Alumni News

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A husband and wife who went back to school after serving in the Army and starting a family will mark another major milestone together. In just a few days, Joel and Vanezza Rodriguez, of Winnebago, Illinois, will graduate from Penn State together with the same degree. They will travel from Illinois…

The Penn State World Campus Alumni Society is hosting its second Roar Where You Are scavenger hunt, which encourages participants to complete tasks and challenges from wherever they are.

More than 1,500 Penn State World Campus students will graduate during the spring 2025 semester. Penn State will celebrate the academic achievements of the latest Nittany Lion alumni during commencement ceremonies May 9–11. Each semester, Penn State World Campus students can request to attend an in-person commencement ceremony at a campus and graduate with their…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A Penn State College of Education alumna has been named National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Ashlie Crosson serves as an English and journalism teacher at Mifflin County High School in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, where she aims to prepare her students to navigate the…

Corey Wheeler just wanted to finish his bachelor’s degree. Instead, he found success as an online learner that led him to three degrees and big plans for the future.

Through the partnership with the USO, Penn State World Campus seeks to show how service members and veterans can get a Penn State degree online while supporting the organization’s mission.

Lauri Accardi earned a Penn State Online MBA in 2024 and is slated to earn another graduate degree by the end of 2025.

The Smart Track to Success program delivers scholarships, mentoring, and academic/life skill support to Penn State World Campus students. Be part of their journeys toward a Penn State degree.

This evening of networking and fun for Penn Staters everywhere takes place both online and at multiple locations.