Penn State-Office of Veterans Programs

09/08/2026

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09/08/2026

Week 2 of Tuesday Throw Down brought us some interesting unexpected answers. We asked students from each of the branches what these ranks were. They got 1 point for each correct answer. They couldn't look it up, and they had to complete it in a short amount of time (about 1 minute).

Let us know how you would have done without looking them up or taking time to think about the answers. If you see the post and walk away, that wouldn't have been counted as it gave you too much time to think. Let's see your answers.

By far most people were confused on the Space Force Ranks as we got some such as Space Ranger, and Alien Hunter. Overall, the updated points are as follows.

09/03/2026

We have extended the registration deadline to September 18! If you would like to honor a veteran in your life, please visit https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Y8qc1KgsVK to register. Cost of the banners is $350 and this includes a donation to the Military Student Fund at Penn State. Your banner will be displayed downtown during the month of November this year, and again next year, and then it will be returned to you so that you can display it as you choose.

Cost is $350. Please email a clear JPEG of the veteran in uniform to Sherry Pinamonti at [email protected]. Payment Options: 1.  Make check payable to:  Downtown State College Improvement District (DSCID) 127 S. Fraser Street, State College, PA  16801 OR 2.  Click here to...

09/02/2026

OVP is starting a new series taking place every Tuesday this semester where we are pitting branches against branches for end of semester bragging rights. Each week's categories will change. This week we ran a report from the Spring 2026 semester and took the GPA for the top three students on the excel spreadsheet as they appeared from every branch of service. Added and averaged and gave points based off who was randomly drawn. Next week each branch will be able to collect 6 points, it just depends on which service member will represent. We plan on opening some weeks to family members so they can support their parents branch and maybe we'll even open it to prior PSU student veterans if we can get enough interest. This week, the Marine Corps starts out in the lead. Lucky draw or well deserved (only time will tell). Next Tuesday we'll post the next challenge and results.

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

We’ve got some great things to look forward to this semester! What are you excited for?

08/27/2026

Last day of OVP free bagels, donuts, and coffee (at least until Spring semester). Tomorrow is the first of the semester Pizza with Podrick.

08/26/2026

Day 3 of 4 (we won’t be doing breakfast on Friday, but we will be providing pizza for lunch). So we know you’re doing about 15,000 steps everyday. That equates to roughly 6.4-6.5 miles per day for the last two days. Let us help replenish some of your lost calories. We also have enough creamer to last us a year and Dunkin said they basically ran out of little cream cheese tubs thanks to us so they gave us a big one today. Keep pushing those boundaries.

08/25/2026

Podrick would like to welcome everyone back to campus with his very own pizza party🐚🌴 Pop by, say hi, and grab a slice!
📍: SVC Lounge
⏰: 11:30- until gone
📆: Friday August 28th

08/25/2026

I bet growing up your parents always said eat your veggies and take your vitamins. I say now is the time to be a little rebellious. Coffee, bagels, and donuts two days in row, says just that. Stop over at the OVP student lounge and get some free breakfast.