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Whether you're chipping away at another course or getting ready to fire up the grill, summer moods bring summer tunes! Comment with your favorite tracks and share what's at the top of your playlist

Federal Emergency Financial Aid Grant Assistance in Response to COVID-19 applications are now open! Funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis to assist students with costs of attendance and emergency costs due to covid. Priority will be given to students who did not receive a prior award. Visit the application to learn more about eligibility requirements.

Congratulations to the 12 Penn State World Campus students that were recently inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, an international business honor society that recognizes scholastic excellence in the world's top business schools. The students are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Finance undergraduate program and the graduate Master of Project Management, both administered by the Black School of Business at Penn State Behrend. We Are... proud!

"This past weekend, I graduated with my Masters in Strategic Communications from Penn State World Campus! I’m forever grateful for my family, friends, and coworkers that reviewed my application, offered me advice, and supported me throughout my time." - Emily Y. Graduation might be over but we're always celebrating students and alumni!

Let's go, Lions! Penn State is taking on Maryland at Beaver Stadium at 3:30 p.m. (ET). Tune in from home to cheer on the Nittany Lions! #WeAre

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If you are an HR professional working in the health care field, join us Wednesday, November 11, at 8:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss operational and financial impacts of COVID-19 on hospitals and health care systems, as well as innovative approaches to supporting your organization through a pandemic: https://bit.ly/3eyGYwK

Here's yet another way our students inspire us. Catrina Jones, an HR professional, helped lead improvements in a textbook's section about recruiting employees of color. Read the story about how she made it happen.

Deadline Extension Penn State Smeal College of Business and Penn State World Campus are extending the application deadline for the Master’s in Marketing Analytics and Insights, Master’s in Strategic Management and Executive Leadership, and Master’s in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship. You now have until Tuesday, December 1, to apply for the January 19 spring semester start date!

Lace up your running shoes and hit the track it’s time to start preparing for the Penn State World Campus Virtual Turkey Trot 5K! This event is open to all Penn State World Campus students of all running abilities and is a great way to connect with some of your fellow students! Register now: http://ow.ly/9kuh50C7Boj

Q: Will I take the same courses at Penn State World Campus? A: Yes, you will take the same courses, taught by the same professors, as you would in person at Penn State.

Today’s the day, Penn Staters. Make sure to get out there to perform your civic duty and VOTE! Your vote matters! #PSUVotes

Do you feel like this sleepy kitty after meeting all those Canvas deadlines last night? Give yourself some grace and maybe some coffee. You deserve it! : Corinne Leigh

ATTENTION PENN STATE WORLD CAMPUS STUDENTS: Enrollment for spring 2021 classes starts TODAY! Make sure to check LionPATH for your enrollment appointment date, as well as this handy guide for enrolling in classes to make sure you get the schedule that YOU want. Happy scheduling, Penn Staters! http://ow.ly/E7sm50C7i2G

Eyes forward. Shoulders back. Focused on your goals.

And just like that, Halloween 2020 has come to an end. Are you mourning the end of "spooky season" or ready to bring on the turkey? Comment with or to let us know!