Penn State Global

Penn State Global advances and supports global engagement across the University The office manages a broad range of programs, such as education abroad; supports international students and scholars; and facilitates the University's many international partnerships around the world. Additionally, the office offers programming for faculty, staff and students around cultural competency and global learning, and administers the Global Safety Network, including other global safety support for University travelers. In summary, Penn State Global serves as the hub for global programs, initiatives and support, seeking to integrate global perspectives and engagement across education, research and outreach.

Our mandate is to vigorously promote Penn State's vision of becoming a truly global university. Penn State Global encourages all members of the Penn State community to incorporate global perspectives in their work, studies, and activities. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive range of international and intercultural educational opportunities for University faculty, staff, and students alike.

Penn State Global is comprised of the Office of the Vice Provost and various sub-units, including Personnel and Business Operations, International Student and Scholar Advising, Global Learning, Global Partnerships, Global Initiatives and Operations, and Alumni Relations and Stewardship. Together, we serve over 3,000 students who study abroad each year; more than 9,000 international students enrolled at Penn State; and the faculty who support them all. Please contact us or visit our offices to find out how we can help you on your path to becoming a global citizen.

Primary Strategic Goals

Establish globally aligned institutional structures and systems that extend and support Penn State’s societal impact in communities at home and abroad
Build a globally engaged community that thrives from diversity and inclusive perspectives.
Promote and support focused, high-impact research and scholarship that link campus, local, and global partners.

New faculty may want to contact Penn State Global to:

Learn how to implement global learning into their curriculum
Find out about international research projects and partnerships in their subject areas or geographic areas of interest
Better understand how to support international students in their classrooms
Explore opportunities to lead Education Abroad programs, both in-person through Faculty-Led or Embedded programs or virtually through an Experiential Digital Global Engagement program.
Receive guidance and information on Faculty Fulbright applications.

The Top 5 Items Faculty Should Know about Penn State Global

*Top Items faculty should know about Penn State Global*
	Global Safety Network We are the office that handles the Global Safety Network Links to an external site., which is required for all faculty to fill out by the University for all University-related international travel.
	Global vs World Campus We are not World Campus – we support the international student and scholar population at Penn State through the immigration process; facilitate and oversee Education Abroad programs; and cultivate and support partnership and research development around the world.
	Global Collaborations We support international research partnerships and activities around the world. Our Global Collaborations team facilitates the creation of agreements between Penn State and other universities, and our Partnerships team pursues opportunities for faculty to work with our strategic partners. If you want to engage in a research project globally, reach out to us to see if there are relevant activities happening already Links to an external site. – or, if you have a new initiative, reach out and we can help facilitate the connection. This also includes our Faculty Fulbright program, which is #2 in the country for 2024-25 Links to an external site..
	International Support We support all international students at the University – from pre-arrival through graduation. We also assist faculty in internationalizing their curriculum and being more comfortable with global cultures in their classroom. We have plenty of information on international student support and global learning on our new website at global.psu.edu Links to an external site.
	Education Abroad Programs We assist faculty in developing and implementing education abroad programs Links to an external site., whether over a summer session or as part of a course. We also offer opportunities for digital global engagement through our EDGE (Experiential Digital Global Engagement) program Links to an external site..

Relevant New Faculty Programming

We are beginning to offer global learning workshops for faculty through our Global Learning Faculty Fellows program. We are hoping to begin offering more for faculty regarding GSN, EDGE, Education Abroad, and working with global perspectives in your classroom. We are also engaged in the Provost's Faculty Endorsement Program, offering endorsements in Global Learning, EDGE, Education Abroad, and more. Reach out to Rose Sharp, rls5932@psu.edu, for more information on the Provost Endorsement programs.

Penn State Global Fun Facts

Our Global Engagement team provides robust programming for international students once they arrive on our campuses. Some big examples:

Global Careers Institute Links to an external site. - connecting international and domestic students with internationally-focused alumni to provide mentorship and information in pursuing global careers
Global Engagement and Leadership Experience Links to an external site., or GELE (pronounced “Jelly”) – a weekend retreat that brings domestic and international students together in a multicultural experience that truly breaks down barriers and teaches leadership skills
Trips – organized trips to major U.S. locations such as Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, or historical sites such as Gettysburg

Penn State ranks #2 in producing Faculty Fulbright recipients for 2024-25 and has been a Top Producer for over a decade running.

Penn State hosts nearly 10,000 (9,245 to be exact) students from 140+ (143) countries. This places us in the top 15 host institutions in the United States. We also host 350+ international scholars.

Penn State ranks highly in some key international rankings:

Times Higher Education Impact: 51st Globally, 4th in the U.S.
QS Sustainability: 19th Globally, 2nd in the U.S.
Center for World University Rankings: 56th Globally
QS World University Rankings: 89th Globally
U.S. News and World Report: 96th Globally
Times Higher Education: Top 100 Globally
Shanghai Ranking: Top 150 Globally

Penn State Global Contact Information

INTERNATIONAL FACULTY ADVISING (for international faculty)
402 Boucke Building
(814) 865-0423
FacultyAdvising@psu.edu

GLOBAL LEARNING
Boucke Building
(814) 863-3667
globalengagement@psu.edu

EDUCATION ABROAD
(814) 863-4816
EducationAbroad@psu.edu

FACULTY FULBRIGHT
fulbright@psu.edu