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Veteran's Memorial Design

DuBois Veterans Club plans, seeks support for campus memorial

2/23/18

Members of the Penn State DuBois Veterans Club are seeking support for the creation and installation of a memorial on campus to honor all students, past, present and future, who serve or have served in the armed forces. The granite, keystone-shaped stone will feature the seals of all five branches of the U.S. military, as well as an inscription memorializing student veterans of the campus.

William 'Whitey' Thomas, Penn State football player and WWI soldier

All-Sports Museum to exhibit 'Field to Front: Nittany Lions at War, 1917-1919'

4/20/17

The Penn State All-Sports Museum has announced the opening of a new exhibit titled "Field to Front: Nittany Lions at War, 1917-1919." The exhibit, free and open to the public, is located in the museum’s upstairs changing exhibition space and will open April 23 and run through April 2018. Timed to coincide with the American centennial of World War I, the exhibit chronicles the contributions of Nittany Lion lettermen during the conflict.

veterans lounge

Grand opening of Student Veterans Lounge at Penn State Berks slated for Jan. 13

1/13/17

Walking onto a college campus after leaving the military can be an uncomfortable experience for student veterans. To help remedy this issue, Penn State Berks has dedicated space for an Adult and Veterans Lounge on campus to help veterans feel more connected on campus. The grand opening will be held on Jan. 13 with a brief ceremony beginning at 9:15 a.m. in Room 325 of the Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building.

Dan Sparks, president of the Student Veterans Association at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, displays a $1,000 check for a chapter grant his organization recently received from Student Veterans of America.

Fayette campus veterans group receives $1,000 grant

1/3/17

Dan Sparks, president of the Student Veterans Association (SVA) of Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, got an early Christmas present Dec. 5, when he received an email from the Student Veterans of America informing him that his chapter had received a $1,000 grant.

Eugene McFeely

McFeely named first senior director for Veterans Affairs and Services

10/20/16

Penn State announced Oct. 20, that Col. Eugene L. McFeely has been named the University’s first senior director for Veterans Affairs and Services. He will begin in his role in January. In his new position, McFeely will provide overall leadership in the development, planning, execution and coordination of services and programs to optimize and meet the needs of Penn State’s community of veteran students. He will report to the Office of the President through Vice President for Administration Thomas G. Poole.

Erik Orient

‘Transition is the Mission’ helps veterans make the most of time at Penn State

8/23/16

Making the transition to college can be daunting for any student, but for military veterans it can be particularly challenging. A new class, being piloted at University Park this semester, helps student veterans maximize their time at Penn State academically, professionally and personally. The course, Education 100, is open to all student veterans.

Red, white and blue honor cords

Penn State to celebrate graduates' academic, military success with honor cords

3/28/16

Penn State will for the first time recognize graduating students for their academic achievement or military service with honor cords at spring 2016 commencement ceremonies across the University. The academic honor cords and military cords will be provided to eligible students to wear over their graduation gowns during the ceremonies.

SpringOpenHouse2016

Penn State York spring open house, offer reception set for April 2

3/3/16

Picture yourself at Penn State York and plan to attend the Penn State York Spring Open House and Offer Reception from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 at the campus. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. Meet faculty, staff and students; tour the campus; and discover more about Penn State right here in York. The open house is free and open to the public, and lunch will be provided.

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