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Combatting stigma through openness, persistence
Spinal muscular atrophy didn’t keep Carlee Weber from a college experience and it won’t stop her from working toward a career in the music industry
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Recipe for Success
There are as many potential success stories in the Bellisario College as there are students — more than 2,600 — and there are some common ingredients: abundant opportunity, a pinch of encouragement and a strong helping of hard work.
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Seeking happiness in Happy Valley
Persistence and a promise helped journalism major Anna Meyer find success at Penn State
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Students appreciate opportunities provided by Penn State Hollywood Program
Semester-long program offers internships and real-life growth in Los Angeles
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A well-timed trip to Happy Valley
German student finds 'heaven' in Bellisario College
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Determined, persistent student finishes pursuit of bachelor's degree
Despite challenges, journalism major Austin Boley 'never wavered' once he arrived at Penn State