Monday, September 16, 2019
Nicholas Lacey, a first-year student studying geography at Penn State, has received the Ashok K. Moza Foundation Scholarship.
The 2019 United States Veterans Scholarship Ride will take place April 27, beginning at 11:15 a.m. at the State College American Legion on Pine Hall Road. The Pennsylvania Chapter of the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club is organizing the ride in support of the Penn State World Campus Veterans Education and Advancement Fund (VEAF). Organizers are asking for a donation of $15 per person to the VEAF. A barbecue and entertainment will be provided at the State College American Legion at the conclusion of the ride.
Returning to civilian life can be challenging for veterans. While there are many programs and services aimed at helping them readjust, some veterans do not take advantage of these supportive resources. A Penn State-led research team examined factors that are associated with program non-use among veterans who recently left active duty service.
Penn State World Campus is again the most recognized institution in U.S. News' 2019 Best Online Programs rankings.
Penn State has joined 30 other higher education institutions in a commitment to graduating more military veterans as a part of the American Talent Initiative.
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.
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.
Penn State Harrisburg recognizes Janice Markey, a veteran and 2010 Penn State Harrisburg graduate of the MBA program. Markey shared her story about how the military has influenced her life.
Military Times recently announced its "Best for Vets: Colleges 2019" rankings, and Penn State Berks ranked as one of the five best colleges for service members, military veterans and their families in Pennsylvania.
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.
After serving in the U.S. Marines, Chandler Godinez embraces the flexibility, opportunities and support offered by Penn State.
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.
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.
Bryan Anderson — an Army veteran and triple amputee — will share his story of perseverance when he visits Penn State as a featured Military Appreciation Week speaker Nov. 5.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 Shirley Hendrick Award, which recognizes a Penn State employee whose efforts have significantly contributed to the University’s efforts to serve adult learners.