STUDENTS EXPERIENCE HISTORY OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM AT PENN STATE ALTOONA

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

ALTOONA, Pa. - Throughout the spring 2026 semester, students in the Penn State Altoona class History 144: The World at War had the opportunity to experience the history of the Second World War outside of the traditional classroom setting.

The course is taught by Jared Frederick, associate teaching professor of history. As the author of four books on the conflict, he used the resources at his disposal to offer unique learning opportunities for his students.

"Over 99% of World War II veterans are now gone," Frederick said. "This generation is quickly fading into memory, and I felt duty-bound to engage students with veterans of the war while sti...