If you ever wanted to take a glimpse at Beaver Stadium and its surrounding spots on the University Park campus, then you came to the right place! Take a look at Beaver Stadium, the Business Building, the Arboretum, and the Lewis Katz Law Building below. You can also check out some of our other tours…
We are pleased to announce that effective spring 2013, the College of Information Sciences and Technology will offer a new option in the Associate in Science in Information Sciences and Technology program at Penn State World Campus. If you are a current 2IST student or are considering pursuing your associate degree in IST this may…
Normally, my blogs are written with a tone that demonstrates my personality: lots of humor, fun and a dash of silliness. This blog post is a bit out of the norm, as I am somewhat stressed by a number of life events taking place all at once. That includes an impact on my educational goals…
Every semester, I have (by chance) selected courses that overlap somehow. For example, I once chose to take a forensics course the same semester I took a photography course. Little did I know that forensic science would help solidify lessons I was learning in photography—concepts such as aperture and shutter speed, depth of field and…
Welcome to the 2012 Disability Awareness Month “Diversability.” October is Disability Awareness Month at Penn State. The theme of the month is “Diversability,” which emphasizes the varying abilities and talents of people with disabilities. The intent of the Diversability events is to promote an atmosphere where individuals are comfortable discussing and exploring questions about accessibility,…
World Campus Blue & White Society member, Michael Sanchez was all smiles when he received a $500 gift card after winning the recent Blue & White Society Bookstore Sweepstakes. The Texas native was one of three lucky winners selected from more than 1,900 students that entered university-wide. After reading about the sweepstakes through his Penn…
At our most recent Student Town Hall event one of our polls tested your Penn State mascot knowledge. While some of you had obviously brushed up on your Penn State history, others didn’t seem too sure about the University’s first mascot—and no, we’re not talking the Lion. For most alumni and students, a Penn State…
Sink your teeth into the latest episode of PawCast as we discuss Penn State’s sweetest treat. Lee Stout, Penn State archivist and Berkey Creamery expert, joins us in the studio to share his knowledge on all things related to the Penn State Creamery. As author of the book Ice Cream U: The Story of the…
One of the main highlights of October at Penn State is Homecoming week, and this year the theme is “The Glory Echoes On.” While Homecoming is marked by a full week of activities, it all culminates in weekend long festivities, which include a football game, pep rally, and the largest student-run Homecoming parade in the…
After a succession of semesters, graduation is finally just around the corner. The experience so far has been really gratifying. I must admit that I can’t help but feel some nostalgia for everything that I have left behind, but having said that, the sentiment that prevails over the others is gratitude and appreciation for a…