Recognition - Penn State World Campus Alumni

World Campus alumni are recognized for their talents and impact by Penn State, by employers, by professional bodies, and by their communities.

University Awards - World Campus alumni are recognized for their service and dedication to the University in a number of ways.

Fischer Family Award - The Fischer Family Award of Distinction recognizes extraordinary impact and generosity in advancing the mission of Penn State World Campus.

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Honors Beyond Penn State - Get inspired by your fellow alumni’s achievements and honors. And share your own!

Success Stories

40k Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Lynette Kuhn

September 2, 2026September 21, 2026 • by Roxanne Shiels

Lynette Kuhn knows what it’s like to want an education but not have a realistic path back to school. When she found she could earn her bachelor’s degree online, it was the beginning of a transformation. Kuhn’s path to that moment started in cosmetology. She built a career in the trade and found a new…

40k Alumni Spotlight: Robert Nelson

July 8, 2026September 21, 2026 • by Mike Dawson

Dr. Robert Nelson enrolled in a Penn State graduate program while serving full-time in the Army. What followed — for him, and for thousands of soldiers — was extraordinary.

40k Alumni Spotlight: Joe Thompson IV

June 22, 2026September 21, 2026 • by Mike Dawson

Joe Thompson IV has applied what he learned through his Penn State education to climate action across two states and three continents.