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Penn State offers a host of opportunities to engage globally on and away from campus with faculty, staff and students from across the United States and around the world.
Penn State offers a host of opportunities to engage globally on and away from campus with faculty, staff and students from across the United States and around the world.
Penn State, founded in 1855, has 24 campuses across the Commonwealth. It is Pennsylvania’s only land-grant institution, its largest University, and one of the most prominent public research universities in the United States.
The Fulbright Scholars Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department and provides funding for scholars, teachers, and professionals to undertake advanced research and teaching around the world.
Global Programs works with many departments at University Park and across the Commonwealth to offer a variety of on-campus, globally-focused services and intercultural learning opportunities. The goal is to enhance student’s transition and success at any of the Penn State campuses.
Global Programs celebrates and honors global engagement of students, faculty, and staff through a variety of annual events, conferences, and awards.
Penn State GELE program fosters new perspectives International Education Week (IEW).
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Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:4
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:4
The Penn State Global Health Exchange Program has been honored with the 2025 Advancing a Global Penn State: Outstanding Program Award.
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:0
Mark Brennan, professor of leadership and community development, currently serves as the UNESCO Chair in Global Citizenship Education for Peace through Youth and Community Engagement at Penn State. Recently, the chair has moved from its seat in the College of Agricultural Sciences to now sit within Penn State Global.
