UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Athletics received a $5 million gift from Frank and Jennifer Marzano toward the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project. In recognition of the commitment, the West sideline’s primary club in the revitalized Beaver Stadium will be named the Marzano Club.
The Marzano Club will offer a tremendous game day experience and will be a hub of campus and community activities on non-game days. This space will be one of the premier event spaces in all of Pennsylvania, filling a critical need for both the University community and the Centre Region.
“We are incredibly appreciative of Frank and Jenn for their generous gift to our Beaver Stadium Revitalization project,” said Patrick Kraft, vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics. “The Marzanos are a Penn State family through and through and have strong roots in our Happy Valley community. They understand the importance of Beaver Stadium and the impact it will have on our student-athletes, alumni and fans as one of the premier venue for years to come.”
The support from the Marzanos and other donors will be vital in allowing Penn State Athletics to execute a renovation plan that will not only preserve the rich history of Beaver Stadium, but also modernize the facility while making it a year-round venue. The Beaver Stadium Revitalization project will provide increased revenue benefiting all 31 sports programs at University Park and foster economic growth in the region. The Beaver Stadium Revitalization gifts will be recognized inside or outside of Beaver Stadium at the renovation's completion.
“Our family’s connection to Penn State runs deep and we take immense pride in contributing to this transformational project,” said Frank Marzano. “Beaver Stadium is very special to our family and has been a place we have gathered for years to celebrate the rich history and traditions Penn State has to offer. This project is not just an investment in infrastructure; it’s an investment in the future of Penn State, in the memories and experiences that will last a lifetime, and in ensuring that the legacy of our athletics department continues to thrive. We are proud to be part of something so meaningful, not only for our family but for generations for all Penn State fans for years to come.”
The Marzanos have a family history in the Blue and White. Frank graduated in 1994 with a degree in accounting. Frank and Jenn have five children and their two oldest children, Frank Jr. and Jiana, are both recent grads. Frank Jr. graduated from the Schreyer Honors College with a degree in economics and a master’s degree in accounting, and Jiana graduated with a degree in accounting and is currently pursuing her master’s in accounting. Frank and Jenn’s third child, Angelina, is currently a freshman in Happy Valley, and they are hoping their two youngest children — Marco and Johnny, who are currently in high school — follow the family tradition. Frank’s brother, Michael, and cousin, Angelo, also graduated from Penn State, and Michael’s two daughters, Gabriella and Sophia, are currently a senior and freshman.
“The way we raise our kids and Frank’s professional journey have all been shaped by a profound respect for discipline, commitment, hard work and competition — all of which we have learned through our experiences at Penn State,” said Jennifer Marzano.
A visionary leader and philanthropist, Frank founded wealth management group GM Advisory Group in 2004 and served as the managing principal until selling the firm in 2023 to Wealthspire Advisors, where he serves as managing director. A certified public accountant and certified financial planner professional, Frank has been featured as a top financial adviser in numerous publications, including Barron’s and Forbes, and was inducted into Barron’s Advisor Hall of Fame in 2024 after making the annual Top 100 Advisor ranking for 10 or more years. Frank founded and serves as the chairman of the Impact Through Golf Foundation, which is the host organization of the American Express PGA Tour Golf Tournament.
About Beaver Stadium Revitalization
In May 2024, the Penn State Board of Trustees approved investing in a $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium, which will grow revenue-generating opportunities, transform the fan and community experience and fuel the future funding for all 31 athletics programs at Penn State. The approved renovations will enable year-round use of Beaver Stadium, further driving economic growth and development in the surrounding region.
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About Philanthropy at Penn State
Support for the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project advances the University’s historic land-grant mission to serve and lead. Through philanthropy, alumni and friends are helping students to join the Penn State family and prepare for lifelong success; driving research, outreach and economic development that grow our shared strength and readiness for the future; and increasing the University’s impact for families, patients and communities across the commonwealth and around the world. Learn more by visiting raise.psu.edu.