Sep 25, 2019 | Military Appreciation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A partnership between Penn State and the U.S. Army has been helping to transform the way the military branch teaches its soldiers to be leaders since 2015. Nearly 80 Army sergeants major have graduated with a master’s of education in lifelong...
Sep 12, 2019 | Military Appreciation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State will host its annual 24-hour Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, on Old Main lawn on the University Park campus. In the event of severe weather, the event will be moved inside...
Sep 4, 2019 | Military Appreciation
This year’s Military Appreciation Week at Penn State will celebrate the “Greatest Generation” with events to be scheduled from Nov. 8 through the Military Appreciation football game on Nov. 16. Penn State Today would like to join in this celebration by spotlighting...
Aug 22, 2019 | Military Appreciation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When it was first enacted on June 22, 1944, near the end of the Second World War, the GI Bill changed the lives of veterans by giving them many benefits, including a tuition-free education. As the 75th anniversary of the GI bill approaches, this...
Aug 14, 2019 | Military Appreciation
Penn State has a longstanding and proud tradition of serving the men and women of our military through education benefits, resources, support and more. This year’s Military Appreciation Week from Nov. 8 to 16 will honor America’s “Greatest...
Aug 2, 2019 | Military Appreciation
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Active duty, Guard and Reserve military, veterans, and Fallen and Gold Star families will soon be able to apply online for complimentary tickets to the Penn State-Indiana football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, as part of the Seats for...
Jun 6, 2019 | Military Appreciation
Penn State has a longstanding and proud tradition of serving the men and women of our military through education benefits, resources, support and more. This year’s Military Appreciation Week from Nov. 8 to 16 will honor America’s “Greatest...
Apr 19, 2019 | Military Appreciation
Military Appreciation celebrations and football game to take place in November UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State will celebrate America’s “Greatest Generation” during the University’s annual military appreciation events, which include the eighth annual Military...
Nov 13, 2018 | Military Appreciation
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the College of Health and Human Development is sharing the stories of its students and alumni who balanced military service while earning their degrees, and how the experience has impacted their lives. IMAGE: Penn State Taylor Sapp served as...
Nov 13, 2018 | Military Appreciation
Penn State welcomed and honored Military Veterans at events held on the University Park campus the morning of Nov. 12. Jesse Hamilton, a trumpet player in the Penn State Blue Band, performed Taps at the conclusion of a Veterans Day ceremony held at Old Main on...
Nov 12, 2018 | Military Appreciation
November 11, 2018 On Veterans Day, Penn State President Eric Barron thanks past and current military members and discusses the University’s longstanding commitment to service members and their families. Along with year-round educational resources and support, Penn...
Nov 8, 2018 | Military Appreciation
November 06, 2018 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — On Nov. 12, the Penn State Student Veteran Organization will host a Veterans Day Ceremony from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on the front steps of Old Main at University Park campus to honor and thank all who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces....
Nov 5, 2018 | Military Appreciation
November 01, 2018 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The third annual Freedom 5k for PTSD run will be held on Sunday, Nov. 11, as part of Penn State’s Military Appreciation Week. The Freedom 5k for PTSD — organized by the Penn State Aerospace Studies Student Organization — will...
Nov 5, 2018 | Military Appreciation
November 01, 2018 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — On Friday, Nov. 2, State College Borough will host a Military Appreciation First Friday event in partnership with Penn State. The event, which coincides with the University’s Military Appreciation Week, will take place in...
Nov 1, 2018 | Military Appreciation
October 30, 2018 Penn State has a longstanding and proud tradition of serving the men and women of our military through education benefits, resources, support and more. As part of Penn State’s ongoing military appreciation, we offer the following story about the...
