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Alumni Perspective: Melissa Hein
Melissa Hein says that Penn State has impacted her career in a phenomenal way–find out how in this blog post!
Career Series: What Does a Project Manager Do?
When scrolling through the extensive list of degrees and certificates available today, you may stumble across project management programs and wonder what this subject entails. Project management is an exciting, yet ambiguous field of study. While it seems like the title is quite transparent and easily explained, a project manager plays a complex role within…
Alumni Perspective: Cathy Stout
We recently spoke with Cathy Stout, a graduate of Penn State World Campus, about how earning her degree helped her advance in her career. Keep reading to learn more about her position at University Health Services (UHS): Degree and Graduation Year: Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security – Public Health Preparedness Option, 2015 Current…
Alumni Perspective: Ryan Kinkade
We recently spoke with Ryan Kinkade, a Penn State World Campus alum, who shared how earning a degree helped him advance his career. Keep reading to learn more about Ryan’s career path and how his degree has made an impact on his position: Degree and graduation year: Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology,…
A Day in the Life of Penn State World Campus Student Chris Moore
Chris Moore is a Penn State World Campus student and shares his experiences with taking courses and managing his personal life. Major: Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations Courses taken per term: 1 Hours spent on program per week: 8–10 hours Current home town: Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada Distance from University…
Meet Jennifer Toof, Assistant Director of Student Affairs
Jennifer Toof recently joined the Penn State World Campus team as assistant director of Student Affairs. We chatted with her to learn more about her role and how she will help support students. Tell us about your background. I have worked in Student Affairs for eight years. Prior to joining World Campus, I was involved in…
Dealing with Stress: Helpful Resources and Strategies
For many of us, stress seems to be an inevitable part of daily life. Working adult students can have many sources of stress, particularly at certain times such as during final exams or when life events create anxiety. Signs of stress The first step in dealing with stress is recognizing that you are stressed in…
Graduation Celebration Speaker: Suleman Braimah
Suleman Braimah spent the past two years working to earn his master’s degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations through Penn State World Campus. Initially starting the program while living in Nigeria, he overcame considerable logistical challenges and juggled many work/family responsibilities to complete his studies. On August 13, 2016, Suleman achieved his goal and…
Links We Love: July 8, 2016
Here are our favorite links from the week: 1. Penn State serves up some deliciousness on Pinterest with a new ‘Tailgating Board.’ 2. Always late? Here are seven helpful tips to start being on time. 3. Learn the power of the network, with the Penn State Alumni Association. 4. Admissions Counselor, Matt Miller, teaches us how to make the…
Leaders and Managers: Architects and Builders
“Leaders are the architects and managers are the builders.” – John Mariotti Many people confuse the differences between leadership and management. Often, both terms are lumped together based on someone’s position or title within an organization. But, here’s what I’ve learned about leadership and management from my experiences in the workplace and in my organizational…