A degree changed everything for this graduate

Before she was an executive vice president and chief operating officer at one of Pennsylvania’s largest health systems, Megan Brosious was a manager with a vision—and a question: What if we could do this better? That question, posed during Brosious’s time as an operations manager at Geisinger, became the foundation of her capstone project when…

40k Alumni Spotlight: George Gouin

With more than 20 years of experience in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) industry, George Gouin has built a career defined by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to continuous growth. In early 2025, just over a year after earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA) online through Penn State World Campus, he was promoted…

40k Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Nia N. Maye

As part of Military Appreciation Week, we’re proud to spotlight Dr. Nia N. Maye, DrPH, MPH, MPM, a Penn State World Campus alumna and active-duty environmental health officer in the United States Navy. With more than two decades of military service, Dr. Maye exemplifies leadership, innovation, and impact. She pursued a master’s degree in project…

Recognize alumni service members through Military Appreciation banners

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Military Appreciation Committee is partnering with the Penn State Alumni Association to display banners on campus that honor alumni military service members and veterans. Twenty banners recognizing Penn State veterans and active-duty service members will adorn light poles along College Avenue at Penn State University Park during November.…

40k Alumni Spotlight: Krist Ricardo Matthew

Penn State World Campus alum Krist Ricardo Matthew is a veteran, energy adviser, and owner of Sustainable Home Solutions, a business that helps homeowners maximize energy efficiency and reduce costs. As a working adult, Matthew wanted to advance his career and decided to go back to school. He enrolled in classes at local colleges, but…

40k Alumni Spotlight: Cait Donovan

Cait Donovan, a 2023 Penn State World Campus graduate, is a keynote speaker, author, and podcaster. She is the co-host of “FRIED. The Burnout Podcast,” which shares stories and strategies of healing from burnout and rebuilding lives.  Before earning a Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health online through Penn State World Campus, Donovan worked as…

Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State launches new regional centers

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Through Invent Penn State’s statewide LaunchBox & Innovation Network, the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Penn State has established new regional access points in the western and eastern regions of the state. This strategic effort ensures that entrepreneurial resources are more locally accessible than ever for veterans, active-duty service members,…

Penn State World Campus designated as Guard-Friendly School

Penn State World Campus has once again been recognized for its commitment to making higher education more accessible and supporting the academic success of Pennsylvania National Guard members. The Pennsylvania National Guard Associations (PNGAS) has designated Penn State World Campus as a Guard-Friendly School. PNGAS is dedicated to supporting the nearly 20,000 members and more…