Penn State partnership helps transform U.S. Army leaders
8/28/19
A partnership between Penn State and the U.S. Army has been helping to transform the way the military branch teaches its soldiers to be leaders since 2015.
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Air Force captain sees Penn State degree as pathway to working in GIS
8/22/19
Katie Meckler, a captain in the U.S. Air Force, helps pilots navigate the skies. She’s completed six deployments around the world and has moved across the country for a new assignment. And she still manages to carry a 4.0 GPA in her online master’s degree program at Penn State.
Alumnus, instructor on front lines of largest-ever HR resource planning system
5/8/19
First Lieutenant Francis Killeen, who earned a Master of Professional Studies in Information Sciences - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance through Penn State World Campus in 2016, currently serves with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. The Pennsylvania Army National Guard was selected to pilot the new human resources system that will utilize the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A).
Graduates turn to online learning to fulfill promises, complete degrees
5/2/19
Tiffany Abramson and Taylor Stevens will share their experiences as online learners during the Penn State World Campus Graduation Celebration on Friday, May 3, at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
Penn State's annual Military Appreciation Week to honor 'Greatest Generation'
4/19/19
Penn State will celebrate America’s “Greatest Generation” from Nov. 8 to 16 during the University’s annual Military Appreciation Week dedicated to honoring service members, veterans and military families. The University's annual military appreciation celebrations are the largest of their kind in the Big Ten and include a Veteran’s Day ceremony, speaker series and football game — when the Nittany Lions will face off against the Indiana Hoosiers on Nov. 16.
Active-duty service members' children to benefit from new partnership
1/30/19
In conjunction with the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, Cristin Hall, assistant professor of education (school psychology), has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity to revise policies, procedures and training to better address social-emotional and behavioral threats among students.
Marine Corps vet earns bachelor's degree online through Penn State World Campus
12/17/18
Marine Corps veteran Jessica Page graduated on Saturday, Dec. 15, with a bachelor’s degree in business that she pursued online through Penn State World Campus.
Air Force bomb squad veteran to serve as IST student marshal at commencement
12/12/18
After starting as a Penn State student nearly two decades ago, College of Information Sciences and Technology student marshal Jason Dohn is finally graduating with a bachelor’s degree in information sciences and technology and a minor in security and risk analysis. Dohn, who will earn his degree online through Penn State World Campus Dec. 15, first enrolled at Penn State New Kensington out of high school. He started taking classes in computer science, but then joined the Air Force following 9/11.
Veterans honored at annual luncheon at Penn State York
11/14/18
Penn State York honored its veterans on Friday, Nov. 9 with a luncheon and program that was open to the campus community. The event was sponsored by Penn State York’s student veterans’ group, Student Veterans of America (SVA), York Chapter.
Committed to education and service
11/12/18
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the College of Health and Human Development is sharing the stories of its students and alumni who balanced military service while earning their degrees, and how the experience has impacted their lives.
There's still time to donate to Santa for Soldiers
11/7/18
There’s still time to donate to Santa for Soldiers and brighten the holidays for soldiers serving in the military. Penn State York’s Blue and White Society (BWS) has once again joined forces with the Penn State York Alumni Society (PSYAS), and Mt. Rose Barberama for “Santa for Solders” (SFS). The groups are working together to collect items, now through Sunday, Nov. 11 for U.S. Army National Guard soldiers stationed in Afghanistan.
World Campus provides military students access to a dedicated support team
11/6/18
Penn State World Campus provides military students of all branches access to a dedicated military support team and military-exclusive services, including their own undergraduate academic advising team.
Marine Corps Reserve officer remains competitive through Penn State World Campus
11/2/18
As a Marine Corps officer stationed in North Carolina, Jesicca Chamberlin is pursuing a master of professional studies in homeland security through Penn State World Campus to advance her education and her career.
Penn State to host third annual Freedom 5k for PTSD run Nov. 11
11/1/18
The third annual Freedom 5k for PTSD run will be held on Sunday, Nov. 11, as part of Penn State’s Military Appreciation Week. The event raises money and awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder and honors the memory of Penn State alumnus and Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan in June 2005.
Centre County commissioners proclaim November as Military Appreciation Month
10/30/18
The Centre County commissioners proclaimed November 2018 as Military Appreciation Month in Centre County during their weekly meeting on Oct. 30, in coordination with Penn State’s Military Appreciation Week.