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From Corporate to Classroom
In the place I come from — my home country of India — the general mindset of people revolves around following a so-called straight path in life: one finishes school, pursues higher education, finds a decent job, gets married, and that is it. Although not a very modern outlook, it is quite profoundly ingrained and…
Newly Admitted Students Share Their Excitement
The excitement of receiving an acceptance letter or email is an unbeatable feeling. With Penn State World Campus, you can work toward your degree from anywhere, no matter what stage of your life you’re in — that’s also something to celebrate.
Employer Tips for an Unplanned Career Detour
You may be dealing with a variety of uncertainties relating to your career during this time of change due to COVID-19. If your professional plans have taken a new path, or if you are managing career stress at this time, read this advice from employers to learn how they might manage the situation. “I think…
Summer Wellness Spotlight: Mind & Body Connection
Maintaining your health and wellness is important throughout the year and especially relevant as we navigate COVID-19. Navigating multiple roles and responsibilities as a student, family member, friend, and professional can make it difficult to find time for your own self-care and well-being. This summer, we’ll be sharing themes each month that promote wellness. This…
Meet Julie, Co-Curricular Program Coordinator
Do you know what a co-curricular program is? These out-of-class experiences help enhance your educational journey at Penn State World Campus — and Student Affairs now has a dedicated coordinator to help ensure that you can make the most of all that we have to offer. Learn about Julie’s role and why these types of…
Meet Lori Lysiak, Librarian at Penn State Altoona
Penn State World Campus students have access to a wide variety of valuable library assets and services. Among the most helpful library resources are the librarians and research specialists. These staff members can assist students in finding information or materials they need for their courses. We recently chatted with Lori Lysiak, a reference and instruction librarian based at the Altoona campus. She shared details about her background and how students can enlist her help.
Alumni Perspective: John Johnson Jr.
The thought of pursuing higher education can be daunting, and online education can seem even more intimidating because it differs from the norm and what most people are used to. However, the opportunity to study on one’s own time while maintaining a career is a tremendous advantage when acquiring a degree online. John Johnson, a transportation…
Faculty Focus: Brian Redmond
We recently caught up with Brian Redmond, the director of the organizational leadership program at Penn State. Following are some details about Brian’s teaching experiences and what he has learned from Penn State World Campus students. Please tell us about your teaching background and how you got to your current position at Penn State. I…
Career Series: What can you do with a communications degree?
While effective communication skills are necessary for anyone entering the job market, a communications degree can set you apart as someone who has a solid foundation in the written and oral skills that are crucial to organizations in both the public and private sectors. If you are struggling to decide on a specific career, a…
Alumni Perspective: Jim Lawrence
Degree and graduation year: Associate Degree in Science in Business Administration, 2003. Current Hometown: Franklin Park, PA — a borough just north of Pittsburgh — where I am a councilman on my third term. What/where is your current career and workplace? I spent more than 40 years in the stainless steel and specialty alloy scrap…