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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.

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Across the Commonwealth

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.

Fulbright

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.

Campus Contacts

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.

Awards

Global Programs celebrates and honors global engagement of students, faculty, and staff through a variety of annual events, conferences, and awards.

Global Engagment Leadership Experience

Penn State GELE program fosters new perspectives International Education Week (IEW).

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Two women participating in a teambuilding exercise during Global Engagement & Leadership Experience

Events

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News

College of Medicine's Global Health Exchange Program honored by Penn State Global

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.

Supporting our international community at Penn State

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:1

Tracy Langkilde, interim executive vice president and provost, shares support and resources available for Penn State's international community. 

'Around the World With Penn State' event on study abroad to be held April 10

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:5

Penn State Global will host "Around the World With Penn State" to inform students of University-approved opportunities to study abroad during the spring 2026 semester. This event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 10 in the First Floor TV Lounge of the HUB-Robeson Center at University Park.

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