Alumni Q&A: Hospital Safety Administrator Charlotte Roy

While pursuing her master’s degree online in Homeland Security through Penn State World Campus, Charlotte Roy worked full-time as the hospital emergency manager at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. She was working in the hospital emergency operations center during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and the experience, she says, changed how many people…

Lifelong Learner, Military Wife, and Proud Penn State Alum

Lissa Liverman graduated in the summer 2013 semester with her bachelor’s degree in business through Penn State World Campus. We were excited to meet her in person during our Graduation Celebration! We also talked with her afterwards to learn about her overall experience as a World Campus student. Why did you choose Penn State World…

World Campus student receives $20,000 STEM scholarship

Written by Kevin Horne, student intern in Outreach News and Communications Alicia McCormick always wanted a Penn State degree, but with two young children, a husband and a part-time job in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, that dream seemed unrealistic. But with the help of Penn State World Campus and a scholarship from the STEM Career Advancement Project…

Meet Dr. Daad Rizk, Financial Literacy Coordinator

Dr. Daad Rizk is Penn State’s financial literacy coordinator. With extensive higher education experience in financial aid, business management and as a university bursar, Daad brings a wealth of knowledge to Penn State, where she hopes to help students better meet their education expenses and prepare for the future through improved financial literacy. Before coming…

Meet New Instructor Thomas Argondizza

This summer, Thomas Argondizza will be teaching his first World Campus course, INSYS 100: World Technologies and Learning. We talked with Thomas recently to learn about his international teaching experiences, his passion for teaching, and what he loves to do when he’s not teaching. Tell us what students will find exciting about your course this…

Seven Foundational Values for Being a Successful Online Student

I will be graduating in May of this year, so I have been reflecting a lot on recent accomplishments while excitedly anticipating future opportunities. While I am still uncertain what I will be doing there is no question in how I will approach whatever it is I do. Here are some of the central values that I have come…

Attend a Federal Employment Webinar

Are you interested in an internship or career in federal government? To get good advice on beginning a career in federal service register for the free Pathways to Federal Employment webinar on Wednesday, February 13. The Pathways Programs work to offer federal internships and careers for students and recent graduates and provide training and career…

Attend a HRER Final Project Presentation

Students in the MPS in HRER program must complete a research project in their final capstone course, HRER 894. As a way to showcase their excellent work, the top students in the class are asked to present their final project to an online audience of prospective and current students. This presentation by one of our…

Getting Ready for a New Semester

I am getting ready to hit the books again after a summer break filled with glorious family celebrations and plenty of sleep. Those of us taking summer courses have just a few short weeks in which to prepare while others are eagerly or anxiously anticipating their first World Campus classes. With less than a month…

Memorable Milestones

I asked for this opportunity to submit an article about graduation and here’s why – I almost did not attend my own May graduation. So, to borrow a late-night TV tradition, here is my list of the top five reasons why you should not miss your Penn State graduation weekend. Feel free to prioritize or…