First student to graduate from spatial data science master’s program

Every summer, there are reports of sharks lurking off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Karen Dedinsky, a graduate student at Penn State, was wondering if she could use publicly available data about the sharks to predict where they might show up. She took on that project, creating statistical models and geographic visualizations for the…

15 years of small courses, student opportunities for criminal justice program

More than 700 students have completed the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program through Penn State World Campus since it was first offered 15 years ago. Online education was still relatively new when the program began in 2006, and not everyone was sure that taking the program online made sense, said Shaun Gabbidon, distinguished…

There now have been 30,000 all-time graduates from Penn State World Campus

This fall’s commencement at Penn State marks a significant milestone for Penn State World Campus: the graduation of more than 30,000 students since it formed in 1998. On Saturday, December 18, during the University’s fall commencement exercises, Penn State awarded degrees to 1,499 graduates who pursued their education through World Campus. It is the largest…

Graduation by the numbers: Fall 2021

When Jace Edwards returned to college five years ago, the prospect of graduating seemed like a daunting task. This weekend, though, he will achieve his goal of graduating from college. More than a year ago, Karen Dedinsky started taking graduate courses instead of hitting the job market during the COVID pandemic. This weekend, she will…

Inaugural recipient of Amy Dietz Student Advocacy Award selected

Miriam Pallard, a graduate student in the School of Labor and Employment Relations, has been selected as the inaugural Amy Dietz Student Advocacy Award recipient. Pallard is pursuing her Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER) through Penn State World Campus. The Amy Dietz Student Advocacy Award recognizes a World Campus student…

Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society marks milestone anniversary

When Ariel Hinojos returned to college, she wanted to learn about the legal and criminal justice systems and prepare for law school. Hinojos said Penn State’s Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society was the perfect fit. The degree, which is offered online through Penn State World Campus in partnership with the Penn State College of the…