The THRIVE Student Leadership &amp; Success Summit is open to all Penn State students and is a virtual professional development opportunity designed to empower and inspire attendees.
The summit will offer students the opportunity to enhance skills and knowledge through interactive breakout sessions, engaging keynote presentations, and valuable networking opportunities.
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Penn State World Campus Student Affairs is hosting an interactive panel on Nov. 8 in recognition of First Generation College Celebration Day.

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First Generation Student Panel | Penn State University

Penn State World Campus Student Affairs is hosting an interactive panel on Nov. 8 in recognition of First Generation College Celebration Day.

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First Generation Student Panel

Celebrate Native American History Month by joining a Q&amp;A Session with three guests from the Speakers of Singing Winds on Nov. 13.

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The Speakers of Singing Winds - Q&A Panel | Penn State University

Celebrate Native American History Month by joining a Q&A Session with three guests from the Speakers of Singing Winds on Nov. 13.

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The Speakers of Singing Winds - Q&A Panel

Penn State Alumni Career Services, in collaboration with Penn State World Campus, will host a panel discussion featuring three former federal government employees who successfully pivoted their careers into nongovernmental roles. The discussion will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27, via Zoom.

Rebuilding Careers: Navigating Life After a Layoff | Penn State University

Penn State Alumni Career Services, in collaboration with Penn State World Campus, will host a panel discussion featuring three former federal government employees who successfully pivoted their careers into nongovernmental roles. The discussion will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27, via Zoom.

Rebuilding Careers: Navigating Life After a Layoff

Join members of the Penn State World Campus Military Service Organization (MSO) for a discussion with mental health professionals on breaking the silence and stigma surrounding the important topic of suicide prevention. This event will be hosted on Zoom on Jan. 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Military Service Organization Suicide Prevention Panel | Penn State University

Join members of the Penn State World Campus Military Service Organization (MSO) for a discussion with mental health professionals on breaking the silence and stigma surrounding the important topic of suicide prevention. This event will be hosted on Zoom on Jan. 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Military Service Organization Suicide Prevention Panel

With the popularity of shows like "Heated Rivalry" and "Heartstopper," many fans wonder if this signals a shift in how queer stories are told onscreen. But this moment is part of the longer arc of cinematic history in which the treatment of queer characters, and of queer filmmakers, has reflected broader public sentiment since the earliest days of Hollywood. Join public historian and TikToker Amanda W. Timpson for a virtual discussion on April 14.

'Hollywood and the Hayes Code' with Amanda W. Timpson | Penn State University

With the popularity of shows like "Heated Rivalry" and "Heartstopper," many fans wonder if this signals a shift in how queer stories are told onscreen. But this moment is part of the longer arc of cinematic history in which the treatment of queer characters, and of queer filmmakers, has reflected broader public sentiment since the earliest days of Hollywood. Join public historian and TikToker Amanda W. Timpson for a virtual discussion on April 14.

'Hollywood and the Hayes Code' with Amanda W. Timpson

Join Penn State World Campus for a night of Pride Musical Bingo featuring $200 in cash prizes on April 7. Pride Musical Bingo follows the same rules as regular Bingo, except participants will fill out their squares according to the songs that are played. This night will be filled with songs that are embraced by members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Pride Musical Bingo | Penn State University

Join Penn State World Campus for a night of Pride Musical Bingo featuring $200 in cash prizes on April 7. Pride Musical Bingo follows the same rules as regular Bingo, except participants will fill out their squares according to the songs that are played. This night will be filled with songs that are embraced by members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Pride Musical Bingo

The Penn State World Campus Alumni Society is inviting students, employees, and alumni to participate in its Third Annual Roar Where You Are Scavenger Hunt, taking place June 18–21. Registration by June 3 ensures participants receive materials by mail.

Third Annual 'Roar Where You Are' Scavenger Hunt | Penn State University

The Penn State World Campus Alumni Society is inviting students, employees, and alumni to participate in its Third Annual Roar Where You Are Scavenger Hunt, taking place June 18–21. Registration by June 3 ensures participants receive materials by mail.

Third Annual 'Roar Where You Are' Scavenger Hunt 

Join for an engaging and interactive virtual experience on June 12 exploring the history, meaning, and celebration of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. This interactive event will bring history to life through a combination of storytelling, historical exploration and activities.

'Juneteenth Emancipation: An Interactive Virtual Tour and History Experience' | Penn State University

Join for an engaging and interactive virtual experience on June 12 exploring the history, meaning, and celebration of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. This interactive event will bring history to life through a combination of storytelling, historical exploration and activities.

'Juneteenth Emancipation: An Interactive Virtual Tour and History Experience'

Here’s the brutal reality: The average recruiter juggles 30-40 open roles at a time and the average role attracts 250 resumes. So there’s no way that even the world’s fastest recruiter is going to read every resume and cover letter. Instead, they’re going to use their Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to filter out the vast majority of applicants. Make sure that your application gets filtered in — not out — by joining former LinkedIn leader Jeremy Schifeling at 7 p.m. June 16 to discover how to make sure your application stands out.

Inside the ATS: Write Resumes + Cover Letters that Beat the System | Penn State University

Here’s the brutal reality: The average recruiter juggles 30-40 open roles at a time and the average role attracts 250 resumes. So there’s no way that even the world’s fastest recruiter is going to read every resume and cover letter. Instead, they’re going to use their Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to filter out the vast majority of applicants. Make sure that your application gets filtered in — not out — by joining former LinkedIn leader Jeremy Schifeling at 7 p.m. June 16 to discover how to make sure your application stands out.

Inside the ATS: Write Resumes + Cover Letters that Beat the System

More than 40,000 Penn State degrees earned online — join Penn State World Campus on Sept. 24 to celebrate these alumni.

A Homecoming Celebration of 40,000 Penn State Stories | Penn State University

More than 40,000 Penn State degrees earned online — join Penn State World Campus on Sept. 24 to celebrate these alumni.

A Homecoming Celebration of 40,000 Penn State Stories

Join the Penn State World Campus Homecoming Committee at 11 a.m. on Sept. 25 to celebrate the 2026 Homecoming Court members. This is a hybrid event that will feature a ceremony and refreshments. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at the Outreach Building on Penn State's University Park campus or online via Zoom. All participants must register regardless of attendance method. <a href="https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QtAAsMPdmja1My">Register to attend</a> in person or online. A Zoom link to join the event will be emailed after registration.

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Penn State World Campus Homecoming Court Recognition Ceremony | Penn State University

Join the Penn State World Campus Homecoming Committee at 11 a.m. on Sept. 25 to celebrate the 2026 Homecoming Court members. This is a hybrid event that will feature a ceremony and refreshments. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at the Outreach Building on Penn State's University Park campus or online via Zoom. All participants must register regardless of attendance method. Register to attend in person or online. A Zoom link to join the event will be emailed after registration.

Penn State World Campus Homecoming Court Recognition Ceremony

Join the Penn State World Campus Homecoming Committee and 2026 court members during on Sept. 25 for this Penn State tradition. Celebrate homecoming weekend at Penn State University Park by walking in the parade with Penn State World Campus or cheering on at home. The campus community can attend in person or via livestream. <a href="https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QtAAsMPdmja1My">Register to attend</a> in person or online. A link to join the event online will be emailed after registration.

In person at University Park or livestream

Homecoming Parade | Penn State University

Join the Penn State World Campus Homecoming Committee and 2026 court members during on Sept. 25 for this Penn State tradition. Celebrate homecoming weekend at Penn State University Park by walking in the parade with Penn State World Campus or cheering on at home. The campus community can attend in person or via livestream. Register to attend in person or online. A link to join the event online will be emailed after registration.

Homecoming Parade

In an era of increasing instability, the Penn State Homeland Security Programs are inviting students to attend a <a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/86d89ecc-f93d-4fbb-b289-aa971fcf2c72/summary">virtual conference</a> Oct. 22-23 discussing the past 25 years of homeland security research and practice. The conference is free for Penn State and Immaculata University students. However, students should still register online. Registration is $40 for the general public. <a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/86d89ecc-f93d-4fbb-b289-aa971fcf2c72/summary">Registration </a>closes on Oct. 21.

Homeland Security: Past and Future Conference | Penn State University

In an era of increasing instability, the Penn State Homeland Security Programs are inviting students to attend a virtual conference Oct. 22-23 discussing the past 25 years of homeland security research and practice. The conference is free for Penn State and Immaculata University students. However, students should still register online. Registration is $40 for the general public. Registration closes on Oct. 21.

Homeland Security: Past and Future Conference

The THRIVE Student Leadership &amp; Success Summit is open to all Penn State students and is a free, virtual, professional development opportunity designed to empower and inspire attendees.

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THRIVE Student Leadership and Success Summit

9:00 AM / October 26, 2026 - 5:00 PM / October 27, 2026

Upcoming Events

A Homecoming Celebration of 40,000 Penn State Stories

Penn State World Campus Homecoming Court Recognition Ceremony

Homecoming Parade