Tuesday, April 06, 2010
When Eric Gayle began his first semester at Penn State York after graduating from Susquehannock High School in 1989, he realized he wasn't ready for college. After four years in the U.S. Navy, he re-enrolled at Penn State, but left again to take a job to support his family. A layoff prompted Gayle to try Penn State a third time. For his perseverance, Gayle has been honored with the 2010 Outstanding Adult Student Award. (more)
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Penn State Continuing and Distance Education, Student Affairs, and Undergraduate Admissions are hosting an information session for Penn State employees at the University Park campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in the HUB-Robeson Center Auditorium to provide information about using their Employee Tuition Reduction benefit to take Penn State courses. This benefit provides eligible faculty, staff and retirees with opportunities to take courses at reduced fees. Employees may bring their lunches to the event. (more)
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Adults thinking about going back to a Penn State campus to complete an undergraduate degree they started years earlier now have a new incentive. The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded $50,000 to Penn State Outreach for the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program. Beginning in spring 2009, 25 adult learners across the state who meet the scholarship requirements will each receive $2,000 toward tuition for one year. (more)
