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University-wide enrollment up slightly for 2010

10/21/10

As a fifth straight year of record applications and official 2010 enrollment figures indicate, Penn State remains one of the most popular flagship institutions of higher education, for undergraduate, graduate, online, law and medical students. While enrollment remains stable at University Park, as planned, several Commonwealth Campuses and the World Campus have experienced notable increases that have contributed to a total University enrollment of 95,833 students.

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International students come to Penn State Fayette for higher learning

9/30/10

Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus welcomed five new international students to the campus this fall, bringing a total of nine students from around the world. The new students include Xing Gao from Beijing, China; Sul Gi "Athena" Han from Seoul, South Korea; Malavika "Monica" Mathur from Bangkok, Thailand; Anisha Nayak from Kuwait City, Kuwait; and Mingxun Wang from China.

Winners announced for international library experience contest

5/10/10

Library Learning Services, a unit within the University Libraries, wants to get to know library users with international library experience. Understanding different library systems and users' experiences with them help to develop appropriate programs. As an incentive, Library Learning Services sponsored an International Library Experience Contest with cash prizes.