Schreyer Summer Grad School Workshop
Location: ZOOM https://psu.zoom.us/j/96746346876,
The Schreyer Honors College will host a virtual workshop for students preparing to apply to graduate school. The session will focus on practical steps students can take over the summer to strengthen their applications, including building a school list, identifying faculty mentors, researching funding opportunities, drafting personal statements, organizing recommendation letters, and using tools like Google Scholar to explore academic interests and program fit. The workshop is designed to help students approach the graduate school process with greater clarity, confidence, and organization so you can use this summer to advance toward your goals as deadlines approach.
The following is the registration link to register for the workshop: https://forms.office.com/r/3DesZF7m29,
If you have any questions, please contact Brandon Crockford at brc5403@psu.edu. .
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
NIH Graduate and Prof School Fair
Location: Natcher Conference Center (Building 45), NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, MD,
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will host the 2026 NIH Graduate & Professional School Fair at the NIH Main Campus in Bethesda, Maryland. This annual event brings together more than 240 representatives from colleges and universities across the United States to connect with students interested in graduate and professional education. Representatives will showcase their graduate programs (MS and PhD), medical schools (MD and DO), dental schools, MD/PhD programs, schools of public health, pharmacy schools, psychology programs, among other biomedical relevant programs in hopes of recruiting college students and recent graduates to their programs.?
Event highlights include:
Panel discussions featuring admissions experts who will provide guidance on preparing for graduate and professional school.
, Knowledge Bites sessions offering practical advice on topics related to the application process and career development.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
LinkedIn and Personal Branding Workshop
Location: The following two options:
In person at the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State (1435 Bedford Avenue, Floor A, Pittsburgh, PA 15219). Space is limited.
, Online via Zoom. The meeting link will be shared with registrants prior to the workshop.
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Penn State students are invited to join us in person or online for an interactive workshop on building your professional brand and making the most of LinkedIn. Whether you’re creating a LinkedIn profile for the first time or looking to strengthen your existing presence, this session will provide practical tips and strategies to help you stand out to employers, expand your network, and showcase your skills and experiences. Content will be tailored to participants’ experience levels, making it valuable for both beginners and more experienced LinkedIn users.
The workshop will be led by Jamie Orlando, Vice President of Market Development, Clinical Group at Life Sciences Connect and Mentorship Chair of the American Marketing…
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
2026 Schreyer Honors College Summer Medals Ceremony
LOCATION: Bryce Jordan Center,
REGISTRATION: RSVP,
The Schreyer Honors College summer 2026 Medals Ceremony will be held on Friday, August 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the 1855 Club of the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC). Please enter at the lower level, at the entrance facing the baseball field. Note that the BJC has a strict bag policy, so please remind your guests about that at https://bjc.psu.edu/bryce-jordan-center-bag-policy.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Books with the Dean: Murder on the Orient Express
Location: Zoom
Registration: Register for this and other sessions here!
Join the Schreyer Honors College for a fall literary read as part of our Books with the Dean series.
Join Dean Patrick Mather, current Scholars, and alumni of the Schreyer Honors College and Presidential Leadership Academy for an online book discussion.
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Detective Hercule Poirot investigates a murder aboard a snowbound luxury train, uncovering a web of secrets and a shocking collective motive in this classic mystery.
Books with the Dean is organized in conjunction with the Scholar Alumni Society. .
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Books with the Dean: The Anxious Achiever
Location: Zoom
Registration: Register for this and other sessions here!
Join the Schreyer Honors College for a fall leadershp read as part of our Books with the Dean series.
Join Dean Patrick Mather, current Scholars, and alumni of the Schreyer Honors College and Presidential Leadership Academy for an online book discussion.
The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower by Morra Aarons-Mele
Shows how anxiety can be transformed into a leadership strength through self-awareness, boundary-setting, and empathy, blending personal stories with expert insights.
Books with the Dean is organized in conjunction with the Scholar Alumni Society. .
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.