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…

Celebrating Penn State’s community of online learners

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State World Campus will celebrate its online learners this academic year with stories of their success and is inviting the University community to participate. Monday, September 15, is National Online Learning Day, and World Campus is using this observance to launch two series to spotlight its community of online learners.…

Penn State launches online master’s degree in computer science

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State is launching a new online Master of Computer Science degree program, designed for working professionals who are seeking advanced expertise in today’s most in-demand technologies. The Master of Computer Science program is a 30-credit degree program that offers the flexibility of online learning and focuses on areas such as…

Alumna finds a rewarding local career in sustainability

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Kate Robeson-Grubb grew up loving to read. Always curious, she said, she was driven to ask why and dissect every idea she encountered. The hunt led her to develop a broad set of interests and the realization that sustainability and policy touch every facet of people’s lives. “I really couldn’t decide…