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After Overcoming Addiction, HDFS Student Finds Purpose Through World Campus

Megan Martin found a passion for education and social work after overcoming her own addiction disorder.  Penn State’s World Campus gave her the flexibility she needed to earn her degree.  Learn more about Megan’s story.

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Professor named to governor's Council on Reform to aid vulnerable populations
Professor named to governor's Council on Reform to aid vulnerable populations
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After overcoming addiction, student finds purpose through Penn State
After overcoming addiction, student finds purpose through Penn State
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