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World Campus student receives $20,000 STEM scholarship
Written by Kevin Horne, student intern in Outreach News and Communications Alicia McCormick always wanted a Penn State degree, but with two young children, a husband and a part-time job in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, that dream seemed unrealistic. But with the help of Penn State World Campus and a scholarship from the STEM Career Advancement Project…
Meet Dr. Daad Rizk, Financial Literacy Coordinator
Dr. Daad Rizk is Penn State’s financial literacy coordinator. With extensive higher education experience in financial aid, business management and as a university bursar, Daad brings a wealth of knowledge to Penn State, where she hopes to help students better meet their education expenses and prepare for the future through improved financial literacy. Before coming…
Meet New Instructor Thomas Argondizza
This summer, Thomas Argondizza will be teaching his first World Campus course, INSYS 100: World Technologies and Learning. We talked with Thomas recently to learn about his international teaching experiences, his passion for teaching, and what he loves to do when he’s not teaching. Tell us what students will find exciting about your course this…
Seven Foundational Values for Being a Successful Online Student
I will be graduating in May of this year, so I have been reflecting a lot on recent accomplishments while excitedly anticipating future opportunities. While I am still uncertain what I will be doing there is no question in how I will approach whatever it is I do. Here are some of the central values that I have come…
Attend a Federal Employment Webinar
Are you interested in an internship or career in federal government? To get good advice on beginning a career in federal service register for the free Pathways to Federal Employment webinar on Wednesday, February 13. The Pathways Programs work to offer federal internships and careers for students and recent graduates and provide training and career…
Attend a HRER Final Project Presentation
Students in the MPS in HRER program must complete a research project in their final capstone course, HRER 894. As a way to showcase their excellent work, the top students in the class are asked to present their final project to an online audience of prospective and current students. This presentation by one of our…
Meet Kaleigh Miller, Blue & White Society Executive Board Member
A few months ago, students in the World Campus chapter of the Blue & White Society elected into office their 2012-2013 executive board. Over the next few weeks you can get to know the members of the board as they share a little about themselves and their goals for the Blue & White Society in…
Getting Ready for a New Semester
I am getting ready to hit the books again after a summer break filled with glorious family celebrations and plenty of sleep. Those of us taking summer courses have just a few short weeks in which to prepare while others are eagerly or anxiously anticipating their first World Campus classes. With less than a month…
Memorable Milestones
I asked for this opportunity to submit an article about graduation and here’s why – I almost did not attend my own May graduation. So, to borrow a late-night TV tradition, here is my list of the top five reasons why you should not miss your Penn State graduation weekend. Feel free to prioritize or…
Meet John Haley of Student Enrollment Services!
Meet John Haley, a member of the Student Enrollment Services team at Penn State World Campus since January 2011. Originally from southern Ohio, John has lived and worked in such places as Australia and Hong Kong. We are lucky to have him at World Campus! John’s Role Here at World Campus In Student Enrollment Services,…