Events
Did you know that volunteering can be good for your health? A study by the Corporation for National & Community Service found that people who volunteer have lower mortality rates, improved functional abilities, and reduced rates of depression. And of course, volunteering is also good for the people and organizations you decide to serve. There are more…
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to share an idea: challenge yourself to discover at least three new things about this rich, beautiful, complex culture. Whether you’re already familiar with these topics or learning about them for the first time, you are sure to broaden your perspective and find inspiration beyond what you…
Plan ahead to make sure you’ll be ready to graduate and celebrate with Penn State World Campus.
Do you know about the many resources, clubs, and organizations available to you as a World Campus student? Following are a few of our activities and resources for you to explore.
National Suicide Prevention Week begins on Sunday, September 10, 2017. According to the World Health Organization, more than 800,000 people die by suicide each year, and many more make a suicide attempt. Support from loved ones and the community at large can have a significant impact for those who may be vulnerable or struggling. This…
Rohit Anand was one of the student speakers at the Penn State World Campus Graduation Celebration for summer semester. (Watch the livestream of the event here.) Here are his remarks from that event, detailing his journey and acknowledging those who played a pivotal role in helping him to earn his Master’s Degree in Enterprise Architecture.…
Thomas Fritz was one of the student speakers at the Penn State World Campus graduation celebration event for spring semester in May. Here are his remarks from the event: Good evening World Campus classmates, families, and friends. My name is Thomas Fritz and I am graduating from Penn State World Campus with a Master of…
The votes are in, and the results have been tallied for the summer 2013 “Share a Piece of Your World (Campus)” photo event! And the top-voted photos are… Family and Pets Third place: Zunair Fayaz (My daughter Zenith enjoying her pool this summer.) and Faiza Mohid (My 2-year-old son Raem. He was modelling for his…
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…
We received an overwhelming number of submissions in our “Share a Piece of Your World (Campus)” photo event. Now let the voting begin! Voting will remain open between Monday, June 17 and Friday, June 28. Each category is broken up into a separate blog post, so be sure to visit each post to vote for…