Top Tips For De-Stressing
School work, jobs, parenting, cooking, cleaning, and so much more. We get it. Everyone has a lot on their plates right now and everything might be a little overwhelming. April is Stress Awareness Month, so now is a great time to focus on improving your mental health so you can be the best version of…
Time Management Resources for Parents Studying and Working from Home
Even under normal circumstances, Penn State World Campus students are expert jugglers, balancing families and work with school. Now that so many schools and daycares are closed as a result of coronavirus, online students who are parents or grandparents are unexpectedly caring for and homeschooling children, leaving less time for their own studies. We’ve compiled…
Addressing Penn State World Campus Student Concerns about Coronavirus
Out of an abundance of caution, Penn State has announced that all classes will be delivered remotely for the rest of the spring 2020 semester, due to the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As a student who is learning online through Penn State World Campus, this situation will affect you in different ways than students…
How to Secure Your Sensitive Information
Protecting personal and private information from identity theft and scams should be a top priority for everyone. And as an online student who spends a lot of time completing work electronically, it’s especially important for you to be diligent in keeping your information secure. We asked the Penn State World Campus HelpDesk — your 24/7…
Awarding Military Honor Cords
One action we take to recognize military students for their service is the awarding of military honor cords. Learn more about this recognition.
What Does an Embedded Librarian Do?
Many Penn State World Campus courses have an embedded librarian, but students may not be familiar with exactly what they do or how best to enlist their help. We asked Emily Mross, Business Librarian and Library Outreach Coordinator, Penn State Harrisburg Library, to share some insight.
Student Involvement Opportunities and Benefits
Several of our students recently participated in an online panel — hosted by Julie Fitzgerald, co-curricular program coordinator, and Karen Armstrong, career counselor — in which they shared insight into their experiences with clubs and organizations and why they feel student involvement is such a valuable part of the Penn State World Campus experience.
Get a Preview of the Virtual Book Club
The final book will be chosen next week, but we invite you to familiarize yourself with these “finalists.” We appreciate all of the feedback we received from students about which books they think are must-reads!
Meet Mary, Student Affairs Administrative Support Assistant
Mary Ohashi is a new member of the Penn State World Campus Student Affairs team, focusing on providing administrative support to all of the Student Affairs staff. Learn more about her background, experiences and why she’s so inspired by students learning online.
Using Interlibrary Loan to Request Library Materials from a Distance
Penn State students have access to a wealth of library resources, encompassing a wide range of materials in assorted formats. Many of these resources are available online, but physical copies of some materials can also be provided to students located in North America, even if they aren’t near a Penn State campus.