Penn State World Campus students received military honor cords at a ceremony held Thursday, May 4, to recognize learners who are serving or have served in the armed forces.
The red, white, and blue cords were presented by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi at the ceremony and will be worn by graduates during the spring 2023 commencement ceremonies the weekend of May 5–7.Â
The students in attendance were:
- Jenny Brunson, senior chief petty officer in the Navy, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership.
- Reginald Jeter, petty officer 2nd class in the Navy, who is graduating with an Associate in Science in Labor and Human Resources.
- Edward Rusinowski, first sergeant in the Marine Corps, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership.
University leaders in attendance included Provost Justin Schwartz, Vice Provost for Online Education Renata Engel, and Senior Director for Veterans Affairs and Services Eugene McFeely.
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The Military Honor Cord ceremony is held each semester to recognize the achievements of military-affiliated students.
Hannah Pollock
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Edward Rusinowksi, left, and Jenny Brunson, were advisees of Rose Petrunyak when she was on the military academic advising team. Rusinowski and Brunson attended the Spring 2023 Military Honor Cord Ceremony on May 4.
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Penn State recognized its military honor cord recipients at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on May 4.
Hannah Pollock
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Reginald Jeter, petty officer 2nd class in the Navy, is graduating with an Associate in Science in Labor and Human Resources.
Hannah Pollock
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Vice Provost for Online Education Renata Engel stands with Penn State World Campus graduates: Edward Rusinowski, Reginald Jeter, and Jenny Brunson.
Hannah Pollock
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Jenny Brunson, senior chief petty officer in the Navy, is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership.
Hannah Pollock
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Edward Rusinowski, first sergeant in the Marine Corps, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership.
Hannah Pollock
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Podrick is a facility dog that works at the Student Veteran Center at the University Park campus. He also attended the ceremony to help celebrate the Class of 2023.
Hannah Pollock
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The Military Honor Cord Ceremony recognizes service members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Hannah Pollock