Penn State Global announces 2023-24 award recipients for global engagement
Penn State Global has announced the 2023-24 recipients of its annual awards that recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and academic programs at Penn State who have helped to advance the University’s global engagement goals.
"It is such a delight to recognize the extraordinary global engagement of faculty, staff, and students at Penn State and celebrate awardees who represent multiple colleges and campuses," said Sabine Klahr, interim vice provost for Global. "In Penn State Global, we are deeply grateful for the inspiring work of our global champions who are at the core of what makes Penn State a global university.”
Recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony in Robb Hall in the Hintz Alumni Center on March 21.
'Advancing a Global Penn State' awards
The purpose of the Advancing a Global Penn State Awards program is to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and academic units across the University, including at the Commonwealth Campuses, who have demonstrated success toward achieving the goals of a Global Penn State.
The Unsung Hero Staff Award recognizes an exemplary member of staff or an outstanding team of staff that consistently provide excellent support and leadership for global success at Penn State. These nominees will have conducted their work with excellence over an extended period of time and are known for "doing whatever it takes" to support academic and/or research success for students, staff or faculty.
This year’s winner is Joel Waters of the Department of Undergraduate Students in the Eberly College of Science.