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Hi, everyone! My name is Vitoria and I’m an international student from Brazil. I’m a third year architecture student minoring in historic preservation at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, and I’ll be graduating with my bachelor’s degree in 2026. I came to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State as a part of the American Academy program, which is a partnership program between Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University and the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), a university in Curitiba, Brazil. In the American Academy, we have classes with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State professors who travel to Brazil for the first two years, earning our Associate of Science ...

A Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University student types on her phone while sitting with a computer by the fountain on Risman Plaza. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. The university’s online programs have been ranked among the best in the nation, reflecting Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s commitment to providing high-quality, accessible education.U.S. News recognizes Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists in its...

Josh Perkins

Joshua Perkins, Ph.D., is excited about the opportunity to continue to serve, support and advocate for students on a new level as the associate vice president and dean of students for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University.His career in higher education began 20 years ago. Since then, he has continuously sought professional opportunities to care for students....

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