Penn State World Campus sending two dancers to THON™

Penn State World Campus will have two of its online learners participating as dancers in THON™ when the annual Penn State student-run event takes place from February 16 to 18. Erica Armstrong is an undergraduate World Campus psychology student who will make the trip from her home in Saskatchewan, Canada, to the University Park campus…

U.S. News ranks Penn State World Campus as a top institution for veterans

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus was ranked as a top provider of online degree programs for veterans in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs. The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs for Veterans rankings included five portfolios of master’s degree programs offered by…

Penn State World Campus programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News

Penn State World Campus’s comprehensive portfolio of online degree programs has been included in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Program rankings. The annual rankings, which were released February 7, recognize undergraduate and graduate degree programs primarily offered in disciplines like business, education, and engineering from among 1,600 degree programs offered nationwide.…

Military Service Organization designated Student Veterans of America chapter

The Penn State World Campus Military Service Organization (MSO) is now recognized as a Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter, which is a designation that can create new opportunities for online learners. The MSO aims to connect military-affiliated learners with opportunities for social and intellectual growth during their online academic journeys. The group is open…

New partnership expands access to higher education for adult learners

Penn State World Campus is now part of a national network of colleges and universities that are committed to improving access to affordable, high-quality college education for adult learners. Penn State World Campus, which offers more than 175 Penn State degree and certificate programs online, is partnering with EdAssist by Bright Horizons, a leading provider…

Student attends UN climate change conference in Dubai

A Penn State World Campus student attended the United Nations’ conference on climate change in Dubai late in 2023 and is inspired to do her part to take action in her community. Olivia McMahon, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, was part of the Penn State delegation at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 28th annual…

IST, World Campus alumnus remains an active Penn Stater

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Mark Poblete has donned many Penn State hats. He was a residential undergraduate student and an online graduate student. He participated in an array of Penn State organizations and now, as an alumnus, serves as a leader, volunteer, and financial supporter of the University. In a recent conversation, Poblete reflected on…

IST, Smeal alumnus reflects on his World Campus experience

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Ask Corey Wheeler to describe himself, and he’ll tell you he’s a solutions architect, a business and technology strategist, a future corporate leader, and a proud Penn Stater. From 2017 to 2020, Wheeler was a full-time undergraduate student in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), earning a…

The number of all-time alumni surpasses 37,000

The number of students who have earned their Penn State degree online through Penn State World Campus now exceeds the 37,000 mark. As of Penn State’s fall 2023 graduation in December, there are now 37,178 all-time graduates who have completed their degrees from among the more than 175 programs that are offered online. The number…