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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

Penn State Global to host Global Careers Institute at University Park April 4-5

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:5

The Penn State Global Careers Institute, a professional development program designed to help the University's international and domestic undergraduate and graduate students prepare for career success in the global marketplace, will be held April 4-5 on the University Park campus. The priority deadline for application for the institute is Feb. 28; applications open during the first week of February.

Penn State, Shandong University of Science and Technology pursue mine safety MOU

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:0

Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and Shandong University of Science and Technology in China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pursue collaborative research, teaching and educational opportunities. The goal of the MOU is to strengthen and disseminate research outcomes in environmental and safety sciences and mining engineering.

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Jan. 22

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:4

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.   

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