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Ivan Concepcion, Master of Finance student

Master of Finance program challenges senior manager to think ahead, be creative

11/7/18

After 20 years of experience climbing the corporate ladder, Ivan Concepcion, a corporate assistant controller, finds himself back in school, pursuing a master’s degree in finance. With an impressive resume, Concepcion enrolled in the program not to seek a raise or a promotion, but rather to provide value to his company.

Wade Saunders

Army Reserve captain boosts civilian career through World Campus education

10/31/18

For Army Reserve Capt. Wade Saunders, Penn State was at the cornerstone of his transition to the next step of his civilian career. After enlisting in the Army at 18, earning a bachelor of science degree in computer science, working in multiple sectors of industry, and then joining the Army Reserve, Saunders found himself wanting to build on his career foundation by pursuing a higher degree while maintaining his dedication to the military.

Jennifer Tatum - U.S. Air Force

Former teacher pursues homeland security degree from nearly 4,000 miles away

10/31/18

U.S. Air Force cyber transport technician Jennifer Tatum has experienced quite a shift in her career. A former head teacher, Tatum quickly realized that teaching was not for her and wanted to explore a new career path. That’s when she joined the military and started working in computer networking. She is currently working to advance her skillset in the field by pursuing a master of professional studies in homeland security, with an option in information security and forensics, through Penn State World Campus.

Kelly Wolgast

Q&A with Kelly Wolgast: From Army nurse to assistant dean at Penn State

10/29/18

As Penn State celebrates Military Appreciation Week by honoring 100 years of women officially serving in the U.S. armed forces, Kelly Wolgast, assistant dean for online education and outreach in the College of Nursing and a Penn State alumna, shares her experiences as an Army nurse and her path back to the University after retiring from the military.

Neferteri Strickland headshot

Pursuing a cybersecurity degree from deployment

10/29/18

Neferteri Strickland was born into the military and has made a career of it. She grew up with two parents in the military and is currently a second lieutenant in the Pennsylvania National Guard. And now she’s getting her master’s degree online from Penn State in the hope of advancing her career.

Resources available to students, employees affected by natural disasters

10/18/18

University officials are continuing to reach out to students and employees who are from the areas impacted by recent natural disasters — such as Hurricanes Florence and Michael in the U.S., Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines and Hong Kong, and the Oct. 13 earthquake in Indonesia — and offering to connect them to Penn State’s student support services.

McCombie military appreciation

Military, CIA officers to share experiences as women in male-dominated fields

10/17/18

Marine Corps Maj. Paige Kennedy and former CIA case officer Shannon McCombie, both Penn State alumnae, will headline a seminar and Q&A session from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Penn State’s University Park campus to discuss their experiences as women who have paved the way in historically male-dominated fields.

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