Penn State Global

09/23/2026

Applications are open for GELE 2026! 🌎

The Global Engagement and Leadership Experience (GELE) is a weekend-long global leadership retreat where we explore what it means to interact across differences.

Our trained facilitators will guide you through fun and reflective activities designed to develop your understanding of culture and your ability to strategize, work and lead in intercultural settings, a crucial skill for any academic major or future career. 😉

📅 GELE dates: October 24–25

⏰ Apply by: September 27

Visit the link in our bio to apply!

08/21/2026

🌧️ Rain or shine, we’re always ready to welcome our newest Penn State community members!

We may have been rained out, but that didn’t stop us from having a great time welcoming Penn State’s newest international parents and families to campus. 💙🤍

Swipe through to see plenty of smiling faces on a not-so-sunny day!

07/28/2026

Global Safety Network will be unavailable Aug. 1-16 as we transition to a new platform.

The current GSN system will remain available through the close of business on July 31 and will be offline from Aug. 1–16 during the transition. This means that University-affiliated travel occurring during August must be entered into the current GSN system by July 31.

The current Global Safety Network system will remain open until close of business on July 31. The system will then be unavailable between Aug. 1 and Aug.16. During this period, new travel records cannot be created or submitted, so all University-affiliated travel occurring during the month of August...

06/05/2026

Join us for Family Day with Penn State Global!

📅 Thursday, June 11 from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Sunset Park, Pavilion #2 (850 McKee St., State College)

Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and community at Sunset Park. Lunch will be provided, along with activities for all ages, including crafts, face painting, board games, and more!

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/W5DzzBBibj

04/29/2026

Hear from these students and their time while studying abroad! ✈️🌎

04/22/2026

Hear from these students and their time while studying abroad! ✈️🌎

04/02/2026

“Not much besides… the weekend went really, really well.” Said by Rachel DeMesa and honestly, that says it all.

GELE is officially back for the first time since Fall 2023, bringing together 100+ students from 10 Penn State campuses and 30+ countries.

The Global Engagement and Leadership Experience is more than just a program. It is a space to learn, reflect, and grow across cultures, identities, and perspectives. 🌍

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03/19/2026

At Penn State Global, International Student Welcome leaders spend weeks preparing to ensure a warm arrival for students from around the world.

We’re highlighting Sofia Miranda, an ISW leader majoring in telecommunications and criminology, who stepped into the role to help new students feel supported, connected, and confident as they begin their journey at Penn State.

01/30/2026

Calling all chocolate lovers! Explore chocolate pairings and dig into the science behind chocolate research at Penn State. Join us for the sweetest activity on campus! 🍫

Discover your palate with the Arboretum, , and Goot Essa cheese and explore pairings between chocolate and cheese!

We will be joined by chocolate researchers to dive into the fascinating world of pairings and learn more about the history of foods associated with romance and decadence.

🗓 Saturday, February 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:30 pm
📍 Palmer Museum Events Space, Museum Wing
ℹ️Adults 18+
💲 $25 | Registration required
➡️Register now at the link: https://arboretum.psu.edu/events/the-art-of-chocolate-a-guided-tasting-experience/

Plus, enjoy free experiences throughout the day: a noon drop-in gallery tour exploring art through the five senses, a free make-and-take Valentine craft all afternoon, and the Spirit of Chocolate mobile exhibition at the Palmer (noon to 4:00pm).