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William Myers always questioned the long-term stability of his job with a federal contractor, knowing the business had to re-bid its projects every couple years.

Myers started considering the breadth of positions in the health care industry and how the well-respected reputation of Penn State University could guarantee him a high-quality educational experience.

That's how Myers found himself transitioning from automotive mechanics to nursing.

Psychology. Business. Social work. Melizza Zavala Duran wanted to combine three differing areas of study for her bachelor's degree and a customizable program at Penn State Mont Alto allowed her to do just that. She will enter law school with a background unlike that of any of her peers.

Zavala Duran, a first-generation immigrant, is forging her own path with the Letters, Arts and Sciences degree.

In March, a group of Penn State Mont Alto students, faculty and staff, and the Nittany Lion travelled to Montréal, Quebec, for Alternative Spring Break ― a highly immersive week of service projects, leadership building and relationship building. While there, they engaged in a variety of community service projects, meeting new people and learning about the culture. They also did some sight-seeing and enjoyed the food.

Penn State Mont Alto came in fourth in raising funds among Commonwealth campuses for THON 2018.

“I am extremely nervous and excited all at once. I have been counting down the days,” said Penn State Mont Alto THON member Keighley Taylor, prior to the February event.