Come celebrate the arts and connect with the Penn State community July 10 through 14! The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, fondly known as Arts Festival, is one of the highlights of summer in Happy Valley. Now in its 47th year, Arts Festival serves as an unofficial reunion weekend for Penn State alumni. Held…
Three World Campus students recently gained insight into the experience of going to law school by participating in a program offered each year at Penn State University Park. The students attended Penn State’s Explore Law, a week-long program hosted by Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law that explores the study of law, analysis lawyers use…
Do you struggle with test anxiety? Knowing the symptoms and learning to cope with it can benefit your test taking skills and the anxiety associated with it. Learn more about tackling test anxiety in a recent PawCast episode and by watching the video below.
In April 1901, Penn State’s alma mater was written by Fred Lewis Pattee, Professor of American Literature at the University. Prior to its creation, Penn State did not have a college song, and Pattee wanted one that would encourage spirit and loyalty. The lyrics were composed to the tune of “Lead On Me” by Cauviere,…
Stay organized is a priority for many World Campus students. Calendars quickly fill up, time disappears, and life keeps moving, making it difficult for students to stay organized. Between work, school, family, and other responsibilities, it is important to know what needs to be done, what is due, and where to be. We asked World…
April 22 is Earth Day in the United States, and we wanted to share about some of the exciting Penn State sustainability initiatives that strive to cut down on waste, increase recycling, and promote sustainable living. 1. “No Can Do” The “No Can Do” initiative has the ambitious goal of having zero waste on campus.…
World Campus student Wesley Willard was able to land a job that exceeded his expectations because of his pursuit of his bachelor’s degree through World Campus. We had a chance to catch up with the Labor and Employment Relations student about his experiences with Penn State and his plans for the future. How did you make…
Meghan T. Sullivan is a World Campus Law and Society major from Bluemont, Virginia who is an Olympic hopeful for the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton team. We recently had a chance to chat with her about her sport, school, and how she balances it all. What is skeleton and how did you get involved? I…
A recent snowfall gave the Penn State University Park campus a wintry look. As part of “A Walk Around Campus,” we bring you photos from this year’s snowy campus. Check out the slideshow below and on our Flickr page.
During our Town Hall event on January 22, Wayne Smutz, associate vice president for Academic Outreach and executive director of Penn State World Campus, answered questions from Penn State adult learners around the world at an event streamed live from the Hintz Family Alumni Center on the University Park campus. We received so many great…
