Feb. 11: Admissions Open House for high school students, families
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will host a free Admissions Open House for prospective students on Saturday, Feb. 11. (more)
Still Life
Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012
Spring commencement 2012 under way
Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together
Finals Week Spring Semester 2012
Children explore career options at University Park
Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium
Did They Get It Right? - RedTails
Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012
We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)
Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal
Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone
admissions
Military Admissions and Advising Team helps grow enrollments
As the nation marks National Military Appreciation Month in May, Penn State is reporting 40 percent growth in enrollments of active-duty military and veteran students in Penn State's World Campus for 2011, or 14 percent of all online enrollments. This trend is the result of Penn State's dedicated Military Admissions and Advising Team. (more)
Admissions open house for prospective students, families
Wednesday, April 11, 2012Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to discover the benefits of attending Penn State New Kensington at the spring open house at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 14. The event gives prospective students and families a chance to explore the University, meet with campus staff, faculty and alumni, and tour the campus with current students as hosts. Patty Brady, director of enrollment management, and the Admissions staff will talk about the admission process and student-aid opportunities. The open house is one of several programs in the spring and summer to acquaint prospective students with the campus and Penn State's wide variety of academic programs. To register for the event, call 724-334-LION or 888-968-PAWS. For more on admissions, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/Admissions online. (more)
March 31: Admissions open house for high school students, families
Tuesday, March 13, 2012Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will host a free Admissions Open House for prospective students on Saturday, March 31. (more)
Final 'Be a Student for a Day' for the spring semester
Tuesday, March 13, 2012High school students and adult learners have one more opportunity during the spring semester to get a glimpse of college life first-hand at Penn State New Kensington. The third and final "Be a Penn State Student for a Day" program is set from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28. Prospective students can sit in on college classes, interact with current students and take in the campus' atmosphere. Participants also will learn about admissions requirements and the financial-aid process. (more)
Abington hosts youth activist Wes Moore at 10th-grade college expo
Monday, March 05, 2012Acclaimed youth activist Wes Moore will be the keynote speaker at the Philadelphia Academies Inc. fourth annual College Expo for 10th graders on March 6 at Penn State Abington. (more)
Employee information session on tuition discount to be held Feb. 29
Penn State World Campus, Continuing Education, Student Affairs and Undergraduate Admissions are hosting an employee information session on the employee tuition discount and other college-related subjects from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, in Rooms 129A, B and C in the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus.
During this free session, University Park campus employees who are eligible for the University's tuition benefit, as well as their family members, are invited to stop by to talk with staff members from the sponsoring units about how they can use their education benefit. (more)
'Be a Student for a Day' set for New Kensington campus
Wednesday, February 08, 2012Get a glimpse of college life first-hand at the Penn State New Kensington campus from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, as a part of the "Be a Penn State Student for a Day" program. High school students and adult learners can sit in on college classes, interact with current students and take in the campus' atmosphere. Participants will learn about admissions requirements and the financial aid process. Attendees can enjoy a free lunch in Cafe 780. The next "Spend a Day" event is March 28. To reserve a spot, call 724-334-LION or 888-968-PAWS. For more on admissions events, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/Admissions/admevents.htm?cn11 online. (more)
Application Day set at New Kensington campus
Wednesday, February 01, 2012It is not too late to apply to Penn State New Kensington for the coming fall semester. The campus' admissions office is holding Application Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, for high school students and adult learners. The New Kensington admissions staff will be on-hand to guide prospective students through the application process. Those who complete the application and designate the New Kensington campus as their first choice will receive a waiver for the $50 application fee. Additionally, applicants to New Kensington may receive an admissions decision immediately if they bring a high school transcript and their SAT or ACT scores. Appointments are recommended, but not required. To reserve a spot, call 724-334-LION. For other admission events, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/Admissions/admevents.htm online. (more)
Sandy Feather named new director of enrollment management at PSWS
Sandy Feather has been promoted to director of enrollment management at Penn State Worthington Scranton.
Feather has been employed at Penn State Worthington Scranton since 2005. As associate director of enrollment management and admissions, she was responsible for establishing several new programs at the campus, such as Partners in Success, the Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Academy, and instituted program target marketing and middle school outreach efforts to enhance Worthington Scranton's overall student recruitment and retention goals. (more)