On Thursday, November 8, Project Runway star Tim Gunn spoke to Penn State students as a part of Penn State’s Distinguished Speakers Series. World Campus students had exclusive access to the live stream of the event. Two World Campus admission counselors, Laura Anderson and Carli Donovan, had the chance to attend Tim Gunn’s talk, and…
In my experience as a student at Penn State, the University Libraries have played a major role in assisting with my coursework. Living outside the United States, and not being able to visit any of its physical campuses, I first thought that accessing the library would certainly be a complicated process. I later found that…
With the Thanksgiving holiday only a day away, I am thankful to share that on Thursday, Penn State’s accreditation was reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). With the news of the lifted ‘warning,’ Penn State President Rodney Erickson shared, “While the excellence of our educational programs was never in question, it…
Last week we introduced you to Kaleigh Miller, Director of Communications for the World Campus chapter of the Blue & White Society. In today’s post you will have the opportunity to get to know Director of Membership, Julie Patosky. Julie, who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in community and economic development, serves in a…
Coach Coquese Washington says, “As a head coach, your to-do list is more about providing framework, providing vision, providing direction.” Find out just how Coach Washington provides framework, vision, and direction for the young ladies on the Penn State women’s basketball squad in the latest episode of PawCast. The engaging Coach Washington discusses leading the…
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…
Hello everyone, I am back with my latest video blog post. This month I want to talk about how important and beneficial online study groups can be for your World Campus education. Just because we don’t meet in a traditional classroom, doesn’t mean we can’t have study group sessions. It has helped me this semester…
It’s hoops madness in the latest episode of PawCast. From “hanger basketball” to Big Ten championships—the leader of the Lady Lions, Coquese Washington, shares it all! Listen as she joins us in the studio to chat about her experience coaching the nationally ranked Penn State women’s basketball team. Coach Washington talks about her time with…
Next semester will mark the end of my journey toward a bachelor’s degree. When registering for classes for the spring, I saw the opportunity to get credits for doing an internship related to my major. Naturally, this peaked my interest and I began to wonder if finding an internship would help me, not only in…
Fall is a beautiful time on the University Park campus. The leaves are changing, the weather is getting colder, and it’s getting darker sooner. Join us as we tour campus during this incredible season.
