Even as she pursued an academic career, Penn State Ph.D. candidate Aria Mia Loberti never let go of her childhood dream of being an actor. Now, as the breakout star of the Netflix series All the Light We Cannot See, Loberti is focused on making the most of her new career path—and of her platform as an advocate for people with disabilities.

With a gift for forecasting and a passion for education, Charles Hosler played a huge role in advancing the study of meteorology and making Penn State a global leader in the field.

Penn State renames its Pittsburgh Center in honor of Franco Harris.

From our Sept/Oct '17 issue: As a member of NASA's new astronaut class, Zena Cardman knows the sky is no limit at all.

From impactful classes and time-honored traditions to dorm-room hijinks and lasting friendships, our readers agree that freshman-year memories stand the test of time.

With vision, determination, and help from family and some high-profile friends, Philadelphia physician Ala Stanford is taking an innovative approach to bridging the health care gap in her hometown.

World Campus student leader Daniel Serfass wants his peers to get the full Penn State experience.

Chris Padgett used his World Campus degree to instruct future noncommissioned officers.

The flexibility of World Campus helped adult learner Jackie Doyle expand her career skill set.

Over the last 25 years, Penn State World Campus has given students—traditional and nontraditional alike—the opportunity to earn degrees on their terms.